Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce vs Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce
Both are wheelbases. Here is every published spec side by side, with the source for each figure at the bottom of the page.
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The difference in one line
The Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce produces 8 Nm against the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce's 5 Nm, which is 1.6 times the peak force at the rim.
The CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce costs $230 less than the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce.
Specs side by side
| Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce | Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369.99 | $599.99 |
| Torque | 5 Nm peak | 8 Nm peak |
| Drive system | direct-drive | direct-drive |
| Quick release | QR2 | QR2 |
| Mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom for easily adjustable hard-mounting | T-nut rail system on sides and bottom for easily adjustable hard-mounting |
| Input voltage | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | PCXbox Series X|S | PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S |
Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Costs $230 less than the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce.
Cons
- Produces 5 Nm where the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce produces 8 Nm, a shortfall of 3.0 Nm, or 63% of its peak force.
- No published PlayStation 5 support, where the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce lists it.
Who it suits
Entry force. At 5 Nm this suits a desk clamp and a first direct-drive or gear-driven setup, in the $300 to $600 band.
Fanatec Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce: pros, cons, and who it suits
Pros
- Produces 8 Nm against the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce's 5 Nm, which is 1.6 times the peak force at the rim.
- Works on PlayStation 5, which the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce does not list support for.
Cons
- Costs $230 more than the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce.
Who it suits
Mid force. 8 Nm is where most drivers settle, and it is enough to feel the front axle load without needing a heavy rig, in the $300 to $600 band.
Which should you choose?
On budget alone, the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce is the cheaper of the two at $369.99, against $599.99 for the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce.
On force, the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce is the stronger unit at 8 Nm. Remember that peak torque is a ceiling rather than a setting, and a rig that flexes wastes the extra output.
If you are on PlayStation 5, only the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce publishes support for it.
What changed from the CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce to the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce
Both are Fanatec wheelbases, so this is a step within one range rather than a cross-brand choice.
- Peak torque moves from 5 Nm to 8 Nm, a change of 3.0 Nm.
- List price moves from $369.99 to $599.99, a difference of $230.
- PlayStation 5 support is added on the Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce.
Where to buy
Full CSL DD (5 Nm) FullForce specs · Full Gran Turismo® DD PRO Wheel Base (8 Nm) FullForce specs
Every spec on this page was read from the manufacturer's own published documentation.