Facts about Akira Nakai

Akira Nakai was born in 1965 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

RWB Founding

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Nakai is known for his unique and extreme customizations of Porsche 911s.

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His designs feature wide-body kits, large rear wings, and lowered suspensions.

They are often made of microfibers (synthetic fibers up to 60 times finer than human hair). Elastic but strong, spider silk is equal to steel in tensile strength and much tougher than carbon fiber. Arrow

Global Recognition

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His style is influenced by Japanese bosozoku culture and European racing aesthetics.

Nakai is often referred to as "Nakai-san" by his fans and customers.

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RWB produces only about 40 custom Porsches per year.

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