1995 Porsche 911 (993) RWB
1995
Porsche 993 RWB: The Art of Widebody Transformation
What is it?
The RWB, or Rauh-Welt Begriff, is a highly personalized transformation of the Porsche 993 performed by Japanese builder Akira Nakai. These cars take the final air-cooled 911 platform and marry it to aggressive, hand-fitted bodywork and bespoke suspension tuning. Each build reflects a unique vision, resulting in a machine that feels like a street-legal silhouette racer.
Why it's interesting
Collectors value these cars as a distinct cultural intersection between traditional Porsche engineering and Nakai-san's signature aesthetic style. The 993 is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the air-cooled 911 lineage, making it the most coveted canvas for this specific brand of dramatic, track-inspired modification.
Quick Facts
Production
1994-1998
Engine
3.6L or 3.8L flat-six
Power
270-300 hp (standard variants)
Transmission
6-speed manual
What to notice
- Massive, hand-rolled riveted fender flares that widen the track significantly.
- Deep-dish multi-piece wheels tucked aggressively into the widened arches.
- Distinctive 'RAUH-Welt' windshield banner and minimalist, functional interior appointments.
- Prominent, often oversized rear wings mounted to the iconic ducktail or decklid.
Did you know?
Akira Nakai famously performs the majority of the build assembly by hand, traveling globally to install the kits on customer cars personally.
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