Feel the Detail Before It Becomes a Problem
For us, the biggest reason to choose the Invicta is not simply its headline 27Nm of torque. It is the combination of power, speed and extremely high steering resolution.
The 22-bit absolute encoder provides more than four million steps per wheel revolution, while the wheelbase has a peak slew rate of 9.4 Nm/ms. In practical terms, the Invicta is designed to reproduce rapid changes in force feedback with exceptional precision.
That matters when you are trying to feel a car beginning to rotate, a front tyre starting to wash wide or the rear becoming unsettled. The earlier and more clearly those changes are communicated through the steering, the better opportunity the driver has to respond.
27Nm Gives You Headroom, Not Just Heavier Steering
We do not recommend running a wheelbase at maximum strength simply because the power is available.
The advantage of the Invicta's 27Nm capability is force-feedback headroom. Strong steering loads and sudden force peaks can be reproduced while retaining the smaller details that help communicate road texture, kerbs and changes in vehicle behaviour.
This is particularly valuable in cars and simulations where steering forces can vary significantly during a lap. The wheelbase has the capacity to reproduce a wider range of forces rather than forcing everything into a smaller operating window.
RaceHub also allows the overall force and force-feedback behaviour to be adjusted, meaning the Invicta can be tuned around the car, simulator and driver's preferences.
Built for Drivers Who Analyse Their Driving
The Invicta makes most sense to us when simulation is being used as more than entertainment.
A real-world driver can use detailed steering feedback to work on recognising understeer, managing vehicle rotation and understanding how different lines or inputs alter the balance of the car.
For competitive sim racers, the same feedback can help when analysing why a particular corner is inconsistent or where the driver is repeatedly asking too much from the front or rear tyres.
The wheelbase will not magically make someone faster. What it can provide is a clearer stream of information for a driver who is prepared to feel, analyse and adapt.
Tune the Feedback to the Car and Discipline
Asetek's RaceHub software provides control over the wheelbase's force-feedback behaviour and allows preferred settings to be configured.
We particularly like this for drivers who race different types of cars. A lightweight Formula car, GT car, rally car or historic racing car should not necessarily produce the same steering experience.
The ability to adjust overall force and force-feedback characteristics allows the simulator to be configured around the discipline and the information the driver wants to prioritise.
Asetek also publishes specific wheelbase guidance for major racing titles and disciplines, helping provide a sensible starting point before the driver begins personal fine-tuning.
A Genuine Elite-Level Wheelbase
We classify the Invicta as Elite because this is a wheelbase designed for drivers who are actively searching for small gains and greater realism.
Its 27Nm direct drive motor, 9.4 Nm/ms peak slew rate and high-resolution encoder create a platform capable of delivering extremely detailed and responsive force feedback.
For casual occasional racing, this level of hardware may be unnecessary. For the driver building a serious simulator for competition, training or maximum immersion, the Invicta is exactly the type of uncompromising hardware we believe belongs in an Elite setup.
