Next Level Racing · cockpit · 2020
Next Level Racing F-GT Elite Aluminum Cockpit (frame only)
Heavy CNC-and-profile aluminum cockpit with Formula, GT and hybrid seating positions, frame only
A heavy-duty aluminum cockpit that converts between formula, GT and hybrid positions, built on wide custom extrusions. Excellent hardware, but a large footprint and a premium price for a first rig.
AI rating
- Rigidity
- 9
- Adjustability
- 9
- Compactness
- 4
- Build quality
- 9
- Upgrade path
- 8
- Value
- 6
Who it suits
- First rig
- 4
- Console racing
- 5
- Competitive racing
- 9
- Small rooms
- 3
- Tight budgets
- 3
- Enthusiasts
- 9
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- Very stiff base frame handles high-torque DD bases
- Switches between formula, GT and hybrid seating
- High-quality finish and hardware
- About $300 more than the GTElite, and the seat is extra
- Large footprint of roughly 1.48 x 0.83 m
Watch out: Frame only and wide: at about 83 cm wide and 1.5 m long it does not suit a small bedroom.
What it feels like
- Stiffness
- Wobble
- Adjust range
- Portability
Heavy, rigid frame that stays planted under hard braking and strong wheel torque.
Seat and pedal positions take a few minutes to change, which is fine for a family rig.
Moving it around a room is a two-person job.
Like a workbench built from thick aluminum extrusion rather than a folding desk.
What the F-GT Elite works with
- Rated for wheel bases up to about 30 Nm before the frame starts to flex.
- Sold without a seat: budget for one.
Wheel bases it can hold
Checked against the frame's torque rating.
Tech facts
| Rated torque | up to about 30 Nm |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Seat included | No |
| Folds away | No |
| Seating position | GT or formula |
| Screen mount included | No |
| Size (W × D × H) | 32 × 58 × 34 in (83 × 148 × 87 cm) |
| Materials | Aluminum and steel |
| Released | 2020 |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The F-GT Elite is Next Level Racing's premium aluminum-profile cockpit. It uses a 100 x 40 mm base profile and a 5 mm CNC-machined 6061 aluminum mount, and NLR lists the frame at about 53 kg. Its selling point is one frame that moves between Formula, GT and hybrid seating, with the seat tilting up to 70°. That suits someone who wants to try different cars without buying a second rig.
It is sold as a frame only. The seat (NLR's ES1 was listed separately at launch), wheel base, pedals, shifter and monitor stand all cost extra, so budget well above the frame price. Pick the edition by what you mount: the Wheel Plate edition suits a base bolted to a deck plate, and the Front & Side Mount edition suits a base on a front or side mount. The iRacing edition is a bundle variant.
At launch in 2021 the frame was $999 to $1,099 in North America. Current US prices vary by edition and retailer, and I couldn't confirm an Amazon.com listing. Check that before assuming Amazon fulfils it. For a first rig this is a long-term purchase. It is overkill for a gamepad-to-entry-wheel upgrade, but it makes sense if you expect to move to a direct-drive base.
Questions buyers ask
Does it include a seat?
No. It is a frame only. NLR sells its own seat, such as the Elite ES1, separately, and you can also fit other seats using the slider and bracket system.
Will it hold a direct-drive wheel base?
Yes. NLR markets it for direct-drive bases and pedals from Thrustmaster, Logitech, Moza and Fanatec, with pre-drilled mounting. The 30 Nm figure in our data is not an NLR-published limit, so check the edition's mount guidance for strong bases.
Which edition should I buy?
Wheel Plate suits a base mounted on a deck plate. Front & Side Mount suits a base mounted on its front or side face. The iRacing edition is the Front & Side Mount frame with a subscription bundle. Choose by your base's mounting pattern.