Does Porsche hate RWB?

Porsche purists hated the guy. There was only one thing he could have done for us to have hated him more: he could have turned his attentions towards the irreplaceable aircooled cars once again and ruined more of them. Meanwhile, he’d been as captivated as anyone with RWB’s cars during his stint at 0-60 Magazine.

How much does a RWB job cost?

Richards says a full paint job on an RWB Porsche ranges from $18,000 to $25,000. If including interior work with the paint job, like rollcages, that can run the bill up to $130,000, not including the body kit.

Does Nakai build every RWB?

Nakai builds ALL RWB cars around the world. He travels the world to meet with customers and creates their personal Porsche. As of March 2016 there is almost a year wait to have a car built. If you cannot wait, please see some cars that are available for sale today.

Is RWB a JDM?

‘RWB,’ Automobile explains, stands for ‘RAUH-Welt Begriff. ‘ That translates, Road & Track explains, into ‘Rough World Concept’ in German. But the tuning company isn’t based in Germany. However, Nakai wasn’t only focused on JDM cars.

Is a RWB Porsche JDM?

‘RWB,’ Automobile explains, stands for ‘RAUH-Welt Begriff. However, Nakai wasn’t only focused on JDM cars. RELATED: Legendary Porsche Tuner RUF Reveals All-Wheel Drive Safari 911. Instead, his favorite cars were Porsche 911s.

How much would a RWB Porsche cost?

With an asking price just shy of $220,000, all of that customized Porsche goodness doesn’t come cheap. But even laying eyes on a one-of-a-kind custom RWB is something few people can say they’ve done, let alone own one. And hey, it’s still cheaper than a Singer.

How much horsepower does a RWB have?

All in, the car produces 563 horsepower at the wheels, which supposedly makes it the most powerful RWB car ever. One of the best parts of this 911 is that the EV West conversion didn’t require any modifications to the car’s body or chassis, and it even uses the factory mounting holes in the engine bay.

What does Rauh Welt begriff stand for?

Rough World Concept
Though we secretly wish RWB meant “Really Wide Body”, Rauh-Welt Begriff in German translates to “Rough World Concept”.

Are RWB Porsche JDM?

‘RWB,’ Automobile explains, stands for ‘RAUH-Welt Begriff. ‘ That translates, Road & Track explains, into ‘Rough World Concept’ in German. But the tuning company isn’t based in Germany. Instead, it was founded by Akira Nakai in Japan.

Is Rauh-Welt JDM?

RWB / RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF is a Porsche tuner located in Japan.

Where can I find the original 356 Speedster?

SpeedsterOwners.com is the stomping ground for 356 Speedster and 550 Spyder automotive enthusiasts. Our members include owners of original 356 Speedsters and every known replica Speedster and Roadster. Shhhhhh…

Where do most RWB owners go to party?

I’ve always arrived when most RWB owners – both local Japanese and from abroad – were a few drinks into a good night’s worth of partying over at the nearby Mandy’s bar. This year, however, I was able to get a proper feel for the atmosphere and catch up with some familiar faces.

Where is the RWB New Year meet and greet?

Nakai-san has been organizing the RWB New Year ‘Meet & Greet’ for a good few years now. It kicks off in the late afternoon of the Thursday prior to TAS’s Friday opening at a little coin parking area next to the Hard Rock Cafe in Roppongi.

What kind of car is the Pistache RWB?

RWB isn’t all wide-body of course, and here’s a car named Pistache that I’ve been trying to shoot for a good two years. The owner, who is a self-proclaimed perfectionist, told me that it’s almost complete now.