Popular Twitch streamer Fuslie and 554,000 unique viewers crowdsourced customizations to this 2021 Lexus IS350 F Sport to transform it into a high-performance custom gaming PC.
Viewers on Twitch voted to choose the theme of the exterior, interior, gaming hardware, and even which refreshment to fill the six-drink center console cooler with.
Fabrication work was completed by SCPS in Southern California, the same production studio that built concepts and movie props for Spider-Man: Homecoming and costume pieces for Avengers: Endgame.
Over half a million Twitch viewers voted to decide how funky the internet should make a 311-hp Lexus IS F Sport. Popular Twitch streamer Leslie, better known as Fuslie to her 762,000 followers, chose between several themes and hardware options provided by Lexus to create an IS F Sport with a 27-inch 4K display in the passenger seat, connected to a high-performance gaming PC in the trunk.

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A team of 20 fabricators at the SCPS production studio used 3D printers, artists, structural engineers, and computer techs to bring this crowdsourced IS350 F Sport from concept to completion in five months. The outside of the IS350 F Sport is wrapped in vinyl, with a design that’s supposed to represent some Special Operations/Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six type of stuff. The dark colors and geometric shapes are meant to illustrate a stealthy first-person gaming experience. Below are other options viewers had to choose from.

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The guts of the car look a lot like the inside of most modern PC cases and other computer hardware. It’s been filled with a bunch of RGB LED lighting, including programmable ceiling tiles that are crazier than the starlight headliner Rolls-Royce put in its Ghost Zenith models. The 27-inch Samsung 4K curved display is big enough that Lexus told us it doesn’t suggest people drive this particular IS350 F Sport on the open road because its mass blocks forward visibility.
A retractable keyboard and mouse are also onboard, as well as a 3D-printed controller for less than serious gamers. The passenger seat uses haptic feedback technology that lets you feel the gameplay. There’s also Smart Tint film on the windows that can darken the cabin on command to cut back on glare while you game.

The added computer power is enough to handle everything from Goat Simulator to Call of Duty Warzone at 4K resolution. Viewers elected the hardware package that included an AMD Ryzen 9 590X processor, an MSI MPG X570 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card. That graphics card was out of stock during fabrication, so SCPS had to use an MSI GeForce RTX 2080 card instead. Unfortunately, the Lexus IS350 F Sport doesn’t power the system. Lexus explained that a wall outlet is required, because it’s obviously a giant waste of gasoline to sit in the driveway while the car idles just so you can rant on Twitter and watch Engineering Explained on YouTube until 3 a.m. every night.

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The Lexus IS received styling updates for 2021, with a better infotainment system and more driver-assistance features, but we’re glad they featured the rear-drive F Sport for this partnership, because it has bigger wheels, more aggressive styling, and a peppier V-6. When we tested the 2021 IS350 F Sport last year, we found its interior comfy but felt the powertrain could be more exciting with forced induction.
The trend of automakers partnering with Twitch has become popular recently. Honda debuted its 2022 Honda Civic concept live on Twitch in November 2020 just before jumping back into Esports gameplay from Rocket League.
According to TwitchTracker.com, the livestreaming platform reached 2.9 million average concurrent viewers this month, with total hours viewed reaching over 2.1 billion hours in January. In other words, it’s like a small Super Bowl every day in terms of viewership. Although this year’s Super Bowl caught 96.4 million viewers for its roughly four-hour football game, nearly 15 million people watch Twitch per day.
If you want to watch Fuslie and the Twitch community design the car step by step, you can find the stream below:
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Update 10/25/23: A Honda spokesperson confirmed on social media that the Prelude concept uses a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain and not a battery-electric one. This story has been updated to reflect this.Honda officially calls the reborn Prelude it showed off at this year’s Tokyo show a concept car. Unofficially, we think it’s better to deem this a near-production prototype. We’re not Nostradamus, but we are pretty good at spotting the difference between a definitive concept car that serves as a design study or as a meter for public reaction, and a production car that’s been given the “concept” car treatment. This Prelude concept strikes us as the latter.Why? Look at the body itself. There are cutlines for the front and rear bumper covers, cutlines for the side skirts, rear reflectors, rearview mirrors, and windshield wipers. To paraphrase Justice Potter Stewart, “we know a production car when we see it.”What we don’t know, however, is just about anything about the mechanical bits that make up the surely greenlit production Prelude. We can make some educated guesses, though. For instance, it’s likely the Prelude concept was designed around the modular platform that underpins vehicles such as the Civic and Accord. In this sense, we predict the Prelude will effectively replace the now-discontinued Civic coupe (and, in a way, the Accord coupe) in Honda’s model line.Honda shared that the Prelude concept is a hybrid, but is mum on the powertrain’s specifics. It’s possible the automaker cribs the hybrid setup from the CR-V or Accord (or presumably the upcoming Civic Hybrid) for use in the Prelude. However, there’s also a chance Honda develops a starter-generator “mild-hybrid” system that complements the gas engine of the inevitable production Prelude. Going this route means the company could employ a multi-speed transmission in the Prelude. Mind you, all of this is merely conjecture on our end, and we’re not at all claiming certainty. Still, we’d bet decent money the Prelude concept morphs into a production Prelude. We just hope Honda finds a way to offer some variant of the car with a good old-fashioned manual transmission.More on HondaSenior EditorDespite their shared last name, Greg Fink is not related to Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s infamous Rat Fink. Both Finks, however, are known for their love of cars, car culture, and—strangely—monogrammed one-piece bathing suits. Greg’s career in the media industry goes back more than a decade. His previous experience includes stints as an editor at publications such as U.S. News & World Report, The Huffington Post, Motor1.com, and MotorTrend. More

