This is it. Look no further. As of today, you and I are no longer settling for any milquetoast DIY console packs, average portable experiences, not even this $270,000 game station we were drooling about just a few months ago… because Cranfield Simulation has dropped the daddy of all Formula 1 Simulator rigs. One that’s levels above anything we’ve ever seen and truly in a league of its own.
Leveraging the same technology used in military simulators designed to train fighter pilots, Cranfield Simulation has managed to engineer a full-motion simulator capable of recreating the conditions you’d be confronted with in the cockpit of an actual F1 race car – complete with the sensation of belting it 200 MPH and all the G-force that comes with it.
“Most simulators used in motorsport are little more than fairground rides,” says Ian Poll, Cranfield University Professor of Aerospace Engineering.
“This system, however, uses a variety of carefully tailored inputs to the body’s sensory system, and the driver’s brain interprets these to be the result of real accelerations being applied to the body. If the brain believes it, simulation becomes reality.”
In addition to its accurate feel, Cranfield Simulation has also taken the liberty to ensure every single-seat chassis is formed from a real F1 mould, positioning would-be drivers in the exact seating positions as real F1 drivers. As you will have noted from the images above, the steering wheel, pedals, and every other motorsport control also look and play the part, adapted to communicate with the rig’s software.
Here are the specifications for each level of rig:
Sport (Advanced Entertainment)
- Motion system
Static - Exterior Colour
One single flat colour - Interior Trim
Black alcantara finish with black stitching
Cockpit lined with carpet for added comfort - Steering Wheel
Real steering wheel used in F3 racing series
featuring full colour LCD screen - Pedals
Advanced pedals with loadcell force reading
on brake pedal - Seat
Generic seat to fit a wide range of sizes - Visuals
VR headset with 42” external viewing screen - Software
Pre-installed software for entertainment and
entry to online e-sports racing
Choose from many different cars and tracks
from around the world - Computer
Professionally built and powerful state of the
art computer with water coolin
Race (Professional Driver Training)
- Motion
Four post motion platform (pitch, roll, heave)
Rear traction loss system (yaw)
G-seat airbag system for sustained g-cueing - Exterior Colour
Two colour metallic finish - Interior Trim
Black alcantara finish with stitching to match
exterior colour
Cockpit lined with carpet for added comfort - Steering Wheel
Real 2018 steering wheel used by F2 racing
series featuring customisable full colour LCD
screen - Pedals
Real pedal set with hydraulic brake caliper - Seat
Custom moulded seat to your body shape - Visuals
Triple wrap around 1080p Projection System - Computer
Professionally built and powerful state of the
art computer with water cooling systems - Software
Pre-installed software for driver training
Highly realistic car models designed and tuned
with feedback from many of the world’s top
race drivers
Laser scanned and GPS tracks for near perfect
accuracy
Telemetry software to aid with driver coaching
supplied on external computer and monitor - Coaching Packages (additional fees apply)
Professional race driver remote coaching
Professional race driver on site visitations
Dynamic (Bespoke/Baller)
- Motion Options
Static
Four post motion platform (pitch, roll, heave)
Rear traction loss system (yaw)
G-seat airbag system for sustained g-cueing - Choose your colour
Metallic or Non Metallic, matte or gloss finishes
Create your own custom livery or choose from
the preset designs - Choose your interior trim
Material
Colour
Stitching
Logo/Name
Bare Carbon Fibre - Choose your steering wheel
F1
F2
F3 - Choose your Pedals
Advanced pedals with loadcell force reading
on brake pedal
Real pedal set with hydraulic brake caliper - Choose your seat
Custom moulded seat to your body shape
Generic seat that fits a wide range of sizes - Choose your visual option
VR Headset with 42” external viewing screen
Triple 4k 50” Screens
Triple wrap around 1080p Projection System - Computer
Professionally built and powerful state of the
art computer with water cooling systems - Coaching Packages
Professional race driver remote coaching
Professional race driver on site visitation - Customised Driver Clothing
Helmet
Race Suit
Gloves and Boots - Software
Pre-installed software for driver training
Telemetry software to aid with driver coaching
supplied on external computer and monitor
Pre-installed software for entertainment and
entry to online e-sports racing
How much will a Formula 1 Simulator from Cranfield Simulation set you back? That information is only divulged to those who reach out – i.e. the more serious buyers – which is generallt a pretty clear indication of when something is… pricey.
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