Alpha EVO Sport
$399- Torque
- 9 Nm
- Generation
- EVO
- Encoder
- 21-bit
- Cooling
- Active
- Weight
- 7 kg
Every Simagic wheelbase,
my honest take.
Seven wheelbases. One honest opinion. Find the right Simagic for your rig in under a minute.
Jack Wynne. Simagic ambassador. Full-time simracing creator. This is my opinion, not a spec-sheet review.
6 min read7 wheelbasesUpdated 2026
The 30-second picker
Four questions. One honest pick.
Answer like you would if I asked you across a table. I'll tell you the one I'd point you at, and one to think about.
Question 1 of 4
What are you looking to spend?
At a glance
The whole lineup, side by side.
If you already know what you're after, here's the lot in one place. The row with the lime tint is the one bolted to my rig.
| Wheelbase | Torque | Generation | Encoder | Cooling | Weight | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alpha EVO SportMy take | 9 Nm | EVO | 21-bit | Active | 7 kg | $399 | Buy |
Alpha MiniMy take | 10 Nm | Alpha | 18-bit | Passive | 6.4 kg | $399 | Buy |
Alpha EVO 12NmMy take | 12 Nm | EVO | 21-bit | Active | 8 kg | $548 | Buy |
Alpha 15NmMy take | 15 Nm | Alpha | 18-bit | Passive | 7.9 kg | $799 | Buy |
Alpha EVO Pro 18NmVery popularBest bang for buckMy take | 18 Nm | EVO | 21-bit | Active | 8.63 kg | $699 | Buy |
Alpha Ultimate (U)My take | 23 Nm | Alpha | 18-bit | Passive | 10.5 kg | $899 | Buy |
Alpha EVO Ultra 28NmI run this oneMy take | 28 Nm | EVO | 21-bit | Active | 11 kg | $969 | Buy |
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Torque and price
Where each base sits.
Use it however helps you decide. Lime is the current EVO line, grey is the older Alpha line. Longer bar means more torque.
EVO Sport
9 Nm
$399If you're new to direct drive, this is the one I'd put in a mate's hands.
Alpha Mini
10 Nm
$399Older entry-level base.
EVO 12Nm
12 Nm
$548If you just want one base that'll quietly handle everything you throw at it, this is the one.
Alpha 15Nm
15 Nm
$799Older Alpha.
EVO Pro
18 Nm
$699This is the one I hand most people, and the one most of you end up buying.
Alpha Ultimate
23 Nm
$899Serious flagship from the older lineup.
EVO Ultra
28 Nm
$969This is the one bolted to my rig.
EVO (current) Alpha (legacy)
A quick word
Alpha vs Alpha EVO.
Two lines on sale at once trips a lot of people up. Here's the short version of how I'd split them.
Alpha
Tried and tested
Alpha EVO
Current generation
The Alpha line is the older lineup. Tried, tested, proven, and it still feels great today. The Alpha EVO line is the newer generation, active cooling, the RGB halo, the current-gen feature set. It's the one you future-proof into.
My honest stance for 2026. At full retail, point most people at the EVO line. But if you spot an Alpha 15Nm or an Alpha Ultimate at a sharp discount, in a store or second-hand, jump on it. Torque doesn't go off with age.
If you asked me
The ones I'd point you at.
Not a scoreboard. Just what I'd say if you told me how you race and asked which one to get.
First DD pick
Alpha EVO Sport
Get your hands dirty without remortgaging. You'll be amazed how much it teaches you.
$399Buy
GT and touring pick
Alpha EVO 12Nm
Plant it in a GT3 and it just gets out of the way. Plenty of detail, none of the drama.
$548Buy
The one I run
Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm
What's bolted to my rig. More than most people need, but the headroom means I never think about the base, I just drive.
$969Buy
Crowd favourite
Alpha EVO Pro 18Nm
The one most of you end up buying, and for good reason. If you're not chasing the very top, this is the sweet spot.
