Fanatec CSL DD wheelbase rear centered view

Fanatec CSL DD

Name: Fanatec CSL DD
Brand: Fanatec
SKU: 1468
Price: 1158.54 PLN
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Reference CSL_DD_QR2L_90_EU

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The Fanatec CSL DD QR2 is a compact Direct Drive wheel base offered on one product page in 5 Nm and 8 Nm variants. Both versions use the same direct-drive system, FullForce technology, contactless Hall sensor, passively cooled aluminium housing and preinstalled QR2 Lite Base-Side (Type-C). The 5 Nm variant is supplied with a 90 W power supply, while the 8 Nm variant includes the 180 W Boost Kit 180.

Power Unit Variant (Torque)

5NM TORQUE (90W PSU)
8NM TORQUE (180W PSU)

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Direct Drive and FullForce without belts or gears

The motor connects directly to the steering axis, so no belt or gear drive sits between the motor and the steering wheel. This design transfers force-feedback reactions without intermediate drive components. Patented FluxBarrier technology supports motor efficiency and smoothness, while a contactless Hall sensor monitors axis position.

FullForce uses a protocol developed for Fanatec Direct Drive bases and fine motor-frequency control to reproduce detailed effects with very low latency. The feature requires firmware V1.5.1.2 or later and implementation by the game; its presence in the wheel base does not mean that every title supports it automatically.

One wheel-base design with two torque levels

The 5 Nm variant uses the standard 90 W power supply and produces 5 Nm of peak torque. The 8 Nm variant includes the 180 W Boost Kit 180, unlocking the motor's full performance and higher output. In the linear FFS setting, Fanatec specifies up to 4 Nm and 6 Nm respectively, while the 5 Nm and 8 Nm figures apply to the peak setting.

The 5 Nm version can be upgraded later with an original Boost Kit 180 without replacing the wheel base. For safety, Fanatec permits only the standard 90 W supply or Boost Kit 180; using another power supply can be dangerous and voids the wheel-base warranty.

QR2 Lite Base-Side with steering-wheel hot-swap

The preinstalled QR2 Lite Base-Side (Type-C) uses a tapered coupling derived from the solution developed for the BMW M4 GT3 race car. A steering wheel is attached by pressing its QR2 adapter onto the base-side coupling, while removal is performed by pulling the wheel-side sleeve and the wheel away from the base.

The base-side component is made from carbon fibre-reinforced polyamide and supports QR2 Lite Wheel-Side, QR2 Wheel-Side and QR2 Pro Wheel-Side. Fanatec confirms that it does not restrict torque in the 8 Nm configuration. Compatible steering wheels can be exchanged without restarting the wheel base or simulator.

Aluminium housing, passive cooling and rig expansion

The extruded and CNC-machined aluminium housing acts as both a rigid chassis and a heat sink. The wheel base operates without a fan, although sufficient space should be left around it for passive airflow. T-nut rails on the sides and bottom support bottom or side mounting to a sim-racing rig.

The rear panel provides connections for power, USB-C, pedals, handbrake, two shifters and Fanatec DataPort-C. The front threaded inserts are intended for Fanatec accessories rather than front-mounting the complete wheel base to a cockpit. PC or Xbox operation requires a compatible steering wheel, with Xbox compatibility supplied by an Xbox-licensed wheel.

