Value Lab / Asetek
Asetek Forte Direct Drive Wheelbase 18 Nm
18 Nm peak/holding · $949 (official store, 2026-07-18) · base only
We have not driven this product. Every figure below comes from the linked manufacturer sources, each with its retrieval date.
To actually drive, you still need: Steering wheel · Pedals · Compatible mount when the rig cannot accept the sliding T-nuts · QR adapter for third-party wheels
| Torque | 18 Nm (peak/holding) | Exact official wording: 'Max Torque: 18Nm peak/holding'. Asetek defines holding torque as continuous output for up to 40 seconds. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949 (2026-07-18) | US store price excluding sales tax |
| Availability | Current model | |
| Slew rate | 6.7 Nm/ms (peak) | |
| Encoder | 22-bit absolute with slipring (tested beyond 200,000,000 rotations) 0.000085 deg; 4,000,000 steps per revolution | |
| Rotation | not disclosed | |
| Motor | Direct drive; motor topology not published | |
| PC | Yes | |
| PlayStation | No | |
| Xbox | No | |
| Quick release | Asetek Racing Quick Release included; third-party wheels need a compatible Asetek or universal QR adapter | |
| Mounting | Preinstalled sliding bottom-channel T-nuts (87 mm width, 30-160 mm length); optional bottom, side, front, tilt and table-clamp mounts sold separately | |
| Dimensions | 133 x 132 x 293 mm (length incl. quick release) | |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | |
| Power supply | 400 W power supply included | |
| In the box | Forte Direct Drive Wheelbase · Asetek Racing Quick Release · 400 W power supply · US/EU/UK 1.5 m power cords · ON/OFF button box · Torque OFF button box · USB-C to USB-A cable | |
| Warranty | 24 months (asetek.com purchases) |
Sources for this sheet (3)
- manufacturer product page torque, slew rate, encoder, dimensions, weight, psu, included, platforms, quick release, price retrieved 2026-07-18
- manufacturer manual mounting, included retrieved 2026-07-18
- manufacturer FAQ warranty retrieved 2026-07-18
Last verified 2026-07-18 · confidence: high. Rotation has no published numeric maximum (null). Also has a 5-port USB-C hub in the base and programmable RGB (4 zones x 21 LEDs).