The QR2 is here – in all regions!

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It’s finally here… we are thrilled to present the QR2! Our new quick release system is a significant milestone for the Fanatec ecosystem that we have taken extra time to perfect.

What is the QR2?

This is a fundamental upgrade to the way our Steering Wheels connect to our Wheel Bases. Developed to meet the demands of real-world motorsport, the QR2 was first used in the 2022 BMW M4 GT3. It has since seen further refinements for sim racing.

Why did it take so long?

Motorsport-grade quick releases are normally manufactured in small quantities, and our demands for mass production are very different. It took a huge engineering effort to develop a design that could be made in three different ways: fully CNC milled from billet aluminium for the Pro, diecast aluminium for the regular, and carbon fibre-reinforced composite for the Lite.

Why should I upgrade?

QR2 is a major improvement over the QR1 in terms of strength, stability, ease of use, and precision fit. You should also find a reduction in mechanical noise while driving, and an improvement in force feedback detail. QR2-equipped wheels can be attached to a Fanatec Wheel Base without touching the spring-loaded sleeve mechanism, making it quicker and easier to start racing. The new design also makes the electronic connection for data and power more secure.

Are my existing Fanatec products compatible?

If your Wheel Base and Steering Wheel have an exchangeable quick release, then yes! Please check the Fanatec website for all the compatibility details.

Pricing:

Regular QR2 Wheel-Side:
EU: 99.95€
US: $99.95
Japan: ¥15,800
Australia: $169.90

QR2 Pro Wheel-Side:
EU: 199.95€
US: $199.95
Japan: ¥31,600
Australia: $339.90

QR2 Lite Wheel-Side:
EU: 59.95€
US: $59.95
Japan: ¥9,500
Australia: $99.90

QR2 Base-Side (Type-C):
EU: 69.95€
US: $69.95
Japan: ¥11,500
Australia: $119.90

QR2 Base-Side (Type-M):
EU: 149.95€
US: $149.95
Japan: ¥23,700
Australia: $249.90

The QR1 Wheel-Side is now available with a 50% discount. You may have noticed that many of our Steering Wheels have dropped in price – this is because we have already applied this saving to every Steering Wheel that comes with a QR1 Wheel-Side by default.

We also added the QR2 Base-Side Type-M to our Podium Wheel Base DD1 and Podium Wheel Base DD2 without any price increase to ensure the future compatibility for our Podium customers.