Smeg and Porsche launch limited edition kitchen appliances

Italian appliance maker Smeg and German automaker Porsche have launched a limited edition range of kitchen appliances that apply Porsche design cues to refrigerators, coffee machines and small countertop devices. The collection, offered through Smeg’s flagship stores and online and at select Porsche retail locations, includes three colorways inspired by Porsche finishes and a numbered Salzburg red series that pays tribute to the Porsche 917 KH race car.

The collaboration spans three exclusive ranges finished in Carrara White Metallic, Shade Green Metallic and 917 Salzburg Red. The Salzburg red lineup centers on a retro-style FAB28 refrigerator and a bean-to-cup coffee machine, each limited to 1,970 numbered units. Other pieces across the three ranges include the FAB28 fridge, a toaster, kettle and blender, all reworked with Porsche-inspired details such as matte black accents, subtle striping and sculptural silhouettes derived from automotive design.

Smeg’s FAB28 fridge retains its 270 litre capacity and 26 litre freezer but gains Porsche-specific elements including a distinctive handle modeled on the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a stripe that wraps the door and both sides. The red...