PRESS RELEASE
Cologne, August 6, 2015 — Thrustmaster is adding a new Ferrari replica racing wheel to its racing ecosystem: the first 11.8”/30 cm wheel made from Alcantara® called the 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara® Edition. This add-on will allow gamers to experience a unique wheel, with a new diameter, wrapped with a new material that has been praised by racing drivers.
Genuine Alcantara® wrapping and large size:
The 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara® Edition is manufactured in the very same way as the material used on Ferrari wheels, in Alcantara® S.p.A's factory. This material is unique and innovative in its design, its aesthetics and its technical and sensory properties that no other material can hold a claim to. The hand-stitched wrapping covers the wheel's structure and is fully on par with automotive standards, featuring polyurethane molding and an internal hoop made of steel. This exceptional, high-end design allows users to experience every driving sensation – including Force Feedback effects – to the maximum, while offering a unique flexible tactile sensation and unrivalled comfort. The central steering plate is made from brushed metal, adding another high quality material to this add-on.
This detachable wheel is an 8:10 scale replica of the 599XX EVO and is officially licensed by Ferrari. It is fitted with the Thrustmaster Quick Release system and is compatible with all Thrustmaster racing wheels featuring a detachable wheel (T500 RS, Ferrari F1 Integral T500, T300 RS, T300 Ferrari GTE, TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition).
Equipped for performance:
The 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara® Edition offers controls designed for efficient, pleasant and high-performance driving. For this reason, the two large, 5.1”/13 cm-tall wheel-mounted paddle shifters are instantly accessible, as are the six action buttons, the 3-position rotary switch with push function in central position and the multidirectional D-pad.
- The 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition will be available in Q4 2015 at the suggested retail price (SRP) of €179.99 (taxes included).
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Thrustmaster
Guillemot Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment hardware and accessories. The Group offers a diversified range of products under the Hercules and Thrustmaster brand names. Active in this market since 1984, the Guillemot Corporation Group is currently present in 11 countries including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Hong Kong, Romania and Italy. The company distributes its products in more than 60 countries worldwide. The Group’s mission is to offer high-performance, ergonomic products that maximize the enjoyment of digital interactive entertainment end users. www.guillemot.com.
