Pininfarina has surprised the racing game community with their simulators that overshadow other simulators owing to their stunning design. The one created by Fabio Bilotta and Zagato has still not left our memories. Now, Prodrive wants to sweep that memory clean with a racing simulator that seems right out of a sci-fi movie plot.
The rig’s idea was originally mustered up by David Richards (ex-F1 team principal) and then materialized by designer and automotive legend Ian Calum. A stunning statement piece for any interior, this masterpiece is an avant-garde furniture piece fused with the DNA of a powerful racing machine. The Prodrive Racing Simulator’s design is inspired by the hull of superyachts, and keeping that emotion, the maker chose Pendennis, a company known for their marine vessel designs.
Designer: Prodrive
Prodrive is no stranger to designing racing simulators, and the latest creation is a testament to the craft of Britain’s most celebrated artisans. Adopting the technique used in the construction of their race cars, the Oxfordshire-based motorsport and engineering group has crafted the racing sim from a carbon fiber monocoque that seems to float inside the wooden housing designed by superyacht builder Pendennis. The high-end cockpit is surrounded by a hoop constructed out of 16 layers of steam-formed beech wood. That invincible finish comes from the lacquered gloss black layering that you can easily compare to a grand piano’s finish.
The comfortable seat is upholstered in fine Connolly leather, and the buyer gets to choose the stitching. The plaques of the rig are crafted by Vaughtons, the 200-year-old medal makers behind the original Olympic medals and Aston Martin’s badges. The performance matches the sublime design as the simulator boasts a 49-inch curved screen with a high refresh rate, a Precision SIM LM Pro steering wheel with a direct-drive Simucube motor, a life-like mechanical pedal box, a Custom-built system running a GeForce RTX 12GB graphics card, and Assetto Corsa software pre-installed.
The visuals of the racing sim are complemented by the Bang & Olufsen audio experience that’s best enjoyed with the included Beoplay HX headphones. You can even choose to update to the H100 model if audio matters. For more serious users, the simulator has virtual coaching services that can connect you to race professionals worldwide. Thus, making the racing sim a personalized performance platform if you are serious about motorsports. Prodrive Racing Simulator is clearly in the high-end segment of the racing sim world, and that’s reflected in the $49,000 price tag.
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