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September 9, 2008
Coffee? Tea? Lamborghini?
By John Coyle
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Lamborghini’s track-tuned Superleggara is a little pricey, but it sure makes an impressive centerpiece! The amazing thing about this pic? The only things supporting the Italian Stallion are four tiny tea cups! Now, I’d have figured they’d have been reduced to powder from the weight of the car, but when you think about the incredible loads they endure during high-tea, it’s not surprising that they’re built so sturdily. If you’re in Toronto, you can visit this display in person at William Ashley China. Otherwise, check out some close-ups of this balancing act after the jump.
via Jalopnik
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Chris
Sep 11, 2008 at 12:37 am
If only that was on my dinner table…..
Zach
Sep 10, 2008 at 10:39 pm
In the second year of my Mechanical Engineering coursework, I had to take a materials science class, and we were given a very similar example. It turns out that even though ceramic materials like glass and tea cups seem extremely fragile because they shatter when you drop them a couple of inches, they can support HUGE compressive loads. You just have to apply them gradually so you don’t shatter your cup!
I wish I could go check out this display in person. Lamborghini Superlegerra AND fun material properties!
David
Sep 10, 2008 at 6:03 pm
ASHLEY tea cups are the only tea cups i drink tea out of while i’m driving my Lamborghini to the tea store to buy more tea cups.
Pinkies up!
7urtle
Sep 10, 2008 at 5:14 am
its like laying on a bed of nails. just step up
z24
Sep 10, 2008 at 12:48 am
awesome