Capcom brings to life Lexus LS400 from Street Fighter II. Lexus LS400 from Street Fighter bonus stage recreated in real life 10/08/2026 For generations of gamers who grew up feeding coins in arcade machines, you'd probably recognize Street Fighter II's infamous bonus stage, where players are tasked to destroy a car that loosely resembled a Lexus LS400. Now, the same car that players repeatedly punched, kicked and smashed has been recreated in real life as part of a promotional campaign for the release of the live action Street Fighter movie. The project was commissioned by U.S. insurance company The General, with Hollywood vehicle builder Vehicle Effects handling the build. Starting with a 1994 Lexus LS400, the team gave the luxury sedan a pixelated makeover inspired by its appearance in the classic Street Fighter II arcade game. Rather than relying solely on a graphic wrap, the car features three-dimensional, blocky body elements designed to mimic the original 16-bit artwork, making it look like the LS400 was indeed pulled out from an arcade machine screen. Inside the cabin, the LS400 gets redesigned upholstery with "YOU" and "WIN" embroidered into the front headrests, while a coin-slot-style control serves as the seat heater switch. Despite its game-inspired appearance, the car remains fully functional and retains its 4.0-liter V8 engine. In the original Street Fighter II bonus stage, players were challenged to destroy the parked sedan within a limited amount of time, turning the LS400 into a virtual punching bag. And in the film's trailers, it has already shown a live-action recreation of the famous car-destroying bonus stage. In fact, one lucky winner can take home the Street Fighter Bonus Stage car as The General is putting it up as a lottery grand prize, along with USD 25,000 worth of gas money. The winner will be chosen on November 18. The new Street Fighter movie stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters and Callina Liang as Chun-Li, with Jason Momoa, 50 Cent and Cody Rhodes also among the cast. The worldwide theatrical premiere is set for October 16, 2026.

Street Fighter II's battered Lexus becomes a real, driveable prize. Words: Kyle Cassidy Published 7 October 2026 Street Fighter II's car-smashing bonus stage has made an unlikely leap into the real world, with a Lexus LS400 transformed into a driveable replica of the game's much-abused sedan. US insurer, The General, has teamed up with Capcom and movie-car specialist Vehicle Effects to recreate the arcade icon, with one fan set to win the car and US$25,400.69 in cash. For anyone who spent their youth feeding coins into arcade machines, the reference will be familiar. Between fights, Street Fighter II gave players a chance to earn extra points by punching and kicking a parked car into scrap. This Lexus has been given rather better treatment. The build was overseen by Dennis McCarthy and Vehicle Effects, whose credits include the Fast & Furious films. Pixelated exterior detailing reproduces the game's blocky graphics, while the cabin gets fresh leather upholstery, upgraded speakers and front headrests marked "You" and "Win". There's even a coin-slot control that activates a seat warmer, bringing a little arcade interaction to an otherwise conventional luxury sedan. Beneath the gaming makeover is a 1994 LS400 with a 4.0-litre V8, automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. According to the official giveaway rules, it has covered approximately 135,000km and retains its factory engine, transmission, chassis and suspension geometry. The modifications include a removable vinyl wrap, 3D-printed trim, custom upholstery, modified factory wheels and new tyres. It's a functioning car rather than a static display prop. "And after all the hits this thing has taken, I'd say it had more than earned a break," McCarthy said. The project forms part of a promotional campaign for the forthcoming Street Fighter film, giving the long-suffering bonus-stage car a starring role of its own. Entries close on 18 November 2026. Unfortunately for Kiwi gamers, the giveaway is restricted to eligible adult US residents with a valid driving licence.