Stand or cockpit
Wheel stand and cockpit floor length compared
A wheel stand's listed length covers the stand only. The driver's chair sits behind it and adds its own depth. A cockpit's listed length includes the seat, except for the Sim-Lab GT1 Evo. The tables below list 2 wheel stands and 4 cockpits with a confirmed footprint.
Wheel stand length with a chair added
The two right-hand columns add 60 cm and 80 cm for a chair. Those are example depths, not chair specifications. Chair depth is measured from the front edge of the seat to the back of the backrest in its reclined position. The fit check takes the actual depth.
| Wheel stand | Stand only | With a 60 cm chair | With an 80 cm chair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Level Racing Wheel Stand Lite 2.0 | 73 cm | 133 cm | 153 cm |
| Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0 | 92.5 cm | 152.5 cm | 172.5 cm |
Dimensions come from the manufacturers and retailers. Sources are linked on each model page.
Cockpit length and width
| Cockpit | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| Sim-Lab GT1 Evo | 135 cm | 58 cm |
| Playseat Challenge ActiFit | 136 cm | 54 cm |
| Next Level Racing F-GT Lite | 175 cm | 75 cm |
| Next Level Racing GTLite | 176 cm | 95 cm |
Sim-Lab lists the GT1 Evo at 135 cm without a seat. Sim-Lab sells the frame for use with a separate seat, so its full length depends on that seat and its rails.
Other differences in the specs
- Weight capacity: the Wheel Stand Lite 2.0 is rated for 30 kg of hardware only. Cockpits with a seat list a maximum driver weight instead, 120 kg for both Playseat models and 130 kg for the GTLite and F-GT Lite.
- Driver height: the Wheel Stand Lite 2.0 range starts at 150 cm, so drivers under 150 cm are outside it. Every cockpit with a listed range starts at 120 cm.
- Weight: the Challenge ActiFit is 9 kg with its seat. The Wheel Stand 2.0 frame is 22 kg.
- Wheelbase lists: stands and cockpits from one manufacturer often share a list. Next Level Racing lists the same direct drive bases as not recommended on the GTLite, GTLite Pro and F-GT Lite.