New York, May 15, 2013. Thrustmaster company announces the release on the American market of the new detachable steering wheel Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition for the famous base system T500RS* and Ferrari F1 Wheel Integral T500*, which is a replica of the steering wheel of the same name car.
The world of Thrustmaster Racing continues to grow
The release of the new steering wheel directly correlates to Thrustmaster’s goal of creating a real world of speed for the most hardened racers – a world based on the T500RS. The product line consistently developed by Thrustmaster includes the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On, TH8 RS and now the Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition.
It wasn’t a coincidence that we chose the Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition: Thrustmaster developers wanted to create the most realistic steering wheel in the style of the Ferrari GT. The rear-mid-engine V8-powered 458 Challenge model offers Ferrari athletes, professional and non-professional Gentlemen Driver customers a stunning cocktail of incredible functionality, maximum driving pleasure and powerful emotions. With this replica, Thrustmaster offers riders not only a new steering wheel, but also the opportunity to try out truly different driving styles.
Maximum Realism
This model is a detachable steering wheel with Thrustmaster Quick Release system, which makes it very easy to change steering wheels* replace the Ferrari F1 steering wheel with the Ferrari 458 Challenge or GT . 28cm diameter steering wheel with durable textured-rubber coating all around. In the center of the steering wheel are 2mm thick bars of polished metal coated metallic paint. The steering wheel weighs over 1.2 kg, ensuring a realistic sense of inertia and feedback.
Also Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition is equipped with two big sequential paddle shifters, which are attached to the steering wheel and move with it: 13 cm high in 2 mm polished metal with metallic paint. The tactical buttons on the blade switches are made to the highest quality standards and are designed for more than 10 million activations.
In addition, the steering wheel has 6 command buttons, conveniently located and clearly labeled, as well as a three-position switch Manettino® with push button push in the center and a multi-position button.
(* Sold separately.
Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition will be available in June 2013. Recommended retail price 6,199 Dollars.
Is the Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition compatible with all gaming consoles or is it limited to a specific platform?
Is the Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition compatible with other racing wheels or is it exclusive to the Thrustmaster brand?