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Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Wheel Unveiled

Posted on November 21st, 2008 in Hardware – 6 Comments

Thrustmaster has unveiled another Ferrari-licensed wheel, adding the Ferrari F430 Force Feedback Racing Wheel to their PC product lineup.

The 28cm diameter wheel is pretty much an exact replica of the real life Ferrari F430 steering wheel, featuring a paddle-shift unit as well as start-engine button. The third unique feature is the Manettino, a unique Ferrari innovation first used on a gaming wheel. The backlit five-position rotary switch can be used to tweak various settings while driving, including brake balance or traction control settings.

The wheel comes with powerful Force Feedback enhanced by Immersion Touchsense Technology but without a clutch pedal. This is no big disadvantage as the wheel is not meant to be a pro solution but rather a nicely designed consumer product. It’s planned to retail at $159, making it an interesting alternative for first-time wheel customers.


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  • Tifose

    that’s really the best looking wheel!!! how does it feel? not a bad price at all must have for me

  • RKipker

    Is the FFB any good I wonder?

  • Paul Kelly

    A wheel must be VERY special in this price range to tempt me away from the Logitech family.

    The Fanatec Porsche wheel is a good example of a wheel that looks fantastic compared to the G25 but can’t hold a candle in functional comparison.

    There’s no way I’d even consider this wheel without some extensive playtesting, although at least Thrustmaster has a long history in this industry.

  • JacobSharp

    I was hoping for a 35cm wheel to be honest :cry: …ever since i convert my g25 to a OMP wheel 35cm in size, is incredible… :razz:

  • Gaiajohan

    Sigh, they still don’t learn about their pedals…

    These are simply too light.. You’ll push them away easily.. And I wonder how the shift paddles will handle. The once on my old Ferrari Enzo broke within 5 months each time..

  • Gaiajohan

    Gaiajohan:
    Sigh, they still don’t learn about their pedals…
    These are simply too light.. You’ll push them away easily.. And I wonder how the shift paddles will handle. The once on my old Ferrari Enzo broke within 5 months each time..

    Have to rephrase this comment…
    I’ve tested it, and it’s pedals are great. the base’s looks has changed little, but the feeling is great. better than Logitech DFGT.. Paddle shifters feel good as well

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