The Subsequent stage Racing GTElite Ford GT Cockpit and ES1 Ford GT Seat had been unveiled at Gamescom in Germany, and the licenced gear will likely be accessible in October.
Through the 2022 Gamescom convention in Cologne, Germany, Subsequent Degree Racing unveiled a newly branded possibility for its GTElite cockpit and their ES1 seat. The GTElite Ford GT Version and ES1 Ford GT Version Seat are these merchandise and so they’ll be accessible later this yr in October.
The GTElite is identical cockpit we’ve reviewed previously, simply this one is available in an unimaginable metallic blue color, usually consultant of the Ford and Crew Fordzilla branding. It consists of official Ford GT branding, with the laser-etched white stripes and official logos paying homage to the well-known supercar.
As for the seat, it’s the identical bucket-style seat it’s already been promoting, however with Ford GT options as effectively.
We had been available in individual on the reveal, and below the exhibition present lighting, the brilliant blue colors pop compared to the normally subdued sim racing cockpit colors.
“That is one thing a bit distinctive,” stated Kam Khadem, Head of Model at Subsequent Degree Racing to Traxion.GG.
“We’ve the carbon gray already and that is one other color that we’re introducing to our vary.
“To do laser etching like that, it took some analysis and growth. However we’re enthusiastic about it as a result of we actually assume it makes the cockpit that rather more premium and true to the Ford model.”
These merchandise are being bought individually as of the announcement. There doesn’t look to be a bundle of those merchandise presently. In fact, they appear gorgeous collectively. The cockpit is priced at $799 USD / $1099 AUD / £749 GBP / €849 EU and the seat retails for $499 USD / $699 AUD / £449 GBP / €549 EU.
“Ford is a world model with years of experience in motorsports, and for them to belief us to tackle this mission and actually push its esports and sim racing facet of issues ahead, it’s superior,” defined Khadem.
On each the aluminium body and the bucket seat, plus all the equipment included just like the belts and anti-slip mat, you’ll discover the Ford GT and Crew Fordzilla branding prevalent.
Subsequent Degree Racing and Crew Fordzilla have been partnered up for a while, so increasing on that and releasing an formally licensed Ford product simply is smart.
The brand new licenced merchandise are on the Ford and Crew Fordzilla stand at Gamescom, the place guests can take a look at out the brand new gear paired with Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Professional wheel bases on Gran Turismo 7 or DiRT Rally 2.0.