Throughout this yr’s version of the Sim Racing Expo in Dortmund, Germany, Sim Racing Peripheral producer Fanatec revealed some fascinating new merchandise in its top-tier “Podium” line.
Fanatec introduced two new Podium vary pedal units and a brand new Podium Direct Drive wheelbase.
The Podium DD is ready to interchange the Podium Wheel Base DD2 because the flagship Fanatec direct drive system. An evolution of the acclaimed ClubSport DD and ClubSport DD+, the Podium DD affords 25 Nm of real holding torque, revised electronics, and an all-aluminum inner and exterior construction. Just like the ClubSport DD, the Podium DD options FullForce® know-how, however its broader dynamic vary and stronger inner building enable it to ship even finer element and readability from FullForce results.
Moreover, Fanatec launched two new high-end pedal units, within the type of the Podium Pedals and the Podium Pedals System.
Podium Pedals is an all-new precision pedal set developed in collaboration with skilled drivers. It encompasses a solid aluminum brake pedal, an trade first, that gives final power and precision together with a 200 kg load cell. The revolutionary elastomer compression management system ensures that the brake pedal parts stay inside protected stress limits below all working circumstances. A particular Podium Pedals System variant may even be accessible as a 2-pedal set with carbon fiber faces and heel cups.
The Podium DD and Podium Pedals (System) are scheduled for Q1 2026 Launch. Pricing is but unknown.
Podium Pedals:
3-pedal bundle. Developed from the bottom up by Fanatec in Germany with suggestions from skilled drivers.
Throttle
- Diecast and CNC-machined aluminum
- Customized Corridor sensor precision-calibrated on the manufacturing unit
- Instrument-free, unbiased journey and preload adjustment
- Industrial-grade ball bearings
Brake
- Cast aluminum pedal arm and mid arm
- Extraordinary power ensures precision inputs
- Calibrated for 150 kg on the pedal plate
- Customized load cell sensor rated >200 kg
- Patented elastomer compression management system
- Instrument-free journey and resistance adjustment
- Industrial-grade ball bearings
- Non-obligatory linear springs (included) enable for a softer brake pedal
Clutch
- Diecast and CNC-machined aluminum
- Customized Corridor sensor precision-calibrated on the manufacturing unit
- Instrument-free, unbiased journey, preload, and clutch chew level adjustment
- Patented clutch chew level slider adjusts the place of the resistance peak
- Industrial-grade ball bearings
Non-obligatory pedal plate (offered individually) options the usual Fanatec pedal mounting sample
Adjustable pedal curves and lifeless zones through Fanatec App
- Saves to inner reminiscence (that means customized curves work on consoles too)
- Curve choice accessible from Tuning Menu (presets and customized slots)
Podium Pedals System:
2-pedal bundle developed from the bottom up by Fanatec in Germany with suggestions from skilled drivers.
- System-style carbon fiber heel rests and pedal plates
- Non-obligatory grip tape (included) to extend friction on the pedal faces
- Obtainable Q1 2026
Throttle
- Diecast and CNC-machined aluminum
- Customized Corridor sensor precision-calibrated on the manufacturing unit
- Instrument-free, unbiased journey and preload adjustment
- Industrial-grade ball bearings
Brake
- Cast aluminum pedal arm and mid arm
- Extraordinary power ensures precision inputs
- Calibrated for 150 kg on the pedal plate
- Customized load cell sensor rated >200 kg
- Patented elastomer compression management system
- Instrument-free journey and resistance adjustment
- Industrial-grade ball bearings
- Non-obligatory linear springs (included) enable for a softer brake pedal
Non-obligatory pedal plate (offered individually) options the usual Fanatec pedal mounting sample
Adjustable pedal curves and lifeless zones through Fanatec App
- Saves to inner reminiscence (that means customized curves work on consoles too)
- Curve choice accessible from Tuning Menu (presets and customized slots)
Podium DD Direct Drive Wheelbase:
Assured torque stability
- Constant 25 Nm holding torque (33 Nm peak overshoot)
- Optimized thermal administration
- Strengthened electronics and heatsink
Aluminum internals for power and precision
- Aluminum motor shaft
- Aluminum bearing seats (entrance and rear)
Full steel casing for power and warmth dissipation
- Diecast aluminum entrance and rear casing with diamond reduce accents
- Anodized aluminum physique with cooling fins additionally capabilities because the facet rail mounting system (backside mounting additionally potential)
Customized-designed Direct Drive servo motor
- Developed in Germany particularly for the Podium DD
- Optimized skew angle on rotor magnets reduces cogging torque
- Patented, unique FluxBarrier know-how improves motor effectivity and smoothness
FullForce know-how
- Tremendous low-latency element results by effective motor frequency management
- Fuses high-fidelity vibration cues with the core drive suggestions sign to ship a extra immersive driving expertise
10 cm Shaft Extension included
- Permits optimum monitor positioning in entrance of the bottom and behind the wheel
- Non-obligatory set up
Official Webpages – www.fanatec.com