Kia’s near-luxury Cadenza receives a facelift for 2020 that includes styling and equipment updates. A new grille, hood, bumpers, and dashboard design give the full-size sedan a fresh appearance inside and out. A large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system is now standard, as is a suite of driver-assistance features. While full-size near-luxury sedans like the Cadenza […] More

Over the last four episodes of Quick Spin, the Autoweek team has reviewed a diverse collection of cars from the inside out: the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, Ram TRX, Porsche 718 Cayman T, and a Lamborghini Huracán that featured Blondie’s guitar player Tommy Kessler. In case you missed any of ’em, we’ve bundled them together here for your listening pleasure.
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The Lamborghini Huracán Evo Is Rockstar Ready

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The Lamborghini Huracán Evo is no stranger to Quick Spin. It already appeared in one of the show’s first episodes. This V10-powered Italian supercar makes 610 horsepower in rear-wheel-drive trim and 630 hp in its all-wheel-drive configuration, or enough power to safely make a trip to your local store. The updated Lamborghini also features some styling enhancements adding more visual impact to emphasize that this is the evolution model.
On this episode of Quick Spin, this Lamborghini is reviewed by Blondie guitarist and sports car enthusiast Tommy Kessler. Kessler takes you into this Lambo with a walk around and then brings you along with him while he takes it for a spin. Kessler then joins host Wesley Wren and Robin Warner in the studio to flesh out his feelings about the Italian machine.
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The 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman T Is a Budget Brawler

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While the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman T doesn’t have a flat-six mounted behind the rear axle like its iconic big brother, it delivers one of the best driving experiences you can get for the money. This mid-engine, turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four-powered coupe makes hopping into a Porsche slightly more accessible than the pricier 911. This Cayman T model also sports some weight-saving measures like mechanically adjustable seats and fabric door pulls.
On this episode of Quick Spin, editor Wes Raynal puts this Porsche through its paces and brings you along for the ride. Raynal evaluates how the car drives, how it feels, and how it sits in the Porsche lineup. He guides you through the car’s features in a brief walk around of the Cayman T before taking you along while he reviews the car. In between those pre-recorded sections, Raynal expands his thoughts in a discussion with host Wesley Wren.

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The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Rides Off into the Sunset
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is one of the coolest Mustangs to ever leave a Ford factory. Powered by a 5.2-liter, naturally aspirated, flat-plane-crank V-8, this Mustang changed the perception of Ford’s legend. This high-performance Mustang pushed the coupe further into the direction of a true-blue sports car. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission and revving to an ear-splitting 8250 rpm, this Mustang is an enthusiast’s dream. Unfortunately, nothing can last forever and this Shelby is going out to pasture after the 2020 model year.
In this episode of Quick Spin, managing editor Robin Warner takes you along for a ride in this Shelby Mustang while he evaluates it. Robin shows you how the car handles, how it sounds, and relays how it feels while he puts it to the test. Mixed between those sections, he elaborates and adds context to the Mustang with host Wesley Wren.
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The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Snarls at the Competition

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It’s been a long time coming for a true competitor for Ford’s F-150 Raptor pickup, which has been largely unchallenged in the world of trophy truck inspired pickups. Well, Ram debuted a concept four years ago, which is finally ready for the public. Dubbed the Ram 1500 TRX, this Hellcat-powered pickup sends 702 horsepower through the eight-speed automatic transmission and then to all four wheels. Add to that, that this truck is suspended by a serious set of shocks and springs and has a host of other desert-racing goodies: This might be the current king of showroom off-roaders.
In this episode of Quick Spin, Mark Vaughn takes the TRX’s reins during the truck’s launch event to give listeners some insights. Vaughn captures the truck’s exhaust note from the outside of the rig while it’s at full song. He also captures the experience of launching the high-horsepower hauler with some off-road honing thrown in for good measure. In the studio, Vaughn talks with host Wesley Wren about the truck’s ability to jump and drive on roads.
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Mercedes will reveal its Vision EQXX concept car on January 3, 2022, at noon ET in a livestream.The battery-electric Vision EQXX aims to achieve a driving range of more than 620 miles on a full charge.Mercedes is aiming for its Vision EQXX concept sedan to consume energy at a rate of about 200 MPGe at highway speeds. The mystery surrounding the Mercedes Vision EQXX finally comes to an end on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET, when the German automaker will formally pull the wraps off its slinky electric concept car in a livestream event. With a promise of more than 620 miles of range on a full charge of its battery pack, the Vision EQXX ought to give us a better idea of the brand’s future EV plans.
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Teaser images and videos for the Vision EQXX indicate the concept will feature a slippery teardrop shape as a means of limiting its aerodynamic drag. Expect the Vision EQXX to feature a relatively light curb weight for a battery-powered luxury sedan of this size, too. Credit the car’s aforementioned shape, which will almost certainly allow Mercedes to fit a battery pack with a comparatively small capacity relative to the Vision EQXX’s purported driving range.

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Still, with Mercedes aiming for energy consumption of around 200 MPGe at highway speed, the company will almost certainly need to fit the Vision EQXX with a battery that packs more than 100.0 kilowatt-hours of energy capacity to hit its targeted driving range. That and more should be revealed on January 3, so be sure to come back to this page at noon ET on Monday to see the official debut of the Vision EQXX.
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