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Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD Extreme (18 Nm)

Gran Turismo® DD Extreme (18 Nm)
Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD Pro
Gran Turismo® DD Extreme (18 Nm)
Gran Turismo® DD Extreme (18 Nm)

Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD Extreme (18 Nm)

The Gran Turismo® DD Extreme (18 Nm) delivers flagship Direct Drive performance with 18Nm torque, advanced force feedback technology, and a premium Gran Turismo® steering wheel for ultimate sim racing immersion.

Gran Turismo® DD Extreme (18 Nm)

Overview

The Gran Turismo® DD Extreme (18 Nm) is the most powerful officially licensed Direct Drive system for Gran Turismo®, combining a Polyphony Digital–designed steering wheel with the ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base. It delivers ultra-detailed force feedback, consistent torque, and high-end sim racing performance for PlayStation®5 and PC.

18Nm Direct Drive Performance

Powered by the ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base, the GT DD Extreme delivers up to 18Nm of peak torque for extremely strong and precise force feedback. Advanced thermal stability ensures consistent performance even during long endurance sessions, while Direct Drive technology provides instant response and maximum detail in road surface, tyre grip, and weight transfer.

Key technologies include:

  • Consistent torque delivery under load
  • Ultra-low cogging for smoother feedback
  • High-speed servo motor response
  • FullForce force feedback support for high-frequency effects

Gran Turismo® Steering Wheel

The included Gran Turismo® steering wheel, developed with Polyphony Digital, features a premium GT-style design with:

  • 300 mm vegan leather rim
  • 2.7” OLED display
  • RGB RevLEDs and FlagLEDs
  • Four 5-way directional sticks
  • Multiple rotary encoders and inputs
  • Magnetic paddle shifters
  • QR2 quick release system

The lightweight construction and ergonomic layout improve precision and reduce fatigue during long races.

ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base

The ClubSport DD+ provides advanced Direct Drive performance with:

  • Optimised rotor segmentation for reduced cogging
  • Patented FluxBarrier motor efficiency system
  • High thermal stability for consistent torque output
  • Precision tuning for both standard and high-frequency force feedback

Compatibility

Officially compatible with:

  • PlayStation®5
  • PC

Summary

The Gran Turismo® DD Extreme (18 Nm) is Fanatec’s flagship Gran Turismo® Direct Drive system, combining extreme torque, advanced force feedback technology, and a high-end GT steering wheel for the most immersive sim racing experience on console and PC.

Specs

Additional information

Steering Wheel for Gran Turismo® DD Extreme:

Designed in collaboration with Polyphony Digital
Officially licensed for PlayStation®5 (compatibility is achieved via the Wheel Base)
Premium vegan leather grip gives it the look and feel of a GT road car
300 mm diameter is suitable for many different vehicles
2.7” OLED display for Tuning Menu access and Intelligent Telemetry Mode (where supported)
19 RGB LEDs (programmable on PC with FanaLab)
Diffused RGB RevLED strip
RGB FlagLEDs
RGB LED rings around the directional sticks
7-way FunkySwitch: left, right, up, and down directional inputs, push button, and rotary encoder functionality
Four 5-way directional sticks designed for Gran Turismo®
Magnetic shifter paddles for superior tactile response
3 mm-thick, black anodised aluminium paddle plates
Neodymium magnets
Two analogue clutch paddles with four switchable modes:
Clutch bite-point mode (standard/advanced)
Clutch/handbrake mode
Brake/throttle mode (allows driving without pedals connected)
Mappable axis mode
11 buttons optimised for the PlayStation® interface
Designed for QR2 from the ground up
Precision fit means you feel all the detail of FullForce technology
Steering wheel for Gran Turismo DD Pro:

ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base:
Officially licensed for PlayStation®5 consoles and PlayStation®4 consoles
Direct Drive servo motor
Custom-designed in Germany for the ClubSport DD+ specifically for sim racing
18 Nm holding torque
Optimised skew angle on rotor magnets reduces cogging torque
Patented, exclusive FluxBarrier technology improves motor efficiency and smoothness
FullForce technology
New force feedback protocol developed for Fanatec Direct Drive
Super low-latency detail effects through fine motor frequency contro
Passively cooled Wheel Base
Most thermally stable Wheel Base in its class
Consistent performance under the most extreme conditions
QR2
Wheel Base optimised for QR2 from the ground-up
Electronics module integrated with shaft
Diecast aluminium with CNC-machined finish
Motorsport-derived quick release system
QR1 downgrade possible (sold separately, coming soon)
Standard Tuning Menu allows beginners to get started quickly without having to worry about settings
Advanced Tuning Menu allows enthusiasts to fine-tune the force feedback characteristics to suit their driving preferences
High-resolution (contactless) Hall-position-sensor
Rotation: 2520 degrees (electronically limited, adjustable)
Slip ring system (life-tested for thousands of hours) provides cable-free delivery of power and data between Steering Wheel and Wheel Base without the need for a mechanical limiter (allows for high steering angle settings)
Compatible with entire Fanatec ecosystem (see Compatibility section for details)
T-nut rail system on sides and bottom for easily adjustable hard-mounting
Ports:
Power supply
USB-C to PC / console
Shifter 1
Shifter 2 (Sequential only)
Pedals
Handbrake
CAN (for future Fanatec peripherals)
Front-mounted threaded inserts for future Fanatec accessories. Not intended for front-mounting the wheel base to a sim racing chassis/cockpit.
Compatibility

The ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base is compatible with:
All Fanatec Steering Wheels (with QR2)
All Fanatec Pedals (adapter cables might be required on pedals without RJ12 connection)
ClubSport Shifter (all versions)
ClubSport Handbrake
All Fanatec Cockpits
ClubSport DD Table Clamp
ClubSport Table Clamp V2
Podium Mounting Brackets (the ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base includes M6 T-nuts for side-mounting; the Podium Mounting Brackets require the use of M6 bolts and washers)
Note: ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles are not supported.
The Steering Wheel for Gran Turismo® DD Extreme is compatible with Podium DD (2026), ClubSport DD, and ClubSport DD+. Note that PlayStation compatibility comes from the Base – this Steering Wheel does not enable PlayStation compatibility on Podium DD (2026) and ClubSport DD.

Platforms
This product is compatible with all PlayStation®4 consoles and PlayStation®5 consoles.
This product is compatible with PC on all major racing games.
Other platforms: Compatibility with other platforms depends on the used steering wheel. For more information, please check the product page of the steering wheel you plan to use.
Please note: PC and other platform compatibility is tested by Fanatec, but not tested nor endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
What's Included

Steering Wheel for Gran Turismo® DD Extreme
QR2 Lite Wheel-Side (preinstalled)
ClubSport DD+ Wheel Base
QR2 Base-Side (Type-F) (preinstalled)
Power Supply (regional)
4x T-nuts for rail mount system
USB cable (Type-C to Type-A)
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