Locks & Ratios

Year: 2022

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The Audi R8 LMS GT2 provides a stable and predictable driving experience. A steering lock of 720° offers a balanced feel, allowing for precise control in high-speed sections without feeling sluggish in tighter corners. 

Year: 2022

Lock: 582°

Ratio: 10.1:1

Known for its agility, the KTM X-Bow GT2 features a very quick and responsive steering rack. The 582° lock means that small inputs from the driver translate to significant turning angles, making it exceptionally nimble in technical sections. This sensitivity requires smooth and precise driver inputs to manage at high speeds.

Year: 2023

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

The Maserati MC20 GT2 has an extremely fast steering ratio, even more so than the KTM. This allows for incredibly sharp and immediate turn-in, ideal for aggressive driving styles on tracks with frequent changes of direction. This responsiveness, however, demands a high level of precision to avoid unsettling the car.

Year: 2023

Lock: 490°

Ratio: 8.5:1

The Mercedes-AMG GT2 is unique in the GT2 class as a front-engine car. It requires a very quick steering rack to allow for nimble rotation. The 490° lock provides this sharp responsiveness, making the car feel agile and quick to react to inputs, which is crucial for managing its weight distribution and achieving good turn-in.

Year: 2024

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

This Porsche offers a more traditional and stable steering feel compared to some of the more twitchy cars in its class. The 720° setting is a common value for many Porsche race cars, providing a predictable and precise driving experience that allows for smooth inputs and excellent feedback, which is confidence-inspiring through high-speed corners. 

Year: 2019

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

Sharing its chassis with the 991 GT2, the modern Porsche 935 utilizes the same steering geometry. The 720° lock provides an identical feel of stability and precision. Its advanced aerodynamics work in concert with this steering ratio to offer a very planted and secure feel, even with its immense horsepower.

Year: 2013

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The older V12 Vantage has a very classic front-engine feel. A 720° lock provides a good balance, making it manageable and predictable, though it requires a bit more effort to get the heavy front end to turn in compared to its successor.

Year: 2019

Lock: 640°

Ratio: 11.2:1

The modern V8 Vantage is significantly more agile. Its steering is quicker and more direct, allowing the driver to attack corners with more confidence. The 640° setting reflects this enhanced responsiveness.

Year: 2015

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The original R8 LMS in ACC set a standard for stability. A 720° lock makes it very intuitive and forgiving, a key reason it was a popular choice for drivers of all skill levels.

Year: 2019

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The first "EVO" update to the R8 retained the same predictable steering geometry as its predecessor. The 720° lock provides the same stable and confidence-inspiring feel that the platform is known for.

Year: 2022

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

Continuing the trend, the Evo II maintains the 720° steering lock. Audi's philosophy for this car has centered on aerodynamic and suspension improvements, while keeping the user-friendly and stable steering characteristic consistent across all its evolutions.

Year: 2015

Lock: 640°

Ratio: 11.2:1

The older Bentley is a massive car, and its 640° steering lock helps provide the leverage needed to get the front end to respond. It feels stable and deliberate, rewarding smooth inputs.

Year: 2018

Lock: 640°

Ratio: 11.2:1

The newer "EVO" generation of the Bentley, despite being a different car, retains the same steering lock as its predecessor. This provides a familiar feel for returning drivers, with the car's agility improvements coming from its chassis and aero balance rather than a change in steering quickness.

Year: 2017

Lock: 565°

Ratio: 9.9:1

The BMW M6 is a long-wheelbase car with a large front-mounted V8 engine. It uses a relatively quick steering rack to help it rotate in medium and slow-speed corners. The 565° lock gives it a surprisingly responsive turn-in for its size.

Year: 2022

Lock: 516°

Ratio: 9.0:1

The newer M4 GT3 features a significantly quicker and more direct steering rack than the M6 it replaced. The 516° lock makes the front end feel extremely sharp and precise, allowing for an aggressive driving style and very quick changes of direction. It is one of the more sensitive cars in the GT3 field.

Year: 2018

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

The original 488 GT3 is known for its incredibly agile and responsive front end. The 480° lock results in a very fast steering rack, allowing for sharp, immediate turn-in. This makes the car feel nimble but requires precision to avoid making it feel twitchy.

Year: 2020

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

The EVO version of the 488 GT3 retained the same sharp steering geometry as the original. The focus of the evolution was on aerodynamics and suspension balance, keeping the famously quick and darty front-end feel that drivers were accustomed to.

Year: 2023

Lock: 400°

Ratio: 7.0:1

The newest Ferrari GT3 challenger features one of the fastest steering racks in the entire series. The 400° lock makes it exceptionally responsive and perfect for aggressive driving on technical circuits. This extreme sensitivity allows for very rapid changes of direction but demands the utmost precision from the driver.

