new era - Thrustmaster

Drive into a new era

products

T598

Feel racing sensations like never before with T598 and its Direct Axial Drive motor: the new generation of Direct Drive. This motor allows for perfect, clear wheel rim motion with no cogging, for high-fidelity Force Feedback.

NEW THRUSTMASTER PEDAL SET: RACELINE PEDALS

It’s a new era of sim racing, and we’re proud to present our new upgradable pedal set, Raceline Pedals.

quick release update

Natively convert your Thrustmaster wheel rim to the new Direct Drive quick release standard, so that it’s compatible with T818 and future Thrustmaster bases

HYPERCAR WHEEL ADD-ON

Immerse yourself in the demanding, prestigious atmosphere of luxury cars with Hypercar Wheel Add-On — an uncompromising design combining elegance and performance. Enjoy refined build quality with high-grade materials, plus sturdy, lightweight construction with a full-featured interface.

the key points of the new era

Limitations of the First-Generation Direct Drive Wheel Bases.

It’s time for a New Era of Direct Drive technology. Out with the old and in with the new. But why did we choose to innovate, rather than join the masses? To understand that, you’ll need to understand the limitations of First-Generation Direct Drive technology.

DIRECT AXIAL DRIVE: UNVEILING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIRECT DRIVE WHEEL BASES.

In this second paper, we explain in great detail how Axial Flux Motors inspired the industry’s first Direct Axial Drive (DaD) wheel base, and why this revolutionary change will define the Next Generation of sim racing technology.

timeline

30 years of simracing

For 30 years, Thrustmaster has strived to provide the best motors for racing enthusiasts around the world. In keeping with our mission, it is now time to take you into the new era of racing simulation.