Fanatec
Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3
Ranked #2 of 31 steering wheels we track.
A 308 mm BMW M4 GT3 replica wheel with a QR2 Pro wheel-side, dual-action magnetic shifters and dual-Hall analog clutch paddles, for PC and PlayStation.
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Strengths
- Preinstalled QR2 Pro wheel-side
- Dual-action magnetic shifters plus two dual-Hall analog clutch paddles
- 1" OLED display; RGB-backlit buttons can act as RevLEDs
- 14 buttons, three 12-way switches and two grip encoders
Watch out for
- Not compatible with Xbox
- PlayStation use requires a PlayStation-licensed base; PS4 functions can be limited
- About 1700 g including the quick release
Score breakdown
How the Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3 scores: 7.5/10Methodology
- Paddle setup40% weightshift+clutch
- Platform support30% weightpc, playstation
- Built-in display20% weightYes
- Wireless10% weightNo
Full specifications
| Brand | Fanatec |
|---|---|
| Model | Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3 |
| Ecosystem | fanatec |
| Quick release | Fanatec QR2 |
| Platforms (on a compatible base) | PC, PlayStation |
| Rim style | gt |
| Diameter (mm) | 308 |
| Paddles | shift+clutch |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Wireless | No |
| Weight (kg) | 1.7 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
What works with the Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3
Derived from each product's quick release, platform licences, pedal connections and mounting, plus the caveats manufacturers publish. Amber means it can work with an adapter or needs confirming on the manufacturer's chart.
Wheelbases
Compatible5 bases
- Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm)PCNot on XboxNot on PlayStation
Both use the Fanatec QR2 quick release.
- Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm)PCNot on XboxPlayStation
Both use the Fanatec QR2 quick release.
- Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm)PCNot on XboxNot on PlayStation
Fanatec QR2 Lite bases accept full QR2 wheel-sides as well as QR2 Lite.
- Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm)PCNot on XboxNot on PlayStation
Fanatec QR2 Lite bases accept full QR2 wheel-sides as well as QR2 Lite.
- Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base (8 Nm)PCNot on XboxPlayStation
Fanatec QR2 Lite bases accept full QR2 wheel-sides as well as QR2 Lite.
Check manufacturer chart1 base
- Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm)PCNot on XboxNot on PlayStation
Both use the Fanatec QR2 quick release.
Older wheels list compatibility with Podium DD1/DD2 but not always this base; check the wheel page. The Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3 doesn't list it.
Not compatible: 32 bases
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Check a full setup with the Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3 in the compatibility checker
How it compares
| Spec | Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3 | Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel GT3 | Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel GT3 Endurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5 | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Paddle setup | shift+clutch | shift+clutch | shift+multi |
| Platform support | pc, playstation | pc, xbox, playstation | pc, playstation |
| Built-in display | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | No | No | No |