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Race in Style With the $995 RennSport Cockpit

by Rainier on Oct. 28, 2008 @ 11:29 a.m. PDT

Fanatec introduced its high-end, and at $995 USD also high priced, RennSport Cockpit. Specially designed for the strong force feedback effects of all Fanatec Porsche racing wheels, the RennSport Cockpit is the ultimate addition to complete the virtual racing experience.

Specially designed for the strong force feedback effects of all Fanatec Porsche racing wheels, the RennSport Cockpit is the ultimate addition to complete the virtual racing experience. Providing an Original Race Car seat design (as used in the GTR series), the fiberglass bucket race seat is extra wide for added comfort. The Fanatec RennSport Cockpit itself is constructed in an aluminum roll cage design that provides comforting stability needed during intense races. The adjustable seat, pedal placement, and wheel angle allows each racer to customize their set-up according to their preferences. The right-hand side integrated shifter attachment can be customized for left-handed drivers.

Additionally, the RennSport Cockpit has optional monitor brackets for up to three 24” monitors, or a single monitor up to 37”, an optional sliding drawer for a wireless keyboard, and is prepped for a 5.1 surround sound system.

Key features:

  • Super solid full aluminum construction in roll cage design
  • Original race car seat design (as used in GTR series)
  • Extra wide seat for more comfort
  • Race seat with white fiberglass bucket (black carbon fiber optional)
  • Seat adjustments: vertical, horizontal, angle
  • Pedal adjustment: horizontal
  • Wheel adjustment: vertical, angle
  • Integrated shifter attachment on the right side (left side optional)
  • Sliding drawer for wireless keyboard directly under the racing wheel (optional)
  • Monitor bracket for up to three 24” Monitors for full surround video (optional)
  • Monitor bracket for a single Monitor up to 37” (optional)
  • Prepped for a 5.1 sound system (optional)
  • Specially designed and fully compatible with all Fanatec Porsche wheels

The cockpit has as an MSRP of $995 USD (plus the cost of shipping from Germany) and is available now for purchase. Additionally, the first ten customers to purchase the cockpit will receive a free upgrade to a full carbon fiber seat (value of $300USD).

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