Podium DD

1,099.95EURCurrent price: €1,099.95
This item is currently on backorder but is expected to ship 01/23/2026 - 01/26/2026. Your order will only ship once all items become available.
Podium DD delivers a true 25 Nm of holding torque with uncompromising stability and precision. FullForce technology enriches the force feedback signal with high-resolution detail, allowing every subtle interaction between car and surface to be felt. Built for drivers who demand absolute fidelity from their equipment.
Warranty3-Year Warranty
FullForce
SKU: CRD-9020022-EU

Absolute Fidelity.

Podium DD features the widest dynamic range ever achieved in a Fanatec Base. With 25 Nm holding torque and FullForce technology, it delivers the ultimate direct drive force feedback experience.

Power is Easy. Control is Crafted.

Engineered to deliver far higher performance within the same footprint as ClubSport DD, Podium DD has been redesigned from the inside out. The fully aluminum casing, motor shaft, and front and rear bearing seats are built to withstand higher forces and stronger vibrations.

Torque is cheap. Engineering isn’t.

Many mass market force feedback systems cannot sustain their claimed torque due to unstable internal temperatures. Podium DD is built differently. Reinforced electronics and a newly developed heatsink ensure thermal stability, maintaining a true 25 Nm dynamic range in all driving conditions.

FullForce: Driving the Detail. 

While today’s sims offer accurate steering forces, they often miss subtle sensations felt in real-world driving, such as vibrations from the engine, road surface, and loss of traction. FullForce fuses high-fidelity vibration cues with the core force feedback signal to deliver a more immersive driving experience, allowing developers to add these nuanced effects. 

Mechanical Honesty. 

An offset segmented rotor design naturally reduces unwanted magnetic cogging torque. Combined with our patented FluxBarrier technology to increase efficiency and smoothness, Podium DD provides crystal-clear force feedback in every driving situation. 

Designed for QR2. 

Podium DD was designed for the QR2 quick release from the ground-up allowing fast hot-swapping of wheels. The precision tapered interface creates a secure fit, transmitting every force-feedback detail faithfully to your hands. 

Composed at the Limit. 

Designed and engineered in Germany, Podium DD represents the most advanced expression of Fanatec direct drive technology. The proven second-generation architecture and robust electronics make it suitable for professional drivers, training environments, and commercial installations. 

Crafted in Metal. 
Crafted in Metal. 

The all-aluminum housing features redesigned front and rear covers that enhance rigidity and thermal performance. Diamond-cut Fanatec logos provide a precise finishing touch, reflecting the performance within. 

Maximize Your FOV. 
Maximize Your FOV. 

An included 10 cm shaft extension allows your display to sit between the Base and Wheel, positioned lower and closer to the driver. This expands your field of view and creates a striking mixed reality effect, where physical hardware and virtual cockpit begin to merge. 

Features

  • Powerful, dynamic response
    • The widest dynamic range of any Fanatec Base
    • 25 Nm holding torque (33 Nm peak overshoot)
    • Consistent performance under the most extreme conditions
  • Aluminum internals for strength and precision
    • Aluminum motor shaft
    • Aluminum bearing seats (front and rear)
  • Full metal casing for strength and heat dissipation
    • Diecast aluminum front and rear casing with diamond cut accents
    • Anodized aluminum body with cooling fins also functions as the rail mounting system
    • T-nut rail system on sides and bottom for easily adjustable hard-mounting
  • Direct Drive servo motor
    • Second-generation architecture, custom-designed in Germany specifically for sim racing
    • Optimized thermal management, passive cooling
    • Reinforced electronics and heatsink
    • Optimized skew angle on rotor reduces magnetic cogging torque
    • Patented, exclusive FluxBarrier technology improves motor efficiency and smoothness
  • FullForce technology
    • Super low-latency detail effects through fine motor frequency control
    • Fuses high-fidelity vibration cues with the core force feedback signal to deliver a more immersive driving experience
  • 10 cm Shaft Extension included
    • Allows optimal monitor positioning in front of base and behind wheel
    • Optional installation
  • QR2
    • Motor design optimized for QR2 with integrated electronics module
    • Cable-free delivery of power and data to Fanatec Steering Wheels
    • Diecast aluminum with CNC-machined finish
    • Motorsport-derived quick release system
  • Designed for Windows PC, can be used on Xbox when fitted with an Xbox licensed Steering Wheel
  • Standard and Advanced Tuning Menus let beginners get started instantly, while giving experienced drivers precise control over force feedback settings
  • High-resolution (contactless) Hall-position-sensor
  • Rotation: 2520 degrees (electronically limited, adjustable)
  • Compatible with entire Fanatec ecosystem (see Compatibility section for details)
  • Ports:
    • Power supply
    • USB-C to PC / console
    • Shifter 1
    • Shifter 2 (Sequential only)
    • Pedals
    • Handbrake
    • CAN (for future Fanatec peripherals)

Compatibility

Peripherals:

  • All Fanatec Steering Wheels (with QR2)
  • All Fanatec Hubs (Third-party USB Steering Wheels* can be mounted to ClubSport Universal Hub V2 or Podium Hub)
  • All Fanatec Pedals (adapter cables might be required on pedals without RJ12 connection)
  • ClubSport Shifter (all versions)
  • ClubSport Handbrake (all versions)
  • All Fanatec Cockpits
  • ClubSport DD Table Clamp
  • ClubSport Table Clamp V2
  • 10 cm DD Shaft Extension (included)
  • 15 cm DD Shaft Extension
  • Podium Mounting Brackets (Podium DD includes M6 T-nuts for side-mounting; the Podium Mounting Brackets require the use of M6 bolts and washers)

*USB coiled cable required to connect Third-Party USB Wheel to Windows PC.


Platforms:

  • PC: This product is compatible with PC when combined with a Fanatec Steering Wheel or Hub. Check the individual Steering Wheel product pages for compatibility.
  • Xbox®: This product becomes compatible with Xbox One® and Xbox Series X|S when used with any Fanatec Xbox-licensed steering wheel.
  • PlayStation®: This product is not compatible with any PlayStation® console and cannot be upgraded to achieve compatibility.

What's Included

  • Podium DD Base
  • QR2 Base-Side (Type-F) preinstalled
  • Power Supply (regional)
  • 4x T-nuts for rail mount system
  • Shaft Extension, 10cm
  • USB cable (Type-C to Type-A)
  • Allen Key, 4mm
  • QR Disassembly Tool and anchoring bolt
  • 4x M5x12 bolts for shaft extension

Documentation & Guides

Fanatec Explorer Guides and Articles
Video Guides

Fanatec Podium DD | Absolute Fidelity | Available Now

Special Notes

  • Not suitable for children. A Direct Drive Base is not a toy! Podium DD is suggested for advanced users. The fast movements of the steering wheel and strong torque can be dangerous. Please read the safety instructions.
  • FullForce functionality is dependent on developer support.