Next Level Racing F-GT Pro V2 is Stylish, Strong Cockpit, but Is It Worth the Price?
Next Level Racing has just unveiled the F-GT Pro V2. A new addition to their line up of convertible rigs. It gives racers the option to switch between GT and Formula-style seating positions without needing tools and to do so easily.
From the outside, it’s a sleek and refined unit that uses 50mm metal tubing for the majority of the frame, but with a price tag of $1,199 USD or €999 (VAT included), it lands well into high-end sim rig territory.
So the real question becomes, is this a serious competitor to extrusion rigs, or is it a premium alternative for a sim racer looking for something different?
A bit more about the F-GT Pro V2?
As previously mentioned, the F-GT Pro V2 is built around a 50mm steel tubular frame, a notable step up from Next level Racing’s
more entry level convertible cockpits which routinely exhibit excessive flex. Now due to this upgraded material, Next Level Racing claims this new rig can handle direct drive wheelbases up to 25 Nm, more than enough to cover everything from the Fanatec DD1 to Simucube 2 Sport and beyond. Unless you’re training to be an indycar driver and have a base over 25 Nm’s, this rig should have you covered in terms of handling high end equipment.
This version also includes a manually reclining seat. The cockpit position can be changed on the fly from GT to Formula without needing to reach for an Allen key. That alone could be a major plus for households or users who drive across multiple disciplines.
Should you Just buy an 8020?
On paper, the 50mm steel tube chassis should offer all the rigidity you could want. For the vast majority of sim racers, especially those running wheels under 20 Nm, it’s likely more than enough.
However, for that price, you’re also within reach of a wide range of extruded aluminum rigs that offer arguably more in the long run. An 80/20 rig can be endlessly customized with mounts for button boxes, monitor arms, shifters, handbrakes, and even future upgrades like motion platforms. And while it might not look as elegant out of the box, it can grow with your setup in a way the F-GT Pro V2 might struggle to match.
That’s not to say there’s 0 ability to add onto the F-GT Pro V2. Next level racing sells several accessories to go alongside the F-GT Pro V2 to expand its capabilities.
For $199 USD, or €99 (VAT included), they sell a direct monitor mount accessory that lets you mount any monitor within reason to the rig (I doubt you can mount a 65” tv to it).
For the same price as the monitor mount they will also sell you Shifter and Handbrake Arm Add-on and for an additional $199, or €99 (VAT included) you can purchase a Keyboard and mouse tray.
Quite frankly, pricing for European, British and Australian buyers seems very reasonable for these accessories. However for American buyers this pricing is quite honestly out of hand, presumably due to tariffs on these products, prices might come down with time.
So, Who Is It For?
This rig isn’t for the sim racer looking to tinker, and bolt on every upgrade known to man.
It’s for the person who wants a refined, stable, and stylish cockpit they can unbox, assemble, and get racing on.
It’s especially appealing to sim racers who swap between disciplines, or anyone who values a sleek and living-room-friendly rig that doesn’t scream “garage project.”
Final Thoughts
Although we haven’t had the chance to test it yet, on paper, it looks like a solid unit with a few major trade offs, those being price, and in depth customization.
The Next Level Racing F-GT Pro V2 is a unique offering. It’s polished, rigid, and full of convenience-focused upgrades. But at $1,199, it’s not a value buy—it’s a premium rig, competing with the flexibility and open-ended potential of high-end extrusion cockpits.
However, any kind of value proposition really starts to fall apart if you’re a US buyer looking to buy any accessories. You can easily run this sim rig up to $1,799 once you add all of the accessories, which to be honest no sim rig is worth that much.