$699Buy
Formula pick
Alpha EVO Pro 18Nm
Formula cars get spiky. 18 Nm gives you the detail without wearing your arms out by lap ten.
$699Buy
Cleaner-aesthetic flagship
Alpha Ultimate (U)
Big torque and a clean look without the RGB. If that's your thing, it's a lovely base.
$899Buy
No-compromises pick
Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm
When you already know you want the lot. Heavy GT, drift, motion, it eats all of it.
$969Buy
The full breakdown
Every base, my honest take.
All closed to keep it short. Open the one you care about. EVO line first, then the older Alpha bases.
Alpha EVO Sport9 Nm
- Torque
- 9 Nm
- Encoder
- 21-bit
- Cooling
- Active
- Weight
- 7 kg
If you're new to direct drive, this is the one I'd put in a mate's hands. Don't get hung up on the 9 Nm number. You'll learn way more on this than you would fighting a base you can't control yet.
Best for
first direct drive, tight budgets, small rigs.
Skip if
you already know you want more than 9 Nm. You'll outgrow it quicker than you think.
| Torque | 9 Nm |
|---|---|
| Generation | EVO (current) |
| Encoder | 21-bit |
| Response | 1ms / 20kHz |
| Motor | 5-pole servo, zero-cogging |
| Cooling | Active cooling |
| RGB | Yes |
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Dimensions | 256x110x110mm |
| Price | $399 |
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Alpha EVO 12Nm12 Nm
- Torque
- 12 Nm
- Encoder
- 21-bit
- Cooling
- Active
- Weight
- 8 kg
If you just want one base that'll quietly handle everything you throw at it, this is the one. 12 Nm sounds modest until you actually drive it, then it feels like plenty.
Best for
all-round daily driver, GT and touring.
Skip if
you're already sure you want big torque down the line. Then just start higher.
| Torque | 12 Nm |
|---|---|
| Generation | EVO (current) |
| Encoder | 21-bit |
| Response | 1ms / 20kHz |
| Motor | 5-pole servo, zero-cogging |
| Cooling | Active cooling |
| RGB | Yes |
| Weight | 8 kg |
| Dimensions | 297x110x130mm |
| Price | $548 |
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Alpha EVO Pro 18Nm18 NmVery popular
- Torque
- 18 Nm
- Encoder
- 21-bit
- Cooling
- Active
- Weight
- 8.63 kg
This is the one I hand most people, and the one most of you end up buying. 18 Nm is enough that you stop thinking about the wheelbase and start thinking about your driving, which is kind of the whole point. If you're not chasing the absolute top, this is the sweet spot.
Best for
most serious sim racers, GT and formula.
Skip if
your budget genuinely won't stretch. The EVO Sport will still teach you loads.
| Torque | 18 Nm |
|---|---|
| Generation | EVO (current) |
| Encoder | 21-bit |
| Response | 1ms / 20kHz |
| Motor | 5-pole servo, zero-cogging |
| Cooling | Active cooling |
| RGB | Yes |
| Weight | 8.63 kg |
| Dimensions | 317x110x130mm |
| Price | $699 |
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Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm28 NmI run this one
- Torque
- 28 Nm
- Encoder
- 21-bit
- Cooling
- Active
- Weight
- 11 kg
This is the one bolted to my rig. I moved up to it and never looked back. Honestly more than most people will ever use, no argument there, but the headroom means I genuinely stop thinking about the base and just drive. If you already know you want the lot, this is me telling you it's worth it.
Best for
no-compromise flagship, heavy GT, drift, motion rigs.
Skip if
you're new, on a desk, or just want sensible. This is more than most people will use.
| Torque | 28 Nm |
|---|---|
| Generation | EVO (current) |
| Encoder | 21-bit |
| Response | 1ms / 20kHz |
| Motor | 5-pole servo, zero-cogging |
| Cooling | Active cooling |
| RGB | Yes |
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Dimensions | 359x130x110mm |
| Price | $969 |
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Alpha Mini10 Nm
- Torque
- 10 Nm
- Encoder
- 18-bit
- Cooling
- Passive
- Weight
- 6.4 kg
Older entry-level base. Still does the job. For the same money these days I'd point a mate at the EVO Sport, but if you've a reason for this one, fair play.
