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RAPHA + ROCKET R58 ESPRESSO MACHINE

RAPHA + ROCKET R58 ESPRESSO MACHINE

A limited edition R Cinquantotto espresso machine handmade in Milan by Rocket Espresso. 1 of 100 made to order exclusively for members of the Rapha Cycling Club.
$3,725.00

Some of our newest products are available exclusively to members of the Rapha Cycling Club for a period of time before general release. Other items, including the club’s exclusive kit and a number of special edition releases each year, can only be purchased by members. To find out more about the benefits of membership and join the club follow the link below.

DESCRIPTION

  • Cycling and coffee are a classic combination. Handmade in Milan, the limited edition R58 espresso machine from Rocket Espresso ensures every ride gets off to the best possible start. To allow optimal extraction of any coffee type or roast style, the R58 features two independently operated, PID controlled boilers. Inclined boiler technology makes for precise group temperature adjustment and unrivalled levels of temperature stability. A high-grade rotary pump can draw either from the machine’s internal water reservoir or from a direct mains water supply. And for complete control at the swipe of your finger, all of the machine’s myriad functions are operated via a touch-screen display, now with an automatic on/off function to ensure your machine is always ready to make the world’s finest coffee.

Details on order process:

  • Every machine is built by hand, made to order and delivered within 12 weeks of purchase. You will receive an additional confirmation email from Rapha after your purchase, and an additional confirmation when your machine is ready to ship, complete with tracking link.
  • Your machine will be configured to use the recommended power socket and voltage for your delivery country provided at the time of your order. You can contact the RCC within seven days of purchase to amend this, but we are unable to amend your delivery address after purchase.
  • Your Rapha + Rocket Espresso Machine will be dispatched directly from Rocket Espresso in Milan – shipping and any applicable import duties are included in the purchase price. If you are asked to pay any import duties, please contact the RCC at rcc@rapha.cc who will liaise with Rocket on your behalf.
  • Each machine is built by hand and made to order. Cancellations and amendments are only possible within seven days of purchase, before Rocket starts to produce your machine.
  • Your machine will arrive on a wooden pallet in a custom wooden crate with a total weight of 55kg. As you prepare for your delivery, be aware that the crate measures 60cm high,56cm wide, and 40cm deep.
  • Please make sure this product is the only item in your basket. If there are any other products in your basket, you will not be able to checkout.

FEATURES

STAINLESS STEEL PORTAFILTER

Two 58mm portafilters – one with a single spout, the other with a double spout – each finished with a stainless steel basket and a luxurious wooden handle.

TOUCH-SCREEN POD

Digital touch-screen display for complete control of the machine’s myriad functions at the swipe of a finger.

PRECISE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Rocket Espresso’s boiler technology allows for precise and stable group temperature adjustment to deliver a cup of the finest espresso.

STAINLESS STEEL PORTAFILTER

Two 58mm portafilters – one with a single spout, the other with a double spout – each finished with a stainless steel basket and a luxurious wooden handle.

TOUCH-SCREEN POD

Digital touch-screen display for complete control of the machine’s myriad functions at the swipe of a finger.

DETAILS AND MATERIALS

  • Dual PID controlled boilers of 0.58 and 1.8 litres
  • 2.5 litre water reservoir or direct water connection option
  • Tank access at rear of cup storage
  • 2-litre internal water tank capacity
  • Semi-automatic operation
  • Commercial grade E61 type group head
  • No-burn steam and water wand
  • Rotary pump
  • Full stainless steel drip tray
  • Copper tubing with brass fittings and tubes
  • Stainless steel body
  • Stainless steel tamper
  • Two portafilter holders
  • Machine Size: 310mm wide x 440mm deep x 385mm high
  • Machine Weight: 29kg
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THRILLING NEW OPTIONAL BESPOKE SPECIFICATION REVEALED FOR LIMITED EDITION ASTON MARTIN V12 SPEEDSTER  

THRILLING NEW OPTIONAL BESPOKE SPECIFICATION REVEALED FOR LIMITED EDITION ASTON MARTIN V12 SPEEDSTER

  • Historic DBR1 optional specification offered for visceral open cockpit sports car
  • Meticulously crafted details pay homage to 1959 Le Mans winning original   
  • 88 examples of the Aston Martin V12 Speedster to be built

28 April 2021, Gaydon, UK: Aston Martin is revealing today more details of its forthcoming V12 Speedster – the open cockpit celebration of the British luxury sports car brand’s proud past and exciting future.

