From Screen to Street: The Quadra V-Tech of Cyberpunk 2077 Comes to Life

Neon Reborn - When we imagine the future of cars, our minds often drift toward sleek silhouettes gliding through neon-lit streets, powered by roaring engines that sound more like symphonies than machines. Few fictional worlds capture that vision better than Cyberpunk 2077. Despite its rocky debut in 2020, the game etched a powerful image of what vehicles in a dystopian future could be — and none left a stronger impression than the Quadra V-Tech. For most, the car remains confined to pixels and imagination. But for one determined creator, that wasn’t enough. 

The Quadra V-Tech is a virtual car from the fictional world of Cyberpunk 2077, which first launched in 2020. (Picture from: CyberpunkGame in Reddit)

Enter the mind behind the YouTube channel Burning Wrenches — a builder of Russian origin, known for his remarkable talent in turning the virtual into reality. His workshop has become a playground for bold experiments: a homemade Tesla Cybertruck, a custom Cyberquad, and even tributes to vehicles from Grand Theft Auto. Yet his most ambitious creation by far is bringing the legendary Quadra Turbo R V-Tech from Cyberpunk 2077 into the real world.

The Quadra V-Tech replica was brought to life by Burning Wrenches, a builder of Russian origin who used a Mazda RX-8 as its foundation and began shaping the project in early 2020. (Picture from: Burning Wrenches in Youtube)

The journey began in early 2020, around the time the game first took the spotlight. Rather than settle for experiencing the car in-game, he decided to build it from the ground up. Since CD Projekt Red — the studio behind Cyberpunk 2077 — kept its design data under wraps, the builder relied on detailed 3D fan models to reconstruct the car’s bold, angular form. Piece by piece, he shaped the bodywork, molded fiberglass, and engineered intricate mechanical components, carefully documenting the entire process for his growing audience. 

The Quadra V-Tech replica is built upon a Mazda RX-8—an unconventional yet inspired choice whose lightweight frame, rear-wheel-drive layout, and distinctive rotary engine provide a solid foundation for bringing this futuristic machine to life. (Picture from: Burning Wrenches in Youtube)

At its core, the real-world Quadra is built upon a Mazda RX-8, an unconventional but inspired choice. The RX-8’s lightweight frame, rear-wheel-drive setup, and unique rotary engine made it a strong foundation for this futuristic replica. Its 1.3-liter Wankel engine, which originally produced between 189 and 238 horsepower, may fall short of the in-game car’s imagined 600-horsepower turbocharged V10, but it provides enough power — and personality — to give this machine a proper soul. Combined with a handcrafted fiberglass body, the RX-8 donor transforms into something that feels both mechanical and almost cinematic.

The Quadra V-Tech’s in-game cockpit inspired the replica’s meticulous interior work, replacing the RX-8’s stock dashboard with a fully sculpted design built from layered foam, epoxy resin, aluminum, and fiberglass to capture the sharp, geometric aesthetic of the original. (Picture from: Forza in Reddit)

One of the most remarkable aspects of the project is the door mechanism. Fans of Cyberpunk 2077 will recognize the Quadra’s signature sliding doors — those that pop out and glide backward with mechanical grace. Reproducing that motion in real life required serious innovation. The builder designed a system inspired by a suspension control arm, powered by electric motors, multiple gears, and dual pistons. After several iterations, each door now uses four tracks, an eight-gear motor, and a shock absorber to perfect the motion. It’s the kind of clever engineering that could impress even the likes of Christian von Koenigsegg. 

The Quadra V-Tech replica built from the ground up using fan-made 3D models as the builder formed the body, crafted the fiberglass, engineered the mechanics, and documented the entire process for his growing audience (Picture from: Burning Wrenches in Youtube)

The attention to detail extends to the interior. The RX-8’s stock dashboard has been completely replaced by a sculpted design inspired by the game’s cockpit. Using layers of foam, epoxy resin, aluminum, and fiberglass, the builder recreated the sharp, geometric shapes that define the Quadra’s interior aesthetic. Every seat section and panel was hand-shaped, staying true to the car’s digital counterpart. Even more fascinating, the project evolves with input from viewers — Burning Wrenches fans regularly leave comments that influence design choices, making the build as interactive as it is ambitious. 

The Quadra V-Tech replica, powered by a 1.3-liter Wankel engine that originally produced between 189 and 238 horsepower, may fall short of the in-game car’s imagined 600-horsepower turbocharged V10, but still delivers enough power—and personality—to give the machine a soul of its own. (Picture from: Burning Wrenches in Youtube)

Nearly five years in, the project has reached the point of test drives. Watching the Quadra roll forward under its own power, headlights piercing through workshop dust, feels like seeing a piece of fiction cross into reality. It’s not finished yet, but that’s what makes it compelling — it’s a living, evolving dream in motion. If you’d like to see the entire building process up to this day, you can check out the full list of videos on the Burning Wrenches YouTube channel.  

The Quadra V-Tech replica features a remarkably engineered door mechanism, faithfully recreating the model’s iconic Cyberpunk 2077 sliding doors—those that pop out and glide backward with mechanical finesse—a feat that demanded significant real-world innovation. (Picture from: Burning Wrenches in Youtube)

Fittingly, the evolution of this real-world Quadra reflects the journey of Cyberpunk 2077 itself. The game may have stumbled at launch, drawing criticism for its technical flaws, but it grew over time — refined, expanded, and ultimately celebrated for its depth and ambition. The same spirit fuels this build: persistence, creativity, and an unwillingness to let imperfection hinder progress. The latest update, posted on the Burning Wrenches channel in May 2025, offers a glimpse of how far the project has come — a near-finished machine that feels ready to step out of the screen and onto the streets. | lgVkF9AjTRE |

The Quadra V-Tech, whether racing through the neon streets of Night City or rolling out of an American garage, represents more than just a car. It’s proof that imagination can outgrow its digital limits. It’s a physical embodiment of craftsmanship and creativity — a reminder that the pulse of innovation doesn’t always come from corporations or studios, but from passionate individuals who dare to bring the impossible to life with their own hands. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARVIBZ | TOPSPEED | SLASHGEAR | BEHANCE | FORZA IN REDDIT | PERI_GRINE IN X ]

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