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Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 — front view with OLED display and rubber grips
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 — alternate angle
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 — detail view
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 — rear with magnetic shifters and analog paddles
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 — side view
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 — QR2 Lite wheel-side
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Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3

300 mm Xbox-licensed GT3 wheel with OLED and dual clutch paddles

Description

The Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 (SKU CRD-9020021-WW) is a full-size, 300 mm GT3-style steering wheel and the successor to the CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2. It keeps the proven layout, grips and paddle system of its predecessor, and adds a 1" OLED display and a preinstalled QR2 Lite Wheel-Side. It weighs 1290 g including the quick release.

Paddles. A rocker-style magnetic shifter, precision-cut from anodized aluminum with a diamond-texture grip, allows up- and down-shifts with one hand on either side. Below it, two honeycomb-reinforced analog paddles switch between four modes with the center switch: clutch bite-point (standard/advanced), clutch/handbrake, brake/throttle (driving without pedals) and mappable axis.

Controls. The face includes two 12-position multi-position switches with rotary-encoder mode, a 7-way FunkySwitch, two 2-way toggle switches, two high-bezel snap-dome Pit and Neutral buttons (~2500 gf), seven standard buttons with removable caps, and a Tuning Menu button for force feedback and hardware settings on the wheel. Xbox and racing-style button caps are included.

Display and grips. The 1" white OLED (128 × 64) shows the Tuning Menu and basic data. The overmolded rubber grips use a 50 Shore A compound; the front plate is carbon-fiber-reinforced composite.

Compatibility. The wheel is designed for Xbox: on any compatible Fanatec base it makes the whole system, including attached pedals, shifters and handbrakes, work on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. It also works on Windows PC, and on PS4/PS5 when paired with a PlayStation-licensed direct drive base. Compatible bases: CSL DD, Gran Turismo DD Pro, ClubSport DD, ClubSport DD+, Podium DD1 and Podium DD2. It is QR1 compatible and allows High Torque Mode on ClubSport DD/DD+ and Podium bases with the preinstalled QR2 Lite.

Where to buyUpdated Oct 31, 2026
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USD 229.99
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USD 229.99
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USD 229.99
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Features & highlights

300 mm full-size GT3-style wheel
Officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
Magnetic rocker shifters in anodized aluminum
Two analog paddles with four modes (bite-point clutch, handbrake, brake/throttle, mappable axis)
1" white OLED display (128 x 64)
Two 12-position switches with rotary encoder mode
7-way FunkySwitch
Two 2-way toggle switches
Snap-dome Pit and Neutral buttons (~2500 gf)
Seven buttons with removable caps
Overmolded 50 Shore A rubber grips
QR2 Lite Wheel-Side preinstalled (QR1 compatible)
Successor to the CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2 with the same layout and grips
Adds a 1" OLED and QR2 Lite over the McLaren V2
Full High Torque Mode with QR2 Lite on all Fanatec bases
Makes a whole Fanatec setup Xbox-compatible

Driving style

The CSL GT3 is a full-size 300 mm GT3-style wheel designed for Xbox, with overmoulded 50 Shore A rubber grips, custom magnetic rocker shifters you can operate one-handed, and two analog paddles that switch between dual clutch, handbrake and brake/throttle modes. The 1-inch OLED shows gear and speed, the FunkySwitch and encoders handle tuning, and QR2 Lite is preinstalled for any Fanatec base. It is made for GT3 racing in Forza, Assetto Corsa Competizione and iRacing. Best for GT3 and GT racing on Xbox or PC; less suited for rally, drifting and formula cars.

Build quality

Mid-range build

The body is carbon fibre-reinforced composite with diamond-texture overmoulded rubber grips at 50 Shore A, and the paddles are precision-cut anodised aluminium, including the rocker-style magnetic shifter and the two honeycomb-reinforced analog paddles. At 1290 g with QR2 Lite it feels dense and well assembled, with metal in the paddle system and composites in the shell. It is premium-feeling mid-range hardware: serious inputs and a real display, without Podium-level full-metal construction.

Software

The CSL GT3 has no driver of its own: firmware, Tuning Menu and force feedback settings run through the Fanatec base it mounts to, configured in the Fanatec App for Windows PC, which also handles firmware updates. The Xbox license lives in the wheel, so it is plug-and-play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with any compatible Fanatec base, and it also works on PS4 and PS5 when paired with a PlayStation-licensed base; PC works with every Fanatec base. The 1-inch 128 x 64 OLED shows telemetry such as gear and speed, and the analog paddles can work as a dual clutch in supported games. Inputs and telemetry use the Fanatec SDK, and SimHub can push custom dashboards to compatible displays.

