The past ten years’ sim racing heritage has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. Born out of a weekend hobby for the select few, it has become an adult community where eSports champions, motor racing teams, and die-hard enthusiasts go head to head using the latest gear which dissolves the line between real and simulation. Atop all of these stands the Ascher Mclaren Artura Ultimate, a steering wheel that not only simulates motor racing—it is motor racing.
This isn’t a controller; it’s an uncompromising clone of the DNA of McLaren Artura GT4 racing car. Ascher Racing, in its uncompromising pursuit of artistry, has partnered with McLaren and employed the finest in sim tech to create a wheel that not only provides realism, but also unmatched control and customization. It’s “Ultimate” for a reason.
1. Authentic Race-Bred Design
The Ascher Racing McLaren Artura Ultimate is real. It is made with original components and materials obtained directly from the McLaren Artura GT4, replicating the same 300mm dimension, ergonomics, and durability as the racing wheel.
It is not a look-alike copy—it’s darn close to real. Materials, button locations, and texture all approximate what high-speed drivers carry on the true real track. When your fingers press the rubber handles, you realize the difference. You are not gaming—you’re driving.
2. Built-in Display and Sophisticated LED Telemetry
Where the “Ultimate” really separates from all others is in its built-in 4-inch high-resolution dash. On-board display features live telemetry directly from your racing software—gear indicator, speed, RPM, lap times, tire temps, fuel status, and more.
Following the dash is a 21 RGB LED shift light strip that is not only a nice nicety but also incredibly functional. Under hard racing, these lights can be programmed with custom shift points, pit stops, or caution flags, with real-time racing information at a glance without eyes leaving the road.
For sim drivers who will tolerate nothing less than the best level of performance, this pair is not an add-on—it’s a necessity.
3. Unparalleled Control Tailoring
Control is the meat and potatoes of any sim driving wheel, and the McLaren Artura Ultimate delivers that by the bucketload. It gives you control of a battery of inputs that put you in charge of the entire race.
You’ll get:
14 RGB backlit tactile push buttons
Four reasonably-placed thumb rotary encoders within thumb-tip reach
Two multifunction 7-way joysticks for game menuing, camera views, and direction pad usage
Two 12-position rotary switches to adjust brake bias, traction control, or fuel map ingame while on-the-fly
All the inputs are programmable and can be configured however you want, and you can have the wheel set up however you want it for your go-to sim titles, whatever that may be – rFactor 2, iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione, etc.
4. Magnetic Shifters and Motorsport Clutch Paddles
For hard-racing under pressure, gear changes have to be faultless and instantaneous. The Artura Ultimate responds to this with silenced magnetic paddle shifters that are designed for reliability, durability, and ultra-fast engagement.
You will also receive motorsport-grade clutch paddles that not only provide flawless standing starts but are also perfect for drivers of high-endurance prototypes or rally cars that require advanced launch controls and manual transmissions.
These components aren’t mass-produced replicas-they’re made to withstand the abuses of sim and live racing environments.
5. Customization To Your Taste
No two drivers are alike, and the Artura Ultimate is no exception. Included with the unit are:
Personalizable sticker sheets and icon caps for each button and dial
Optional knob kit in alternate colors and textures to accommodate your application
Modular mounting schemes to accommodate just about any top-of-the-line rig
If you’re a collector or minimalist that wants a cockpit that just seems to have leaped off of a WEC garage, this wheel allows you to build to your own spec.
6. Unparalleled Cross-Platform Support
One of the McLaren Artura Ultimate’s strengths is that it has tremendous compatibility. Although it performs best used on Simucube 2 bases (Sport, Pro, Ultimate), it natively supports:
Fanatec
Asetek
Simagic
VRS Direct Force Pro
Accufforce
This degree of compatibility means that you can upgrade your wheel without being wedded to one system. Whether you’re an old Simucube hand or a defector from a rival high-end system, the Artura Ultimate will simply work.
7. Price: A Luxury Experience for a Luxury Price
There is a price to pay, however, for best-of-class performance. McLaren Artura Ultimate generally retails in the order of €1,499.90 depending on local retailers and configurations.
While it’ll cost an arm and a leg, look at what you’re getting: genuine McLaren parts, an onboard telemetry display, better-quality touchpoints, and luxury-grade craftsmanship. Hardcore drivers who use simulators as training aids or hardcore sim racers who want to pay money for realism will get their money’s worth on this purchase in terms of performance and experience.
8. Built for Champions, Designed for the Future
It is an over sim gear wheel. It’s not a statement about how you are racing to reach here, but you are racing to win here. With every shift, with every detail, with every turn, the Ascher McLaren Artura Ultimate transports you closer than ever to racing in real-life racing.
Whether you are trying to compete as an esports specialist or training in GT racing, this wheel is a best performance to bridging the gap from gaming to mechanics.
