Fanatec, a CORSAIR model, has introduced a serious worth discount throughout its Direct Drive Base portfolio, following continued advances in its direct drive know-how and manufacturing effectivity. The transfer comes shortly after the launch of the brand new Fanatec Podium DD, which debuted at a considerably cheaper price than the outgoing Podium Wheel Base DD2.
Relying on the mannequin and area, Fanatec prospects can now count on financial savings of as much as 30 %. The revised pricing applies to standalone Direct Drive Bases in addition to a variety of Ready2Race bundles, making Fanatecs ecosystem extra accessible to each new and present sim racers.
The value changes are largely pushed by Fanatecs transition to a second-generation direct drive structure, first launched with CSL DD. This newer platform is extra scalable and environment friendly, delivering constant high-fidelity power suggestions throughout outputs starting from 5 Nm as much as 25 Nm. Fanatec additionally highlighted the operational advantages gained via its shut integration with CORSAIR, citing enhancements in manufacturing, sourcing, and world logistics.
Up to date Direct Drive Base pricing highlights
ClubSport DD+
USD: $899.99 (beforehand $1,179.99)
GBP: £799.95 (beforehand £999.95)
AUD: $1,349.90 (beforehand $1,660.00)
ClubSport DD
USD: $699.99 (beforehand $999.99)
GBP: £599.95 (beforehand £799.95)
AUD: $999.90 (beforehand $1,310.00)
Gran Turismo DD Professional Wheel Base
USD: $599.99 (beforehand $739.99)
GBP: £499.95 (beforehand £599.95)
AUD: $859.90 (beforehand $999.95)
CSL DD (8 Nm)
USD: $479.99 (beforehand $549.99)
GBP: £429.95 (beforehand £449.95)
AUD: $740.90 (beforehand $780.00)
CSL DD (5 Nm)
USD: $399.99 (beforehand $429.99)
GBP: £329.95 (beforehand £349.95)
AUD: $570.90 (beforehand $610.00)
Ready2Race bundle reductions (chosen examples)
GT DD Professional Ready2Race Imaginative and prescient GT Bundle (8 Nm)
USD: $999.99 (beforehand $1,139.99)
GBP: £849.95 (beforehand £949.95)
AUD: $1,459.90 (unchanged)
CSL DD QR2 Ready2Race WRC Bundle (5 Nm)
USD: $619.99 (beforehand $649.99)
GBP: £479.95 (beforehand £499.95)
AUD: $810.80 (beforehand $849.90)
CSL DD Ready2Race GT3 Bundle (8 Nm)
USD: $969.99 (beforehand $999.99)
GBP: £839.95 (beforehand £859.95)
AUD: $1,400.60 (beforehand $1,439.70)
Fanatec additionally confirmed that prospects who bought any affected merchandise inside the final 30 days will routinely obtain a refund for the value distinction. Refunds can be processed on a rolling foundation over the approaching weeks, with no motion required from prospects.
Availability and remaining pricing might differ by area and retailer. Store for Fanatec’s Direct Drive Bases right here.