Year: 2024

Lock: 540°

Ratio: 9.4:1

The Ford Mustang GT3 has a relatively quick steering rack to help its long front-engine chassis rotate effectively into corners. This 540° setting provides a sharp turn-in, making the car feel surprisingly agile for its size and rewarding an aggressive driving style on corner entry.

Year: 2017

Lock: 620°

Ratio: 10.8:1

The mid-engine Honda NSX GT3 is known for its excellent balance and sharp handling. The 620° steering lock gives it a very direct and responsive feel without being overly sensitive, making it a stable yet highly effective car in technical sections of a track.

Year: 2019

Lock: 620°

Ratio: 10.8:1

The Honda NSX GT3 EVO is known for its exceptional balance as a mid-engine platform. The 620° steering lock provides a very direct and responsive feel without being overly sensitive, making the car both stable and highly effective in technical, corner-heavy sections of a track.

Year: 2012

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The Jaguar GT3, a fan-favorite legacy car, features a very standard and predictable steering setup. The 720° lock provides stability and makes the car's handling intuitive, rewarding smooth and deliberate driver inputs.

Year: 2015

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The original Huracan GT3 features a very stable and predictable steering setup. The 720° lock is user-friendly, making the car's handling intuitive and forgiving, which made it a popular choice for drivers of all levels.

Year: 2019

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The first EVO iteration of the Huracan GT3 retained the same steering geometry as its predecessor. This was a deliberate choice to provide a familiar feel, with performance gains focused on aerodynamic and suspension enhancements rather than altering the car's stable handling characteristic.

Year: 2023

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The latest EVO2 continues Lamborghini's philosophy of consistency in handling. It uses the same 720° steering lock, ensuring that the car remains predictable and confidence-inspiring, while benefiting from significant aerodynamic redesigns for overall performance.

Year: 2019

Lock: 640°

Ratio: 11.2:1

As a large, front-engine car, the Lexus RC F GT3 utilizes a relatively quick steering rack to aid in rotation and make the front end feel more agile. The 640° lock helps the car turn in effectively, rewarding a smooth driving style to manage its weight.

Year: 2015

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

The McLaren 650S GT3 is renowned for its extremely fast and sensitive steering rack. This very low steering lock value demands precision and smooth inputs from the driver, as even small movements translate to significant direction changes, making it feel exceptionally agile.

Year: 2019

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

The successor to the 650S, the McLaren 720S GT3, inherited its predecessor's famously quick steering characteristics. The car's design philosophy continued to prioritize a nimble and highly responsive front end, rewarding an aggressive and precise driving style.

Year: 2023

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

The EVO update for the 720S focused primarily on improving aerodynamic balance and suspension consistency for endurance racing. The steering geometry was intentionally left unchanged, preserving the ultra-direct and sensitive feel that defines the McLaren GT3 platform.

Year: 2016

Lock: 640°

Ratio: 11.2:1

With its long wheelbase and front-engine layout, the original Mercedes-AMG GT3 utilizes a relatively quick steering rack. The 640° lock helps the large chassis rotate effectively into corners, giving it a responsive turn-in that defies the car's size.

Year: 2020

Lock: 640°

Ratio: 11.2:1

The EVO version of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 maintained the same steering characteristics as the 2015 model. The updates focused on improving reliability, aerodynamics, and suspension, while keeping the familiar responsive steering feel that drivers were accustomed to.

Year: 2015

Lock: 640°

Ratio: 11.2:1

Known affectionately as "Godzilla," the large, front-engine Nissan GTR uses a quicker steering rack to help it feel more agile. The 640° lock provides a responsive turn-in, allowing the driver to effectively command its significant weight and V8 power through the corners.

Year: 2018

Lock: 640°

Ratio: 11.2:1

The newer 2018 model of the GTR GT3 retains the same steering lock as its predecessor. The car's evolution focused on improving its aerodynamic balance and center of gravity, keeping the familiar, responsive steering feel while enhancing its overall stability and consistency.

Year: 2017

Lock: 800°

Ratio: 14.0:1

The first-generation Porsche 991 GT3 R features a characteristically slower and more deliberate steering response. The higher 800° lock promotes stability and precision, rewarding very smooth inputs and giving the driver immense confidence through high-speed, flowing corners.

Year: 2018

Lock: 800°

Ratio: 14.0:1

Also known as the "Evo" version of the 991, this car keeps the same stable 800° steering lock. The updates focused on creating a wider setup window and improving drivability, but the core philosophy of a stable, predictable, and smooth steering feel was preserved.

Year: 2023

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The latest Porsche 992 GT3 R marks a significant change in steering philosophy. Its steering rack is considerably quicker than its predecessors, with a 720° lock. This gives the car a much sharper and more agile front end, allowing for a more aggressive, point-and-shoot driving style.

Year: 2017

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

Based on the Lamborghini Gallardo, the Reiter Engineering R-EX GT3 (often called the "Lambo Gallardo GT3") features a very stable and predictable steering setup. The 720° lock makes its handling intuitive, similar to the Huracan, providing a solid and confidence-inspiring platform.