Specifications

Buttons7 buttons + Pit/Neutral snap-dome + Tuning Menu
Display1" white OLED (128 x 64)
Shifter PaddlesMagnetic rocker shifters (aluminum)
Diameter300 mm
ConstructionCarbon-fiber-reinforced composite, anodized aluminum shifters
GripOvermolded rubber (50 Shore A)
Quick ReleaseQR2 Lite (QR1 compatible)
Switches2 x 12-position switches + 2 x 2-way toggles
Encoders12-way switches in rotary encoder mode
Funky Switch1 x 7-way FunkySwitch
Paddle Mode2 analog paddles: clutch bite-point, handbrake, brake/throttle, axis
Console Mode LEDXbox mode LED
SoftwareFanatec App / on-wheel Tuning Menu
Weight1290 g (incl. QR2 Lite)

Pros

  • Dual analog clutch paddles with bite-point mode at an entry-level price
  • Light 1290 g weight helps force feedback detail on lower-torque bases
  • OLED and Tuning Menu allow on-wheel adjustments, useful on consoles
  • Durable, comfortable rubber grips for long sessions
  • Many inputs (FunkySwitch, 12-way switches, toggles) for button mapping
  • Turns a Fanatec setup Xbox-compatible

Cons

  • Plastic/composite construction rather than metal
  • Magnetic rocker shifters feel soft and lack a click for some users
  • Mostly unchanged from the McLaren GT3 V2 apart from OLED and QR2 Lite
  • Advanced OLED telemetry depends on PC software and game support
  • PlayStation only with a PlayStation-licensed Fanatec base
  • Only works with Fanatec direct drive bases

What's in the box

  • CSL Steering Wheel GT3
  • QR2 Lite Wheel-Side (preinstalled)
  • Xbox and racing-style button caps

Frequently asked questions

Which wheel bases and platforms is the CSL Steering Wheel GT3 compatible with?

Fanatec lists the CSL DD, Gran Turismo DD Pro, ClubSport DD, ClubSport DD+ and Podium DD1/DD2 as compatible. It works on PC and Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One with any of them, and on PS4/PS5 only when the base is PlayStation-licensed. Reviewers note it does not work with older belt-driven bases such as the CSL Elite or ClubSport V2.5.

Can I use full torque on a ClubSport DD or Podium base with the QR2 Lite?

Yes. Fanatec states the CSL Steering Wheel GT3 launched without torque restrictions and works in High Torque Mode with the preinstalled QR2 Lite on all Fanatec bases, including the Podium DD (2026). Fanatec still recommends a metal QR2 for the best feel, and one reviewer reported preferring it above about 12 Nm due to slight play.

How do the magnetic rocker shifters feel?

The upper paddle is a single aluminum rocker per side, so you can shift up and down with one hand. Reviewers describe the magnetic action as quiet and practical but soft, without a distinct click; some users adapt after a week, others prefer clicky paddles.

Is it built from metal?

No. The front plate is carbon-fiber-reinforced composite and the grips are overmolded rubber; only the shifter rockers are aluminum. Reviewers report no noticeable flex, but describe the finish as basic compared with metal or Alcantara wheels.

What is the difference from the CSL Elite McLaren GT3 V2?

Reviewers agree the layout, grips and paddle system are essentially the same as the McLaren GT3 V2. The GT3 adds a 1" OLED display and ships with a QR2 Lite Wheel-Side, and drops the McLaren branding. Owners of the V2 gain little unless they want the screen or QR2.

CSL Steering Wheel GT3 or CSL Elite Porsche Vision GT?

Fanatec positions the GT3 as the affordable, conventional GT layout with all-plastic construction and rubber grips, designed for Xbox. The Porsche Vision GT is a more premium wheel with a cast aluminum structure and suede-like Tactaris grips, aimed more at Gran Turismo and PlayStation users. Both work on PC.

What warranty does it have?

The Amazon US listing, sold by Amazon.com, states a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Warranty terms can vary by region and seller, so check the store you buy from.

Is the CSL Steering Wheel GT3 good value?

It lists at $229.99 in the US at Fanatec, Amazon and Best Buy. Reviewers rate value highly because dual analog clutch paddles with bite-point, an OLED and this many inputs are uncommon at this price in the Fanatec range; the cheaper CSL P1 V2 lacks the OLED and dual clutch.

How do I adjust settings or fix the wheel not being recognized?

Force feedback and hardware settings can be changed on the wheel through the Tuning Menu button and OLED, which helps on consoles. On PC, the Fanatec App handles firmware and settings. One reviewer reports that recognition problems were fixed by a firmware update that took about ten minutes.