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Fanatec Podium DD1

The Fanatec Podium DD1 is a premium direct-drive wheel base delivering up to 20 Nm of torque, designed for serious sim racers seeking unmatched force feedback precision. Built with a durable aluminum housing, high-resolution encoder, and PC compatibility, it’s perfect for F1, GT, rally, and drifting enthusiasts.

Fanatec Podium DD1

Fanatec Podium DD1

$1000

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 51 wheel bases on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (more performance, lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

Torque

Weak points

EncoderLightnessAffordability
  • Torque

    20 NmTop 30%
  • Encoder

    16 bit
  • Lightness

    13 kg
  • Affordability

    $1,000

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$1,000
13 kg

Performance

20 Nm
16 bit
Direct Drive

Build

Aluminum
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Wheel Base Torque Performance

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