Year: 2019

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

The Alpine is a very light and nimble mid-engine car. Its 720° steering lock provides a perfectly balanced and intuitive feel. The steering is responsive without being nervous, allowing you to carry significant speed through corners with confidence and precise control.

Year: 2019

Lock: 540°

Ratio: 9.4:1

The Aston Martin GT4 features a surprisingly quick steering rack for a front-engine car. The 540° lock makes it feel very agile and eager to turn in, rewarding an aggressive driving style on corner entry and allowing it to be very competitive in tight, technical sections.

Year: 2018

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

Much like its GT3 big brother, the Audi R8 GT4 is defined by its stability and predictability. The 720° steering lock provides a user-friendly and confidence-inspiring feel, making it a very stable platform that is easy to learn and drive consistently.

Year: 2020

Lock: 500°

Ratio: 8.7:1

The BMW M4 GT4 has a very direct and responsive front end. The quick 500° steering rack helps this relatively long and heavy car rotate effectively. It gives the car a sharp turn-in, but requires smooth inputs to manage its weight through the corner.

Year: 2019

Lock: 540°

Ratio: 9.4:1

The Camaro is a classic front-engine muscle car, and its steering is set up to make it feel agile. The quick 540° lock helps the heavy front end respond promptly, providing a surprisingly sharp turn-in that allows the driver to effectively position the car to leverage its V8 power on corner exit.

Year: 2018

Lock: 540°

Ratio: 9.4:1

The Ginetta is a pure-bred race car with a very lively chassis. Its quick 540° steering lock complements its nimble nature, resulting in an extremely responsive car that excels at quick changes of direction. It feels very direct and provides a ton of feedback to the driver.

Year: 2018

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

The KTM X-Bow GT4 is known for its incredibly direct and kart-like handling. It features a very fast steering rack with a 480° lock, making it extremely responsive to even the smallest inputs. This agility makes it a monster in tight corners but demands a high level of precision from the driver.

Year: 2016

Lock: 800°

Ratio: 14.0:1

The Maserati stands out in the GT4 class with its much slower, more deliberate steering. The high 800° lock makes it feel very stable and smooth, especially in fast, sweeping corners. It requires more steering input than other cars but rewards a clean, precise driving style.

Year: 2019

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

Like its GT3 counterparts, the McLaren 570S GT4 has a famously quick and sensitive steering rack. The 480° lock gives it a hyper-responsive front end, allowing for incredibly sharp turn-in. This makes it feel exceptionally nimble but requires a delicate touch to avoid instability.

Year: 2019

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

The Mercedes-AMG GT4 has a surprisingly fast steering rack for a front-engine car. The quick 480° lock is designed to make the long chassis feel agile and responsive, allowing the driver to attack corners aggressively and easily rotate the car.

Year: 2019

Lock: 800°

Ratio: 14.0:1

The Porsche Cayman GT4 is a superbly balanced mid-engine car. It uses a slower, 800° steering lock, similar to the Maserati. This promotes stability and precision, providing excellent feedback to the driver and rewarding a smooth, momentum-based driving style

Year: 2020

Lock: 500°

Ratio: 8.7:1

The BMW M2 CS Racing is a nimble and playful car. It features a very quick steering rack with a 500° lock, making it feel extremely responsive and darty. This allows the driver to easily rotate the car and make quick corrections, highlighting its role as an agile entry-level race car.

Year: 2020

Lock: 480°

Ratio: 8.3:1

The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo is a thoroughbred race car with an incredibly sharp front end. It shares the same ultra-fast 480° steering lock as the GT3 versions, demanding precision and rewarding an aggressive driving style with immediate, crisp turn-in.

Year: 2015

Lock: 600°

Ratio: 10.5:1

The original Super Trofeo has a quick and direct steering rack that makes it feel lively and responsive. The 600° lock is a middle ground between the hyper-quick Ferraris and the more stable Porsches, offering a good balance of agility and high-speed composure.

Year: 2022

Lock: 600°

Ratio: 10.5:1

The latest EVO2 version of the Super Trofeo retains the same 600° steering lock as its predecessor. While the aerodynamics and bodywork are dramatically different, the core handling philosophy remains, providing a familiar feel of sharp, responsive steering for drivers of the series.

Year: 2017

Lock: 800°

Ratio: 14.0:1

The Porsche Cup cars are famous for being challenging to drive, and the steering setup is a key part of that. The slower, 800° lock of the 991 Cup car requires smooth, deliberate inputs and forces the driver to be precise to manage the car's rear-engine dynamics effectively.

Year: 2021

Lock: 720°

Ratio: 12.5:1

A significant update for the 992 Cup car was the move to a double-wishbone front suspension and a quicker steering rack. The new 720° lock makes the front end feel much sharper and more responsive than the 991, allowing for a more aggressive turn-in and giving the driver more confidence to attack the corners.