There are now 5 Porsche models that can be modified to become a RWB Masterpiece. They are all vehicles in the Porsche 911 lineup, which also includes the Porsche 930, 964, and 993. Both the RWB 911 Narrow style and RWB 964 Wide Body are built on the Porsche 964 chassis.
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The bright yellow RWB Porsche, which was once driven by Magnus Walker, is looking for a new owner.
In the Porsche community and the world of auto customization, RAUH-Welt Begriff, also known as “RWB,” is a shop that specializes in building some of the coolest Porsche 911s available. Akira Nakai founded RWB in Japan, which mixes Japanese and European tuning techniques to turn 911s into even more spectacular performance machines. Additionally, a certain clientele finds the Porsches to be even more valuable because each one is specially made for them.
In order to service both new and existing clients while breaking into the American market, RWB established operations in Los Angeles. Currently, one of RWB’s products is up for auction on Bring a Trailer, and the bid price is swiftly growing.
The 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera in question is Porsche Light Yellow, and it was given the RWB treatment in L.A. back in 2015.
This Porsche 911 was formerly owned in Texas and California before undergoing the RWB modification. The vehicle is situated in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was purchased by the current vendor in 2017. An RWB widebody kit, rear quarter windows, Euro-style taillights, Carrera script, H4 headlights, deleted and filled-in sunroof, and 17-inch FIKSE wheels are a few exterior modifications. The 3.2-liter flat-six is equipped with Jenvey Dynamics individual throttle bodies and is mated to a G50 five-speed manual transmission. All four sides have three-way-adjustable Moton coilovers, and in 2018, the brake calipers, rotors, mounting hardware, and brake pads were all updated.
Fixed-back sport seats with black vinyl and yellow tartan inserts are set on Macht Schnell seat rails inside. The dash fascia and RS-style door panels were covered in the same yellow tartan upholstery as was used throughout the rest of the interior. A MOMO Prototipo steering wheel, a wood shift knob made to resemble a 917, a WEVO short-throw shifter, and Rennline floorboards and pedals are just a few of the intriguing interior upgrades.
This RWB Porsche 911 can only fit two people because the back seats were taken out and replaced with storage bins, and the actual mileage is unknown. In any case, isn’t that how a Porsche should be driven? Now that’s customisation the way we want it.
Jezebel
One of those iconic European vehicles that looks absolutely amazing modded is the 1989 Porsche 911. In actuality, Porsche had a fantastic year in 1989. Its range included a number of exceptional vehicles, including as the 928 GTS, 911 Carrera, and 911 Turbo. Due to their incredible potential as foundation for restomod projects, all of these beasts are currently among the most sought-after automobiles available.
One of RWB’s most recent creations is Jezebel. RWB restored and modified a 1989 Porsche 964 Turbo to create a street racer out of the long-forgotten classic. The 3.0L inline-six engine in the stunning beauty produces 300 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. It might not be the fastest Porsche that has been modified, but it sure is a crazy piece of eye candy.
The Porsche 911 and RWB
On the one hand, according to Hagerty, the Japanese tuning shop’s automobiles have gained a following on a global scale, mostly because they don’t resemble ‘normal’ 911s. In comparison to a Singer or even a Gunther Werks 911, a RWB Porsche is unmistakably distinctive. However, some authors have claimed that Nakai’s Porsche 911s “suffered the RWB treatment”
What, however, is in a RWB Porsche 911? While some have modified or even brand-new engines, they are all essentially unique. However, they are mostly distinguished by their enormously flared fenders, incredibly wide tires, big wings, some aero, and frequently outrageous paint jobs. However, according to The Drive, these are fully functional sports vehicles. Even in sharp corners, the wide tires don’t grab on the fenders. Additionally, the additional rubber improves handling and grip.
All of this is especially astounding when you realize that Nakai uses just hand tools, a tape measure, and his trained eye to design and fit the body modifications. More than that, according to The Drive, he races his own RWB 911s, including the “Stella Artois” and later “Adriana” models. According to The Drive, when “Adriana” sustained significant damage during a race, Nakai simply repaired it.
Of course, whether you appreciate RWB’s Porsche 911s is a very personal choice, just like with any aspect of automobile design. Some claim that Nakai is irreparably ruining priceless historic cars by installing these fenders and wings. Which has some merit given the current air-cooled 911 costs.
However, RWB’s spirit is commendable given how many classic cars, especially Porsche 911s, lie idly with their components deteriorating over time. Owners of RWBs around the world, including Nakai, drive and enjoy their vehicles. I would choose a wide-bodied Porsche 911 that is driven frequently over a glorified statue.
About, Procedure, and FAQs
RWB/RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF is a Japanese Porsche tuner that has recently established operations in California for the US market. RWB has created the distinctive RWB style for Porsche chassis by fusing Japanese and European tuning features. RAUH-Welt began as a little rural body shop in Chiba-Ken. In Japan, 911s are now frequently seen on the country’s streets and racing tracks. Each purchaser receives a unique RWB Porsche from us.
All RAUH-Welt Bodykits are handcrafted in Japan and are incredibly durable. Each RWB Car is manufactured by Nakai-san, and each buyer receives the highest level of satisfaction once Nakai-san has finished.
The customer chooses the build they want to do before making a purchase. The consumer gets added to the list to have their kit produced after the purchase and wire are made. A build date is established once the customer receives their kit. You will need to wait till Nakai’s window opens up if you need to push your build date. This is how it works. There are no exceptions and no cutting of the line.
1. Nakai is the only global manufacturer of RWB vehicles. He visits clients all over the world to design their own Porsche.
2. Unless we’ve agreed to a different build location, the kit typically takes two to three months to reach RWB USA once the buyer determines what he wants and payment is wired to Nakai-sans account in Japan. There is currently an almost one-year backlog to get an automobile produced as of March 2016. Please look at some of the cars that are on the market right now if you can’t wait.
3. During the assembly process, ALL RWB Builds MUST be painted and equipped with ready-to-use suspension, wheels, and tires. The kit can be installed without the engine being finished or installed.
4. RWB kits are incredibly robust. Unlike many other body kits available, these are not frail and thin. This wasn’t created using a mold. By one person, these kits are handmade in Japan. These kits fit EXACTLY, and when Nakai-san constructs and puts the car together, it fits even more precisely.
5. To summarize, the buyer decides what build he or she wants to complete before making a purchase. The consumer gets added to the list to have their kit produced after the purchase and wire are made. A build date is established once the customer receives their kit. You will need to wait till Nakai’s window opens up if you need to push your build date. This is how it works. There are no exceptions and no cutting of the line.
What country produces RWB Porsche?
RWB/RAUH-Welt A Porsche tuner called BEGRIFF is based in Japan. The originator, Akira Nakai-San, runs a body shop in a rural area outside the town of Chiba-Ken, and he still works there today. It was here that the idea for wide-body cars first gained traction. From there, he developed a distinctive style of wide-bodied Porsches with a blend of Japanese and European tuning components that have since spread throughout the world and are a regular sight on both the street and racing circuits of Japan.
In the Toyota AE86 tuning scene, Nakai-San established himself by slamming his AE86 to new heights. By using negative camber and oversized arches and wheels, he took running negative camber to the next level, giving rise to RWB.
Because of Nakai-passion San’s for air-cooled Porsches and his distinctive design, each car will have its own distinctive touch, enhancing the build for its happy owners. Because each conversion kit is handcrafted to a level that is similar to an OEM product, RWB is not your typical conversion. If it wasn’t constructed by Nakai-San himself, it wasn’t a RWB since his distinctive touch sets him apart from the competition.