Asetek SimSports · wheel base · 2023
Asetek Invicta Wheelbase (27 Nm)
27 Nm direct-drive base with a 22-bit encoder, for Asetek's quick-release ecosystem
Asetek's flagship base: 27 Nm at roughly the price of a 15 Nm Simucube. Strong torque-per-dollar, with Asetek's smaller ecosystem as the main trade-off.
AI rating
- Force feedback detail
- 9
- Strength
- 9
- Smoothness
- 9
- Ecosystem
- 6
- Quietness
- 8
- Value
- 7
Who it suits
- First rig
- 2
- Console racing
- 0
- Competitive racing
- 9
- Small rooms
- 3
- Tight budgets
- 5
- Enthusiasts
- 8
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
- 27 Nm for about $1,200, one of the cheapest routes to high-torque direct drive
- Same encoder and slip ring as the rest of the line, plus USB hub and LED strips
- Matches Asetek's hydraulic Invicta pedals for a single-brand setup
- Ecosystem and resale market smaller than Simucube's or Fanatec's
- Asetek quick release limits rim choice without an adapter
Watch out: 27 Nm demands an aluminum-profile cockpit and a torque cap in software; it is PC only.
What it feels like
- Strength
- Detail
- Smoothness
- Noise
- Heat
Peak force is strong enough to pull your arms if you set gain high.
Small kerbs and surface changes come through as clean, fine detail.
Direct drive means no belt or gear feel, only the motor and the game.
Like steering a heavy GT car with no power steering at full lock.
What the Invicta Wheelbase works with
- Works on PC.
- Sold as a base only: you also need a wheel and pedals.
- Wheels attach with the Asetek quick release.
- There's no pedal port: pedals connect to the PC by USB.
Wheels that fit the Asetek Invicta Wheelbase (27 Nm)
Platforms show where each pairing works.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Asetek Forte Formula Wheel | PS5XboxPC | 77 |
| Asetek La Prima GT Wheel | PS5XboxPC | 70 |
Pedals that plug into it
These connect through the base's pedal port, so they work on every platform the base supports.
This base has no pedal port.
USB pedals that work with it on PC
These run beside the base over USB. They don't work on console.
- Heusinkveld Ultimate+ (3-pedal) · USB to the PC88
- Asetek Invicta Pedals (2-pedal, hydraulic) · USB to the PC84
- Heusinkveld Sprint (3-pedal) · USB to the PC84
- Moza CRP2 Load Cell Pedals (Throttle + Brake) · USB to the PC82
- Simagic P1000 (3-pedal) · USB to the PC80
- Logitech G PRO Racing Pedals · USB to the PC80
- Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 · USB to the PC79
- Asetek Forte Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC79
- Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals · USB to the PC77
- Fanatec CSL Pedals with Load Cell Kit · USB to the PC76
- Logitech G RS Pedals · USB to the PC76
- Asetek La Prima Pedals (2-pedal) · USB to the PC74
- Fanatec CSL Pedals · USB to the PC60
Shifters and handbrakes
Plugged into the base where noted; the rest connect to a PC by USB.
| Part | Works on | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Heusinkveld Sim Shifter SequentialUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 83 |
| Simagic DS-8X ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 80 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 78 |
| Thrustmaster TH8A ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Moza SGP Sequential ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 74 |
| Moza HGP H-Pattern ShifterUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 71 |
| Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter Add-OnUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 63 |
| Heusinkveld Sim HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 82 |
| Simagic TB-1 HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 76 |
| Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V2USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Moza HBP HandbrakeUSB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
| Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+USB to the PC | PS5XboxPC | 72 |
Cockpits and stands
With 27 Nm of torque, a frame rated below that flexes and one rated far below it shakes.
Tech facts
| Drive type | Direct |
|---|---|
| Torque | 27 Nm |
| Rotation | Unlimited |
| Wheel included | No |
| Pedals included | No |
| Mounting | Bolts to a rig |
| Power supply | external power supply (supplied) |
| Connection | USB to PC |
| Encoder | 22-bit |
| Software | Asetek RaceHub |
| Safety | Not verified |
| Quick release | Asetek quick release |
| Size (W × D × H) | 5 × 10 × 6 in (13 × 25 × 14 cm) |
| Weight | 15 lb (7 kg) |
| Materials | Aluminum and steel |
| Released | 2023 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The Invicta is Asetek's top wheelbase: 27 Nm peak torque, a 22-bit encoder and a quoted 9.4 Nm/ms slew rate. It is built for people who want serious strength and fine detail and plan to keep the rig for years. For a first rig it is a stretch. It costs roughly $1,300–1,450 for the base alone, based on retailer listings. You still need a rim, pedals, a rigid cockpit and a hard-mount setup. At 27 Nm, a flexy aluminium profile or a desk clamp will be the weak link.
Compatibility is the main caveat. It uses Asetek's own quick release, so wheels from Asetek or from makers who sell Asetek-compatible rims fit directly. Other rims need an adapter. It is PC only and has no pedal port, so pedals connect to the PC separately over USB. It runs on an external power supply and is configured with Asetek's RaceHub software.
Most first-time buyers will be well served by an 11–18 Nm base. Buy the Invicta only if you know you want the headroom. I could not load Asetek's own pages to verify current stock or price, so check availability before you order.
Questions buyers ask
Will it work on PlayStation or Xbox?
No. The Invicta is PC only. Asetek's ecosystem has no console support.
Can I use other wheel rims?
Yes, with an adapter. It uses Asetek's quick release, so Asetek rims fit directly, and other rims need a compatible adapter or hub. Asetek also sells a bundle with universal quick-release adapters.
Do I need a strong cockpit?
Yes. At 27 Nm peak torque you need a rigid aluminium-profile or steel rig with a proper hard mount. Desk clamps and light stands will flex or move.