Max torque: 5 nm
8 nm

Parameter	Shared data for the 5 Nm and 8 Nm variants
Product-page name	Fanatec CSL DD QR2 5 Nm / 8 Nm
Product type	Direct Drive sim-racing wheel base
Force feedback technology	Direct Drive and FullForce
Motor technology	Patented FluxBarrier technology
Position sensor	High-resolution contactless Hall sensor
Steering axis	Carbon fibre-enhanced composite
Rotation	Up to 2520°, electronically limited and adjustable
Quick-release system	QR2 Lite Base-Side (Type-C), exchangeable and preinstalled
QR2 Lite Base-Side material	Carbon fibre-reinforced polyamide
Steering-wheel hot-swap	Supported without restarting the simulator or wheel base
Power and data transfer to steering wheel	Slip-ring system without an external steering-wheel cable
Housing	Extruded and CNC-machined aluminium with composite end caps
Cooling	Passive; housing acts as a heat sink, fanless
Cockpit mounting	Side and bottom T-nut rails; bottom or side hard-mounting
Mounting T-nuts	4 × M6 × 8 mm T-nuts included; hard-mount bolts are not included
Hard-mount bolt specification	M6 × (10 + X) mm, where X is the thickness of the mounting plate
Table mounting	With a compatible clamp sold separately; supported table thickness 5–60 mm
Front threaded inserts	For Fanatec accessories; not intended for front-mounting the base to a cockpit
Ports	Power supply, USB-C to PC or console, Fanatec DataPort-C, Shifter 1, Shifter 2 sequential only, Pedal, Handbrake
USB cable	USB Type-C to Type-A, approximately 2.9 m, included
Tuning menus	Standard Tuning Menu and Advanced Tuning Menu
FullForce requirement	Firmware V1.5.1.2 or later and game-level feature support

Platform or device	Status	Notes
Windows PC	Compatible	Requires a compatible Fanatec steering wheel; functionality depends on the game
Xbox One and Xbox Series X\|S	Conditionally compatible	Requires an Xbox-licensed Fanatec steering wheel; game support is also required
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5	Not compatible	The wheel base cannot be upgraded or updated to add PlayStation compatibility
Fanatec steering wheels	Compatible	The wheel must use QR2 Lite Wheel-Side, QR2 Wheel-Side or QR2 Pro Wheel-Side
Fanatec pedals	Compatible	Pedal sets without an RJ12 connection may require an adapter cable
ClubSport Shifter and ClubSport Static Shifter Paddles	Compatible	Connect to the appropriate ports; the second Shifter port supports sequential mode only
ClubSport Handbrake	Compatible	All versions of the Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake are supported
Fanatec cockpits	Compatible	Supplied T-nuts allow the mounting points to be adjusted
CSL DD Table Clamp, ClubSport DD Table Clamp and ClubSport Table Clamp V2	Compatible, sold separately	Select the clamp to suit the installation and table thickness
Podium Mounting Brackets	Compatible, sold separately	Require M6 bolts and washers, which are not supplied with the wheel base
Boost Kit 180	Compatible	Included with the 8 Nm variant; upgrades the 5 Nm variant to 8 Nm

1. What is the difference between the 5 Nm and 8 Nm variants?

The wheel-base construction and features are the same. The variants differ in power supply, SKU and available torque: the 5 Nm version has a 90 W supply, while the 8 Nm version includes the 180 W Boost Kit 180.

2. Can the 5 Nm variant be upgraded to 8 Nm later?

Yes. The original Boost Kit 180, sold separately, unlocks 8 Nm operation. Only the standard 90 W supply or the Fanatec Boost Kit 180 intended for this base should be used.

3. Is a steering wheel included?

No. Both variants include the wheel base with QR2 Lite Base-Side, the appropriate power supply, USB cable, T-nuts and Quick Guide. A compatible Fanatec steering wheel with a suitable QR2 Wheel-Side must be selected separately.

4. Does the QR2 Lite Base-Side restrict torque in the 8 Nm version?

No. Fanatec confirms that the preinstalled QR2 Lite Base-Side (Type-C) works with QR2 Lite, QR2 and QR2 Pro wheel-side versions without a torque restriction, including with Boost Kit 180.

5. Does the wheel base work on PC?

Yes, when combined with a compatible Fanatec steering wheel. Individual features, including FullForce, depend on game support and current firmware.

6. Does the wheel base work on Xbox?

Yes, when used with an Xbox-licensed Fanatec steering wheel. The wheel provides Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S compatibility, and the game must also support the hardware.