The GT3 Experience You’ve Been Waiting For
Close your eyes and imagine threading your car through Eau Rouge, feeling every ripple in the tarmac through your hands, knowing exactly when to clip the apex. That’s what the Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 delivers. This isn’t just another budget wheel, it’s a 300mm GT3-style rim with premium features that belong on setups costing twice as much.
The moment you grip those rubber handles and fire up your favorite sim, you’ll feel the difference. Every input matters. Every shift counts. Every race start becomes an opportunity to gain positions.
Shifters That Respond Like Your Thoughts
Here’s where this wheel separates itself from the pack: magnetic rocker-style shifters precision-cut from a single block of anodized aluminum. These aren’t the mushy paddle shifters you’ve felt before. These snap through gears with authority, with tactile feedback that lets you shift by feel alone.
The rocker design means you can upshift and downshift with one hand, leaving your other hand free for critical adjustments mid-corner. When you’re fighting for position at Monza, when that split-second gear change makes the difference between overtaking and lifting, you’ll understand why real GT3 cars use this exact layout.
Launch Control That Gives You The Advantage
The dual analog clutch paddles are your secret weapon at every race start. Using advanced bite-point mode, you dial in the perfect clutch engagement point before the lights go out. When green hits, you release both paddles in perfect sync for a flawless standing start that leaves competitors scrambling in your spray.
But these paddles do more. Switch to handbrake mode for rally stages. Activate brake/throttle mode to drive without pedals. Every mode is instantly accessible via the center toggle switch, giving you incredible versatility for different racing disciplines.
Built To Handle Real Torque
The QR2 Lite quick release comes preinstalled and ready to handle serious power. We’re talking up to 25 Nm of torque from bases like the Podium DD2. The lightweight construction (just 1,290 grams with QR2) means even a 5 Nm CSL DD delivers incredibly detailed force feedback, while the solid build quality ensures zero flex or play during aggressive driving.
Every component feels premium. The aluminum shifters, the precise 12-way multi-position switches with rotary encoder functionality, the seven-way FunkySwitch, the high-bezel P and N buttons with snap-dome switches that require real pressure to engage. This wheel is built for the long haul.
Information Where You Need It
The 1-inch OLED display sits right in your sightline, feeding you critical data without pulling your eyes from the track. Current gear, speed, lap times, whatever telemetry your sim provides scrolls across that crisp 128×64 resolution screen.
Even better? That same display gives you instant access to Fanatec’s Tuning Menu. Adjust force feedback strength, set up button mappings, fine-tune your settings, all without tabbing out of your race. The FunkySwitch makes navigation intuitive, keeping you in the zone.
Works With Everything You Own
This wheel is officially Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One licensed, which means when you connect it to any compatible Fanatec base, your entire ecosystem (pedals, shifter, handbrake) instantly works on Xbox. No workarounds. No limitations.
It works flawlessly on Windows PC with every major sim racing title. Pair it with a PlayStation-licensed base like the Gran Turismo DD Pro and you’re racing on PS5 and PS4. Compatible with all Fanatec Direct Drive bases, from the entry-level CSL DD to the monster Podium DD2.
Installation takes minutes. The QR2 system clicks into place securely, the USB connection is instant, and you’re ready to race.
Your Next Step Toward Faster Lap Times
Whether you’re taking your first steps into direct drive territory with a CSL DD, pushing for championships with a ClubSport DD+, or wringing every ounce of performance from a Podium DD2, this wheel is ready to match your ambition.
The 300mm diameter puts you in an authentic driving position for GT3, touring cars, formula racing, you name it. The nine buttons, two toggle switches, and two 12-way encoders give you control over every function your sim supports. The overall feel strikes that perfect balance between race-ready functionality and long-session comfort.
The SimRacingApex Seal of Approval
We chose the Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 for our catalog because it represents exactly what we look for: uncompromising performance at a fair price. This wheel competes with products costing significantly more, bringing features like magnetic shifters, OLED display, and multi-function paddles to drivers who refuse to settle.
Backed by Fanatec’s warranty and our expert support team, this wheel represents a smart investment in your sim racing progression. Whether you’re chasing podiums in iRacing, mastering Nürburgring in ACC, or building your first serious rig, the CSL GT3 delivers the tool you need to extract every tenth.
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