Fanatec Launches End-of-Year Sale With Up To 30% Off Direct Drive Bases

Fanatec has officially launched its End-of-Year deals! Running from December 22 through December 31, Fanatec is offering significant discounts on wheelbases, rims, pedals, and accessories!

Limited Stock, First Come First Serve

As with all of Fanatec’s previous sales, this is promotion is a first come, first serve affair, with limited stock, availability, and pricing varying by region.

Europe Gets The Best Selection

After digging through the various different catalogue’s, it seems that sim racers in Europe are getting the most comprehensive catalog, with discounts ranging from 10% all the way up to 30%.

Direct Drive Bases:

  • CSL DD QR2 5 Nm: €299.95 (€50 off)
  • CSL DD QR2 8 Nm: €399.95 (€50 off)
  • ClubSport DD: €599.95 (€200 off, 25% discount)
  • Gran Turismo DD Extreme: €974.95 (€325 off)
  • Podium DD1 QR1: €699.95 (€300 off, nearly 30% discount)

Steering Wheels:

  • CSL Elite Porsche Vision GT: €299.95
  • CSL Elite WRC: €199.99
  • ClubSport Racing Wheel F1: €1,199.95 (€150 off)
  • ClubSport Formula V2.5 X: €309.95 (€60 off)
  • BMW M3 GT2 V2: €269.95 (€50 off)

Handbrakes

  • ClubSport Handbrake V2: €169.95 (15% off)

Pricing In The United States

Unfortunately, the post-tariff pricing has remained in the United States, meaning our pricing is still high compared to those found in Europe. Despite this, there are still substantial discounts on offer here, ranging from 11% off to 33% off.

Direct Drive Bases:

  • CSL DD QR2 5 Nm: $379.99 (down from $429.99, save $50)
  • CSL DD QR2 8 Nm: $479.99 (down from $549.99, save $70)
  • ClubSport DD (12 Nm): $699.99 (down from $999.99, save $300 – 30% off)
  • ClubSport DD+ (15 Nm): $899.99 (down from $1,179.99, save $280 – 24% off)

PlayStation Compatible Wheelbases:

  • Gran Turismo DD Extreme: $1,124.99 (down from $1,499.99, save $375 – 25% off)
  • Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base 8 Nm: $599.99 (down from $739.99, save $140 – 19% off)
  • Gran Turismo DD Pro QR2 5 Nm: $779.99 (down from $879.99, save $100 – 11% off)

Rims:

  • CSL Elite Porsche Vision GT: $299.99 (down from $349.99, save $50)
  • CSL Elite WRC: $239.99 (down from $269.99, save $30)
  • ClubSport Formula V2.5 X: $389.99 (down from $439.99, save $50)
  • ClubSport Formula V2.5: $349.99 (down from $399.99, save $50)
  • ClubSport Racing Wheel F1: $1,299.99 (down from $1,499.99, save $200)
  • Podium BMW M4 GT3: $1,299.99 (down from $1,599.99, save $300 – 19% off)
  • ClubSport BMW M3 GT2 V2 + QR2: $314.99 (down from $369.99, save $55)

Handbrakes:

  • ClubSport Handbrake V2: $195.99 (down from $229.99, save $34 – 15% off)

Canada Pricing (In CAD):

Direct Drive Bases:

  • CSL DD QR2 5 Nm: $549.99 (down from $619.99)
  • CSL DD QR2 8 Nm: $694.99 (down from $794.99)
  • ClubSport DD: $1,007.99 (down from $1,439.99, save $432 – 30% off)
  • ClubSport DD+: $1,295.99 (down from $1,699.99, save $404 – 24% off)

PlayStation Compatible Wheelbases:

  • Gran Turismo DD Extreme: $1,619.99 (down from $2,154.99, save $535)
  • Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base 8 Nm: $859.99 (down from $1,064.99)
  • Gran Turismo DD Pro QR2 5 Nm: $1,119.99 (down from $1,264.99)

Rims:

  • CSL Elite Porsche Vision GT: $499.99 (down from $574.99)
  • CSL Elite WRC: $345.99 (down from $389.99)
  • ClubSport Formula V2.5 X: $559.99 (down from $634.99)
  • ClubSport Formula V2.5: $499.99 (down from $574.99)
  • ClubSport Racing Wheel F1: $1,859.99 (down from $2,154.99)
  • Podium BMW M4 GT3: $1,869.99 (down from $2,299.99)
  • ClubSport BMW M3 GT2 V2 + QR2: $449.99 (down from $529.99)

Handbrakes:

  • ClubSport Handbrake V2: $279.99 (down from $329.99)

Our Take

If you’ve been eyeing Fanatec and want solid mid-range and upper mid-range hardware, these deals represent truly solid savings, particularly on mid-range wheelbases. The ClubSport DD at €599.95 in Europe or $699.99 in the US is a very solid price, bringing it far more in line with the pricing of competitors like the Simagic Alpha Evo ($549). If you want something with more power, Fanatec’s somewhat aging Podium DD1 is very reasonable at €699.95. Overall, the Fanatec end of year sale is very solid, and is a great opportunity for people looking to get into the Fanatec ecosystem and bring their pricing far more in line with their competitors.

You can check out Fanatec’s End-of-Year deals here.