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Next Level Racing

Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition

5.3Pitwall Gear Score

Ranked #10 of 24 cockpits we track. Launch MSRP $1,299.

A heavy aluminium profile cockpit with a 160 x 40 mm base profile, front and side wheelbase mounts and Motion Platform V3 brackets. It suits high-torque direct drive owners who will add their own seat.

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Strengths

  • Custom 160 x 40 mm base profile with 40/40, 40/80 and 40/120 extrusion elsewhere
  • Front and side mount brackets included
  • Motion Platform V3 mounting brackets included

Watch out for

  • Seat not included (seat brackets only)
  • Heavy at 60.1 kg
  • Next Level Racing does not publish a torque rating

Score breakdown

How the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition scores: 5.3/10Methodology

  • Frame type40% weightaluminum-profile
  • Rated wheelbase torque27% weightNot published
  • Wheel mounting13% weightfront
  • Seat included13% weightNo
  • Monitor mount included7% weightNo

Full specifications

Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition specifications
BrandNext Level Racing
ModelF-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition
Released2023
Brandnext-level-racing
Frame typealuminum-profile
Profile40x160 mm base
Wheelbase mountingfront
Seat includedNo
Monitor mount includedNo
Weight (kg)60.1
Launch MSRP$1,299

Specs last checked 2026-10-21.

What works with the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition

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

Check manufacturer chart36 bases
  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 18 Nm base.

  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 27 Nm base.

  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 12 Nm base.

  • The Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 15 Nm base.

  • The Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 18 Nm base.

  • The Fanatec CSL DD (5 Nm) only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Fanatec CSL DD (8 Nm) only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base (8 Nm) only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Fanatec Podium DD (25 Nm) only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 25 Nm base.

  • The Logitech G PRO Racing Wheel only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 11 Nm base.

  • The Logitech G RS50 Base only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Logitech G RS50 System only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Logitech G29 Driving Force only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Logitech G920 Driving Force only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The MOZA R12 V2 only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 12 Nm base.

  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 16 Nm base.

  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 21 Nm base.

  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 25 Nm base.

  • The MOZA R3 Racing Bundle for Xbox & PC only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The MOZA R5 Racing Bundle only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The MOZA R9 V3 only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • Front mounting is the only shared option. Front-bracket installation disables the base's magnetic wheel connectivity.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 12 Nm base.

  • Front mounting is the only shared option. Front-bracket installation disables the base's magnetic wheel connectivity.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 18 Nm base.

  • Front mounting is the only shared option. Front-bracket installation disables the base's magnetic wheel connectivity.

  • Front mounting is the only shared option. Only bottom mounting works without extra brackets; front plates block the magnetic QR interface.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 28 Nm base.

  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 25 Nm base.

  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 25 Nm base.

  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 15 Nm base.

  • Both support front mounting.

    Next Level Racing doesn't publish a torque rating for the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition; check it handles a 35 Nm base.

  • The Thrustmaster T-GT II only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Thrustmaster T128 only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Thrustmaster T248 only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Edition only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Thrustmaster T598 only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Thrustmaster T818 Black Edition only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

  • The Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition only lists a desk clamp; it may clamp to the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition's wheel deck. Check the manufacturer chart.

Not compatible: 2 bases

Conspit Ares 12, Conspit Ares 20 Platinum

Check a full setup with the Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount Edition in the compatibility checker

How it compares

SpecNext Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 Front & Side Mount EditionPlayseat Formula IntelligenceNext Level Racing GTElite Front & Side Mount Edition
Score5.35.75.3
Frame typealuminum-profiletube-framealuminum-profile
Wheel mountingfrontbottomfront
Seat includedNoYesNo
Monitor mount includedNoYesNo
Launch MSRP$1,299—$799