The Simucube 3 is Simucube's new generation of direct drive wheel bases, in three models: the Sport with 15 Nm, the Pro with 25 Nm and the Ultimate with 35 Nm. Before VAT they cost 1,039, 1,239 and 2,679 euros on simucube.com, and all three were in stock on 29 October 2026. Each one needs a Simucube Link Hub, and none comes with a quick release.
Sport and Pro launched in November 2025. The Ultimate, with a new type of motor, followed in 2026. Simucube keeps supporting the Simucube 2.
Checked on 29 October 2026 on simucube.com: the three product pages, the product FAQ and Simucube's own post on the differences between the Simucube 2 and 3. For the brand and the older bases, see my Simucube guide.
Simucube 3 Sport vs Pro vs Ultimate
| Spec | Sport | Pro | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak torque | 15 Nm | 25 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Motor | SPM | SPM | Spoke type IPM, new |
| Angle sensor | 23 bit absolute, 8,000,000 steps | Same | Same |
| Power supply | 280 W | 360 W (450 W peak) | 360 W (450 W peak) |
| Weight | 8.7 kg | 11 kg | 13 kg |
| Size | 135 x 135 x 278 mm | 135 x 135 x 303 mm | 135 x 135 x 323 mm |
| Mounting | Front and bottom | Front and bottom | Front and bottom |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | 5 years |
| Price before VAT | 1,039 euros | 1,239 euros | 2,679 euros |
| Italian store, 22% VAT | 1,267.58 euros | 1,511.58 euros | 3,268.38 euros |
The prices are the ones simucube.com showed for Italy, where VAT is 22%. Divide by 1.22 and you get the round numbers before VAT, which is how I compare them. Your own VAT changes the final figure.
In the box with every model: the base, a power adapter, an RJ45 cable, the power cord, the Control Box and the fasteners. Not in the box: the Link Quick Release and the Link Hub.
What it really costs
The base price is not the price of a working wheel base. Simucube is clear on its product pages: one Simucube Link Hub is required, and the Link Quick Release is sold apart.
| Item | Before VAT | Italian store, 22% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Simucube Link Hub (one per rig) | 81 euros | 98.82 euros |
| Link Quick Release for Simucube 3 | 122 euros | 148.84 euros |
So a Simucube 3 Pro with the hub and the quick release is 1,442 euros before VAT, before you buy a steering wheel. The Sport comes to 1,242, the Ultimate to 2,882. If you already own a Link Hub for ActivePedals, you do not need a second one. Simucube sells an Ethernet switch to run more than one Link device off it.
What changed from the Simucube 2
This is the short version of Simucube's own comparison.
| Simucube 2 | Simucube 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2019 | Sport and Pro November 2025, Ultimate 2026 |
| Torque | 17, 25, 32 Nm | 15, 25, 35 Nm |
| Mounting | Front only | Front or bottom |
| Quick release | Simucube Quick Release | Link Quick Release, power and data without contact |
| PC connection | USB 2.0 | Link Hub over Ethernet |
| Telemetry effects | None | Road, ABS, cornering and RPM |
| In race adjustment | Torque only | Torque, damping and feel, with the Control Box |
| Software | Tuner 2.5 and up | Tuner 3.0 and up |
| Warranty | 3, 3, 5 years | 3, 3, 5 years |
Two things stand out. The Sport went down from 17 to 15 Nm, and the Ultimate went up from 32 to 35 Nm with a new motor that Simucube says draws less power. The Pro stays at 25 Nm.
The rest is the new Link platform. One hub for every Simucube device on the rig, and a quick release that passes power and data without a cable or a contact. Simucube calls that LightBridge.
Which Simucube 3 to buy
Sport. For most people. If you come from a 5 to 8 Nm base, 15 Nm is already a big step, and you will spend more time turning it down than up.
Pro. If you drive formula cars or want headroom for strong kerbs and crashes without clipping. 25 Nm is the same peak as the Simucube 2 Pro, which has been the reference base for years. For 200 euros more than the Sport, it is the one I would pick.
Ultimate. Only if money does not matter. 35 Nm is more than anyone needs at full strength. What you pay for is the new motor and the five year warranty. More than double the price of the Pro is hard to justify for a hobby rig.
If you already have a Simucube 2 Pro or Ultimate, I would not rush. Simucube says it keeps supporting the Simucube 2 with software, RMA and customer service. The Simucube 3 is a better product, but the feel of a well set up Simucube 2 is still at the top.
Steering wheels on a Simucube 3
| Your wheel | On a Simucube 3 |
|---|---|
| Simucube Link wheels | Snap on, power and data through the quick release |
| Simucube wireless wheels | Work through the Link Hub, need the Link Quick Release |
| USB wheels | USB cable to the PC as on the Simucube 2, need the Link Quick Release |
| Wheels with a 50.8 mm bolt pattern | Need Simucube's 50.8 to 70 mm adapter |
There is no USB passthrough on the Simucube 3. A wired wheel still needs its own cable to the PC. Heusinkveld's One SC is one of the first third party wheels made for the Simucube 3 connection.
Simucube 3 against the other new bases
For scale, Asetek's new Initium DD10 is a 10 Nm base for 499 dollars. The Simucube 3 is a premium product and is priced like one. If you want help choosing in general, start with my direct drive wheel bases guide.
FAQ
How much is the Simucube 3?
Before VAT: Sport 1,039 euros, Pro 1,239 euros, Ultimate 2,679 euros. Add the Link Hub (81 euros) and the Link Quick Release (122 euros) if you do not have them.
When did the Simucube 3 come out?
The Sport and the Pro in November 2025, the Ultimate in 2026, per Simucube.
Do I need the Simucube Link Hub?
Yes. Simucube says one Link Hub is required to run a Simucube 3. One hub covers every Simucube device on the rig.
Is the quick release included with the Simucube 3?
No. The Link Quick Release for Simucube 3 is sold apart.
Does the Simucube 3 have USB passthrough?
No. USB wheels still work, with their own cable to the PC.
Will my Simucube 2 steering wheel work on the Simucube 3?
Yes. Simucube wireless wheels work through the Link Hub, and USB wheels connect to the PC as before. You need the Link Quick Release, and an adapter if the wheel uses a 50.8 mm bolt pattern.
Can I bottom mount a Simucube 3?
Yes. All three models can be front or bottom mounted, and the existing Simucube mount still fits.