Naked Formula 1 Engine Makes Coffee, Not Champions

V8s, V10s, V12s have had their time in the spotlight over the years. In the case of the V12, the saga began with Ferrari’s 125 of the 1950s and also ended with Ferrari in 1996, four years before the governing body decided V10s are the way to go in 2000.

In between, we’ve had a great deal of teams experimenting with this configuration in Formula 1 racing, including Maserati, Honda, or Lamborghini. They all died out, and we’re now seeing hybrid V6s chase each other in different-liveried bodies across the track.

Even so, older Formula 1 engines remain the object of admiration for many, and seeing a naked one on a table somewhere causes an instant reaction.

Say you enter into a room and see such an engine just sitting there. Your heart instantly jumps, as you think this might be the real deal. You move closer to it, only to discover it’s nothing more than a glorified coffee maker.

It’s official name is Serie Titanio, and it’s not an F1 engine, but a coffee machine manufactured by a company called Super Veloce. These guys have made a name for themselves for making ultra-expensive coffee machines that replicate engines, be it from the auto or the aviation industry.

The Serie Titanio line, first born in 2015, replicates the engines of Formula 1, be it V8, V10 or V12. They are made out of materials used in the aerospace industry, limited in numbers, and cost just a fraction over €10,000 (close to $11,000).

We’re not sure what sound they make when the coffee gets grounded, but if Super Veloce nailed that too, then they truly are worthy of a Formula 1 tie.