Just 88 examples of the Aston Martin V12 Speedster are available to buyers worldwide and today the brand is unveiling details of a custom specification that is certain to underscore the cars’ instant collector’s item status.

The new car aligns gracefully with a heritage that features not only the exceptional DBR1, but also the breathtaking CC100 which was unveiled in 2013 as a stunning celebration of Aston Martin’s century of sports car excellence – reflecting the sporting heritage and exceptional design capability woven throughout well over 100 years of Aston Martin history.

The DBR1 is, to date, the most successful racing machine constructed by Aston Martin, having triumphed in the 1959 staging of both the 24 hours of Le Mans and the 1,000 km of Nürburgring, also winning the latter in 1957 and 1958.

After its debut in 1956 the DBR1 recorded a string of famous victories, including at the Spa Sportscar Race (1957, Tony Brooks); the Goodwood Tourist Trophy (1958, Sir Stirling Moss, Tony Brookes; 1959, Sir Stirling Moss, Carroll Shelby, Jack Fairman); and the 1000 Km at the Nurburgring (1959, Sir Stirling Moss and Jack Fairman) in the same year as that famous Le Mans triumph which culminated in Aston Martin taking the World Sportscar Championship.


Although a car made for competitive racing, the DBR1 was also a precursor for some of the marque’s most well-known heritage ‘DB’ road cars. It was styled in-house by a highly talented designer, Frank Feeley, and, working alongside Chief Racing Designer Ted Cutting, represents what is unquestionably his ‘finest hour’ – indeed the shape of the DBR1 remains one of the most beautiful and graceful of all time.

At the car’s heart from 1958 onwards lay a 2,992 cc straight six engine mated to a David Brown five-speed gearbox. It was capable of powering this c. 800 kg sports car to an estimated top speed in excess of 150 mph.

Produced as a pure racing model – not directly derived from a road car – just five examples of DBR1 were built: four used to such commanding effect by the Aston Martin Works’ team, and a single car for private use.

With such a rich and important history it’s no surprise, then, that the brand should choose to create a dedicated optional DBR1 specification for it’s new V12 Speedster.

Featuring cleverly integrated custom elements reminiscent of the Le Mans winning race car, the Aston Martin V12 Speedster DBR1 specification offers highlights such as the iconic Aston
Martin Racing Green paint finish, Clubsport White pinstripe and roundels, a Satin Silver anodised grille with Clubsport lipstick graphic, Conker saddle leather and Viridian Green technical textile/Caithness leather. All these features hint at the period attributes that made DBR1 the undisputed icon it remains today.

Unique Aston Martin Racing Green driver and passenger helmets sit under transparent ‘windows’, while solid silver ‘wings’ badges glint beneath transparent enamel. The finely judged application of gloss carbon fibre, Caithness Green leather and satin silver brushed aluminium switchgear in the V12 Speedster’s open cabin underline the tasteful homage to a true motoring great.

Satin black diamond turned 21-inch centre lock wheels are a feature of this specialist specification, which each Aston Martin V12 Speedster spending more than 50 hours in the painting process alone at the brand’s advanced paint facility.

Outlining the rationale behind this V12 Speedster tribute specification, Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman said: “Emotion and exclusivity are at the heart of this car. A rare and exceptional Aston Martin, It has  been engineered to offer a visceral driving experience that belies its elegant, artistic shape.
 
“Creating a bespoke specification that nods to the glory of the DBR1 has been a huge privilege for my team and I, and I very much look forward to seeing these cars being driven with the same enthusiasm that we have applied to their design.”

At the new car’s heart lies a high-performance variant of Aston Martin’s now iconic, 5.2-litre V12 Twin-Turbo engine, capable of generating an output of around 700 PS and 753 Nm. Offering a compelling breadth of performance, superb response and thrilling V12 soundtrack, the engine is mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission mounted towards the rear of the car.

This translates into a 0-62 mph time in the order of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 198 mph – no mean feat in a car devoid of roof or windscreen.

Orders are now being taken for the DBR1 custom V12 Speedsters, each being hand built at the company’s Gaydon headquarters, with deliveries expected to begin in mid 2021.

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