Sim racing has come a long way in recent times. No longer the preserve of motorsport fanatics, now it's a business unto itself with professional drivers and high-end sim hardware. The more realistic and authentic demanded, the greater the need for genuine kit. And so here comes the Ascher McLaren Artura Wheel Sport Steering —a game-changer for the sim racing world.
This steering wheel isn't merely a high-end gaming peripheral, but a hyper-realistic facsimile of the actual steering wheel of the McLaren Artura GT4 racing car. Commisioned personally by Ascher Racing in co-operation with McLaren and Simucube, the Artura Sport wheel brings a taste of the track to your sim desk.
1. The Genesis of Authenticity
The most distinctive thing about the McLaren Artura Sport Steering Wheel, maybe, is that not only is it a race car wheel in appearance—it is a race car wheel.
The wheel is furnished with authentic McLaren Artura GT4 parts, identical design, button location, tread, and contours. It provides an exact 1:1 simulation of the wheel that actual GT4 racing cars use, thus virtual drivers receive identical and ergonomic feedback that real GT4 professional drivers depend on.
No matter if you're battling iRacing lap times or Assetto Corsa Competizione endurance races, each second spent at the virtual wheel is made all the more enjoyable with the realism of the wheel.
2. Precision Meets Performance
The Artura Sport is built to 300mm diameter - the same as most motorsport steering wheels - so you're not compromising realism for usability. Its closed grip design gives a positive, reassuring grip even on the most frenetic sim sessions, and reinforced build minimizes flex for rock-solid, repeatable performance.
The rubberized ergonomic grips are grippy and as comfortable as possible with hours of usage without fatigue. This makes it not only suitable for racing, but also great for endurance races where comfort enters the equation as far as the body is concerned.
3. Intelligent Function with RGB Lighting
Pretty is great, but practicality always triumphs. Yet the Ascher McLaren Artura Sport can have both in measure.
14 premium push buttons which are all RGB backlight colorable. They all give tactile feedback so you never wonder if you've hit a pit or traction control.
With over 16 million colors, you can have your lighting configurations based on your race mode, night driving, or to replicate your best GT car.
4. Total Control With 7-Way Joysticks
Aside from the programmable push buttons, the wheel features two multifunction 7-way joysticks. The joysticks provide convenient menu navigation, camera angle adjustment, or quick race option selection—without having to take your hands off the wheel.
They are particularly convenient in intricate car control option games, like Formula simulators or endurance racing cars with dynamic weather and tyre strategy menus.
5. Modular Customization and Futureproofing
Ascher Racing has ensured that the McLaren Artura Sport wheel, not only does it appear decidedly resplendent straight out of the box, but it's also super-tweakable.
You can swap the factory wheel for:
Single or dual replaceable shifters
Clutch paddles
Add-on button plates
Modular build means your wheel grows with you. Whether racing open-wheelers one week and GT cars the next, you'll never need to swap wheels — just reconfigure the existing layout.
6. Wireless Simucube Smooth Compatibility
The McLaren Artura Sport is fully integrated with the Simucube Wireless Wheel system, which translates into zero lag, rock-solid connection, and a clean rig without the hassle of cables.
It supports:
Simucube 2 Sport
Simucube 2 Pro
Simucube 2 Ultimate
If you’re already part of the Simucube ecosystem, setup is practically plug-and-play. The wireless integration is strong and secure, ensuring minimal input delay and maximum response accuracy.
7. Worth the Price of Performance
The McLaren Artura Sport Steering Wheel costs €955.48 today, which is every cent it is worth in craftsmanship, exclusivity, and performance that it can provide.
For sim racers who are hardcore or need to bridge the gap between sim racing and racing in the real world, this is an investment that pays dividends in the real world. It's not a wheel—it's a pro-graded product made for high-performance sim rigs.
8. Built for Sim Racers, Built for Champions
Appeals to controls, this wheel is pro-grade performance delivery to the nth degree. You're an esport race competition driver, a motor sport enthusiast in spirit, or maybe an actual driver using simulators to fine-tune your driving skills—this wheel will be to, if not, surpass your expectations.
The partnership of collaborative development between Ascher Racing, McLaren, and Simucube translates to mutual passion for precision engineering, motor racing heritage, and frontier-edge technology.