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Sim-Lab Reveals Porsche 963 Wheel and New Hardware at Sim Gaming Expo 2026

OC Racing9/20/2026

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Sim-Lab debuted its licensed Porsche 963 steering wheel and two new DDS TorqueSync direct-drive bases at Sim Gaming Expo 2026. The DDS26 produces 26 Nm of torque at $1,499, while the DDS39 reaches 39 Nm at $1,999. Both use industrial AC brushless servo architecture, 24-bit encoders, and operate at over 100 kHz with integrated power supply. The ecosystem supports third-party wheels via USB passthrough, positioning Sim-Lab firmly in the premium direct-drive market alongside established competitors.

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Sim-Lab has arrived at Sim Gaming Expo 2026 with quite a bit of new hardware, and the biggest surprise is finally seeing its upcoming Porsche 963 steering wheel in public. The Dutch manufacturer has also brought its new DDS TorqueSync direct drive wheel bases to Chicago, alongside additional control and display hardware that appears to be part of its rapidly expanding ecosystem.

The Porsche wheel is easily the headline attraction, especially after Sim-Lab first teased a 963-related project earlier this year. We now have our first proper look at the finished direction of the product.

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The Porsche 963 Steering Wheel Is Finally Here

The new wheel takes its design directly from the Porsche 963 LMDh prototype, giving Sim-Lab another officially inspired piece of high-end motorsport hardware. The overall shape, control layout, grips, and center display closely follow what you would expect from a modern endurance prototype.

Sim-Lab has not yet released the complete specification sheet, pricing, or availability details, so there are still plenty of unanswered questions. Based on what is being shown at the expo, though, this is clearly being positioned toward the premium end of its steering wheel lineup.

This also continues Sim-Lab’s move toward licensed and replica-style hardware. The company already offers products inspired by Porsche and Mercedes-AMG machinery, but a 963 wheel brings its lineup directly into the current Hypercar and GTP era.

The DDS Wheel Bases Are Also on Display

Sim-Lab is also giving attendees another opportunity to try its DDS TorqueSync direct drive ecosystem. Two versions are planned, with the DDS26 producing 26 Nm of peak torque and the considerably more powerful DDS39 reaching 39 Nm.

Both use an industrial AC brushless servo architecture, a 24-bit encoder, integrated power supply, and Sim-Lab’s TorqueSync technology. The control system operates at more than 100 kHz, with the company placing a heavy emphasis on low latency and precise torque delivery.

The ecosystem is designed to remain relatively open as well. USB data and power passthrough allow third-party steering wheels to be used without forcing drivers completely into proprietary hardware.

Pricing sits firmly in high-end territory at around $1,499 for the DDS26 and $1,999 for the DDS39. Sim Gaming Expo is currently one of the few places where attendees can actually try the bases before their wider rollout.