The gaming world is gradually gaining ground to the old traditions and although it does not seem like it, it has a close relationship with the automotive sector, designing new seats that have taken a step forward in the innovation of the sector. So much so, that Ford has launched the new cockpit GTElite Ford GT Edition and the ES1 Ford GT Edition seat. To do this, he has joined forces with his esports team Team Fordzilla and Next Level Racing.
At first glance we find un blue anodized cockpit frame. In it, we observe the laser-engraved Ford brand and provides highly adaptable positioning for an authentic driving experience. All this will make users live a unique experience in the world of esports.
For its part, the seat includes blue seat belts of the Team Fordzilla brand, a non-slip mat of the Ford GT and Team Fordzilla brand, a Ford GT logo engraved on the headrest and is ergonomically designed and specifically for simracing racing. It is designed to fit comfortably to users up to 42 inches (106 cm) at the waist and is rigid enough to support a weight of up to 250 kg.
In Ford they have thought of everything and that is that the new cockpit is suitable for any electronic brand of steering wheels, pedals, shift levers and the ES1 Ford GT Edition seat can be used in any cockpit that supports side seats. The GTElite Ford GT Edition cab and ES1 Ford GT Edition seat will be on display at gamescom 2022, which will be held in Cologne, Germany, from 24 to 28 August. These products will be available through next Level Racing’s sales channel by the end of October 2022.
In recent weeks, it has been confirmed that the future of the automotive industry is seriously passed thanks to the evolution that the sector has given, where the latest technology and video games have allowed the development of new business models, enhancing the safety of users at all times and checking the strengths of each model that has come to the market.
