Den släpps på fredag, först. Tyska Fanatecs officiella WRC-kringla och redan för en vecka sedan mottog vi vårt exemplar som vi under helgen har satt på prov i vår påkostade racingsimulator-rigg. Denna ratt är av det enklare slaget för att vara Fanatec och det märks att man har försökt hålla nere slutpriset, vilket gör att den kanske inte känns riktigt lika realistisk eller ordentlig som exempelvis Fanatecs suveräna Porsche GT3-kringla (som vi har använt väldigt mycket här på kontoret). När vi i torsdags packade upp Fanatec CSL Elite WRC passade jag på att ta några bilder som du kan kika in nedan.
Saxat ur den officiella pressreleasen:
• Features and Quality.
Brushed aluminium spokes, genuine Alcantara grip, and orange stitching. The detachable paddles feature Snapdome activation for a satisfying 'click' response. The RevStripe and integrated three-digit LED screen show useful data in compatible games. Also provides Tuning Menu access, allowing tweaks to your settings during gameplay.
• Rally-inspired design.
Sporting a revised internal and external design, the CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC makes a bold visual statement with its tyre tread graphic and bright orange accents on the paddles and stitching. The 300 mm rim diameter is suitable for many vehicle types, and the lightweight construction is ideal for the quick inputs required in rally driving.
• Tool-free Simplified Quick Release.
No clamping bolt required! The improved Simplified QRA clamps easily to the steering shaft by hand, without the need for tools. The new design is also removable, and is compatible with the ClubSport Quick Release Adapter.
• Removable paddles.
The bright orange paddles can be removed, allowing clearance for the optional ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles, which can be more comfortable to use while rally driving.
• Xbox One and New Generation Xbox compatible.
As soon as you connect this steering wheel to your compatible wheel base, the whole system (including attached peripherals such as shifters, pedals, or handbrake) will become Xbox One and New Generation Xbox compatible.