Next Level Racing · cockpit · 2023
Next Level Racing GTLite Pro Foldable Cockpit
Foldable aluminum GT cockpit with seat for $299; rated for entry-level direct drive up to 13 Nm.
An aluminum folding cockpit with a fabric seat, built to take entry direct-drive bases while still folding for storage. It is the stiffest foldable option here, at nearly twice the price of the steel ones.
AI rating
- Rigidity
- 6
- Adjustability
- 7
- Compactness
- 7
- Build quality
- 8
- Upgrade path
- 4
- Value
- 6
Who it suits
- First rig
- 7
- Console racing
- 8
- Competitive racing
- 5
- Small rooms
- 8
- Tight budgets
- 5
- Enthusiasts
- 4
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
- Aluminum frame officially supports entry DD bases up to about 10 Nm
- Folds down to roughly 1 m long and 30 cm tall for storage
- Light at about 15 kg, so one person can fold and move it
- Wide stance of about 87 cm when open, wider than the Playseat Challenge X
- At around $470 it approaches a frame-only aluminum profile rig
Watch out: It is about 1.7 m long and 0.87 m wide unfolded, so measure your floor; folding saves storage space, not driving space.
What it feels like
- Stiffness
- Wobble
- Damping
- Adjust range
- Portability
Folds flat and rolls away, so a living-room setup is realistic.
Fine with belt and gear wheels, and noticeable flex under harder direct drive braking.
Tool-free seat and recline changes take seconds.
Like a sturdy folding camp chair that's been built for racing: stable, but not a fixed frame.
What the GTLite Pro works with
- Rated for wheel bases up to about 10 Nm before the frame starts to flex.
- Seat included.
- Folds away between sessions.
Wheel bases it can hold
Checked against the frame's torque rating.
Rigs that use it
- Stealth VRPC · $1,857
Tech facts
| Rated torque | up to about 10 Nm |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Seat included | Yes |
| Folds away | Yes |
| Seating position | GT (upright) |
| Screen mount included | No |
| Weight capacity | 150 kg (331 lb) |
| Assembly | about 45 min |
| Size (W × D × H) | 34 × 67 × 41 in (87 × 170 × 105 cm) |
| Weight | 34 lb (15.5 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum, steel and fabric |
| Released | 2023 |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The GTLite Pro is Next Level Racing's budget answer for people who need to put the rig away. It's a GT-style aluminum frame with a padded fabric seat included. It folds flat and rolls on built-in wheels. The seat has five height positions and three backrest recline angles, and the main adjustments are tool-free. A shifter mount is included, and it can now hold a shifter and handbrake together. NLR positions it for entry-level direct drive wheelbases up to 13 Nm, though its own FAQ has been quoted at 10 Nm. If you plan a stronger base, treat 10 Nm as the safe ceiling. The trade-offs are what you'd expect at this price. A folding frame will flex more than a fixed 40-series profile rig. The GT seating position is fixed, so don't expect F1 or feet-up setups. No monitor mount is included, so a stand or TV mount is an extra cost. It suits a first rig with a Logitech, Thrustmaster or Fanatec belt or gear wheel, or a small direct drive base, in a shared room. If you want to upgrade heavily later, a fixed profile rig is the better long-term buy.
Questions buyers ask
What's the largest wheelbase it supports?
NLR markets it for entry-level direct drive up to 13 Nm. Some NLR FAQ material cites 10 Nm. Stay around 10 Nm or below for the least flex.
Does it include a seat and monitor mount?
It includes the fabric seat and a shifter mount. It has no monitor mount, so you need a separate stand or a TV mount.
Does it fold and can I leave my gear on it?
It folds flat and rolls on built-in wheels for storage. Pedals and wheelbase generally need to be removed or managed when folding. Check the fold clearance for your gear.