Cranfield’s $165,000 Formula 1 Simulator is No Joke

For the serious (deep wallet) sim racers only.

We thought Aston Martin’s $7,450 AMR-C01 racing simulator was next-level. That was before UK-based Cranfield Simulation’s Full Motion + G-Force Formula 1 Simulator hit our radar — with a cool $165,000 starting point. 

Clearly, for hardcore stay-at-home racers who’ve moved well beyond XBOX and PlayStation, Cranfield’s F1 simulator kicks things off with a cockpit housing a composite single-seat chassis formed from a proper F1 mold coupled with a PRO system for quick seat movements for that true-to-life racing experience. 

UK-based Cranfield Simulation’s Full Motion + G-Force Formula 1 Simulator
The modular design of this range-topping F1 sim racer allows the simulator to be upgraded at any time. Photo: Cranfield Simulation

Add a D-BOX suspension platform, a rear traction loss system built on a yaw platform offering lateral acceleration cues, and Cranfield’s proprietary Motion Cueing Technology capable of providing the sensation of sustained motion, and it’s clear this F1 racer is no arcade-style setup swallowing endless quarters. 

Steering with nine rotary dials and 12 high-quality push buttons

gpx steering wheel for UK-based Cranfield Simulation’s Full Motion + G-Force Formula 1 Simulator
The GPX Steering Wheel used by professional racing drivers and sim racers worldwide is included in the Full Motion + G-Force Formula 1 Simulator. Photo: Cranfield Simulation

To get the race started, drivers are greeted by an adjustable pedal set with a hydraulic brake caliper down below and above, the insane hand-built GPX steering wheel with LCD screen by Precision Sim Engineering, which alone sells for over $3,000, all working in conjunction with simulation software where the magic appears on the massive 55-inch HD screen with VR headset. Like Aston Martin’s simulator, the Full Motion + G-Force Formula 1 comes pre-installed and configured with Assetto Corsa. 

Suppose this isn’t enough for all those discerning basement track stars. In that case, add-ons include a triple HD screen setup, a wrap-around projection screen arrangement, and even a personalized logo custom embroidered into the G-seat for the full effect. The company offers two other, significantly less expensive F1 simulators. But for consumers who take ESports and man caves seriously, this Full Motion + G-Force Formula 1 simulator is the go-to option — all for the price of a small condo.

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