Best for
desk mounting, space-constrained setups.
Skip if
you're buying new today. For the same money the EVO Sport is the one I'd point you at.
| Torque | 10 Nm |
|---|---|
| Generation | Alpha (legacy) |
| Encoder | 18-bit |
| Response | 1ms / 40kHz |
| Motor | 5-pole servo |
| Cooling | Passive cooling |
| RGB | No |
| Weight | 6.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 256.5x110x110mm |
| Price | $399 |
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Alpha 15Nm15 Nm
- Torque
- 15 Nm
- Encoder
- 18-bit
- Cooling
- Passive
- Weight
- 7.9 kg
Older Alpha. I'm not going to talk anyone out of one, but if it was my money in 2026 I'd probably look at the EVO Pro instead. That's the conversation I'd have with a mate.
Best for
long-standing Alpha owners.
Skip if
you're starting fresh in 2026. I'd take the EVO Pro instead, and that's me being honest.
| Torque | 15 Nm |
|---|---|
| Generation | Alpha (legacy) |
| Encoder | 18-bit |
| Response | 1ms / 40kHz |
| Motor | 5-pole servo |
| Cooling | Passive cooling |
| RGB | No |
| Weight | 7.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 281x110x110mm |
| Price | $799 |
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Alpha Ultimate (U)23 Nm
- Torque
- 23 Nm
- Encoder
- 18-bit
- Cooling
- Passive
- Weight
- 10.5 kg
Serious flagship from the older lineup. Still feels brilliant. If you like the cleaner look without the RGB halo, no shame in this one. Otherwise the EVO Ultra is the obvious step up.
Best for
older-Alpha loyalists, cleaner aesthetic preference.
Skip if
you want the newest platform and the RGB. Then the EVO Ultra is the obvious step.
| Torque | 23 Nm |
|---|---|
| Generation | Alpha (legacy) |
| Encoder | 18-bit |
| Response | 1ms / 40kHz |
| Motor | 5-pole servo |
| Cooling | Passive cooling |
| RGB | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 326x110x110mm |
| Price | $899 |
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What I run myself
Alpha EVO Ultra 28Nm
This is the base that's bolted to my rig and stays there. Is 28 Nm more than I strictly need? Probably. But the headroom means I never think about the wheelbase any more, the car just talks to me and I get on with driving. I've run everything from league nights to long stints on it and it's never once been the thing holding me back. No reason to move off it, and that's the most honest recommendation I can give you.
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Quick answers
The stuff people ask me.
Do I really need 28 Nm?
Almost certainly not. Most people, me included, never run their base near the top of its range. The big numbers buy you headroom, not a target you have to hit. If you're asking the question, the honest answer is you probably want less than you think.
Is the EVO worth it over the older Alpha line?
If you're buying fresh in 2026, that's the way I'd lean. The EVO line is the current generation and it's the one I run. The older Alpha bases still feel great and I won't talk an owner out of one, but for new money I'd point a mate at EVO.
Can I upgrade the wheelbase later without changing wheels?
Yes, and that's one of the nicest things about staying in the one ecosystem. Your wheels, your quick release, your pedals all carry over. You can start on the EVO Sport, move up to the Pro down the line, and keep the rest of your kit.
What wheels work with Simagic bases?
Any Simagic wheel bolts straight on, and the quick release means you can swap rims in seconds. Pick the wheel that suits how you drive, a round one for GT, an open-wheel style for formula, and you're sorted.
Is Simagic PC only?
Yes, these direct drive bases are for PC. If you're racing on PC you're grand. If you're on console, this isn't the kit for you, and I'd rather tell you that straight than have you buy the wrong thing.
How long is the warranty?
Long enough that I've genuinely never worried about it. Warranty terms can vary by region and change over time, so check what's listed for your base at checkout. In my experience the support has been there when people have needed it.
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