Sim Racing Expo 2025 has just kicked off in Dortmund and Fanatec began this morning with the unveiling of their upcoming flagship steering wheel base, called Podium DD, which is set to replace the Fanatec Podium DD1 and DD2 (which are now five years old).
The Podium DD houses a brand new servo motor built in Germany and it has 33 Nm of peak power and 25 Nm of sustained torque. In addition to lots of power and passive cooling, the form factor is the same as the Clubsport DD but more than twice as powerful, that is.
Fanatec has also continued to work with Fullforce, which is something of a haptic feedback effect that is added on top of the usual force feedback effects. The steering wheel base will also come with a ten-centimetre extension for the steering rod for the first time, which allows for better physical FOV and a better driving position with the wheel closer to the body.
We don't know the price yet, but we're guessing around $1,500. Sales start in the first quarter of next year, and you can check out a summary of features below.
Guaranteed torque stability
Consistent 25 Nm holding torque (33 Nm peak overshoot)
Optimized thermal management
Reinforced electronics and heatsink
Aluminum internals for strength and precision
Aluminum motor shaft
Aluminum bearing seats (front and rear)
Full metal casing for strength and heat dissipation
Diecast aluminum front and rear casing with diamond cut accents
Anodized aluminum body with cooling fins also function as the side rail mounting system
Custom-designed Direct Drive servo motor
Developed in Germany specifically for the Podium DD
Optimized skew angle on rotor magnets reduces cogging torque
Patented, exclusive FluxBarrier technology improves motor efficiency and smoothness
FullForce technology
Super low-latency detail effects through fine motor frequency control
Fuses high-fidelity vibration cues with the core force feedback signal to deliver a more immersive driving experience
10 cm Shaft Extension included
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