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The Fanatec CSL GT3 is a full-size 300 mm sim-racing steering wheel officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. It features a 1-inch OLED display, magnetic shifter paddles, two multi-purpose analogue paddles, two 12-position switches, a FunkySwitch and overmoulded rubber grips rated at 50 Shore A. The preinstalled QR2 Lite Wheel-Side supports High Torque Mode on compatible ClubSport DD and Podium DD wheel bases.
- Wheel size
- 300
- Steering wheel type
- Open (GT, Formula)
- Grip material
- PU
- Display
- Yes
- QR Included
- Yes
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| Product name | Fanatec CSL GT3 |
| Official manufacturer name | CSL Steering Wheel GT3 |
| Simline.eu product index | CRD-9020021-WW |
| Manufacturer SKU | CRD-9020021-WW |
| EAN | Not published on the manufacturer's product page |
| Product type | GT3 sim-racing steering wheel for a compatible Fanatec wheel base; not a standalone device |
| Official licence | Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One |
| Wheel format | Full-size GT3-style steering wheel |
| Width | 300 mm |
| Weight | 1290 g including quick release |
| Grips | Overmoulded rubber with 50 Shore A hardness |
| Display | White OLED, 1 inch, 128 × 64 pixels |
| Magnetic shifters | Rocker design; anodised aluminium precision-cut from one block; diamond-textured grips |
| One-handed operation | Each rocker paddle allows both upshifts and downshifts |
| Analogue paddles | Two, reinforced with a honeycomb structure |
| Analogue-paddle modes | Clutch bite point, clutch/handbrake, brake/throttle and mappable axes |
| Two-way toggle switches | Two |
| Multi-Position Switches | Two 12-position switches with rotary-encoder mode |
| FunkySwitch | Seven functions: left, right, up, down, push action and rotary encoder |
| Pit and Neutral buttons | Two high-bezel buttons with laser-engraved P/N markings and Snapdome mechanisms; approximately 2500 gf |
| Additional buttons | Seven with removable caps; six face buttons support the Button Caps and Sticker Set |
| Button caps | Xbox and Racing Style markings included |
| Tuning Menu | Dedicated button for force feedback and compatible Fanatec hardware settings |
| Xbox mode indicator | LED |
| Quick release | QR2 Lite Wheel-Side, preinstalled |
| QR2 Lite material | Carbon-fibre-reinforced composite |
| QR2 Lite locking | Spring-loaded locking pin and tapered connection profile |
| High Torque Mode | Supported on compatible ClubSport DD / DD+ and Podium DD1 / DD2 bases with the preinstalled QR2 Lite |
| Package contents | CSL Steering Wheel GT3, preinstalled QR2 Lite Wheel-Side and Racing Style button caps |
| Platform, wheel base or component | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One | Compatible | Xbox electronics are located inside the steering wheel; a compatible Fanatec base is required |
| Windows PC | Compatible | Full feature support still depends on the game, driver and implementation of the Fanatec SDK |
| PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 | Conditionally compatible | Requires a PlayStation-licensed Direct Drive base; platform compatibility is provided by the wheel base |
| CSL DD | Compatible | Requires matching QR2 Base-Side or a suitable QR1 Wheel-Side when the base uses QR1 |
| Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base | Compatible | The base provides PlayStation support; the steering wheel adds Xbox compatibility |
| ClubSport DD | Compatible | The preinstalled QR2 Lite permits maximum torque and High Torque Mode |
| ClubSport DD+ | Compatible | The preinstalled QR2 Lite permits maximum torque and High Torque Mode; the base provides PlayStation support |
| Podium Wheel Base DD1 | Compatible | High Torque Mode is available with the preinstalled QR2 Lite and matching QR2 Base-Side |
| Podium Wheel Base DD1 PS4 | Compatible | A matching QR2 connection is required; the wheel base provides PlayStation support |
| Podium Wheel Base DD2 | Compatible | High Torque Mode is available with the preinstalled QR2 Lite and matching QR2 Base-Side |
| Direct Drive base with QR1 | Compatible after changing quick release | A QR1 Wheel-Side can be fitted; Fanatec recommends upgrading the wheel base to QR2 |
| Button Caps and Sticker Set | Compatible, sold separately | Fits six front buttons with removable caps |
1. Is a wheel base included?
No. The Fanatec CSL GT3 is a steering wheel for a compatible Fanatec wheel base. The base, pedals and other peripherals are sold separately.
2. Which quick release is included?
A preinstalled QR2 Lite Wheel-Side made from carbon-fibre-reinforced composite. Direct attachment requires a wheel base fitted with the matching QR2 Base-Side.
3. Does the Fanatec CSL GT3 work with Xbox?
Yes. The steering wheel is officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Attaching it to a compatible wheel base enables the complete Fanatec system to operate on these consoles.
4. Does the wheel work with PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4?
Yes, when paired with a PlayStation-licensed Fanatec Direct Drive wheel base such as the Gran Turismo DD Pro or ClubSport DD+. Support for individual functions also depends on the game.
5. Does QR2 Lite limit the wheel base torque?
Not on this model. Fanatec confirms maximum torque and High Torque Mode on compatible ClubSport DD, ClubSport DD+, Podium DD1 and DD2 bases with the preinstalled QR2 Lite Wheel-Side.
6. How do the magnetic shifter paddles operate?
Each aluminium paddle has a rocker design and can perform both upshifts and downshifts with one hand. The magnetic mechanism provides a defined response.
7. What are the two analogue paddles used for?
They can operate as a clutch with bite-point control, clutch and handbrake, brake and throttle, or two mappable analogue axes. Brake/throttle mode allows driving without connected pedals.
8. What are the display specifications?
It is a white 1-inch OLED with a resolution of 128 × 64 pixels. It shows supported data and Tuning Menu settings depending on the wheel base, platform and game.
9. Can the steering wheel be used with a QR1-equipped base?
Yes, after replacing the preinstalled QR2 Lite with a compatible QR1 Wheel-Side. Fanatec nevertheless recommends upgrading a Direct Drive wheel base to QR2 for the connection intended for this steering wheel.
10. What is supplied in the box?
The CSL Steering Wheel GT3, preinstalled QR2 Lite Wheel-Side and a set of Racing Style button caps. Xbox button markings are installed on the wheel.




