VPG Mission Sim Steering Wheel

VPG Mission Sim

The VPG Mission Sim is a sim racing wheel designed from scratch for the simulator, with no inherited architecture or real-car compromises. Within a compact 290 mm aluminium structure weighing only 1300 g, it integrates a 5" VoCore touchscreen display, 118 individually controlled LEDs and 60 physical inputs (up to 128 programmable inputs via the VPG Console). VPG presents it as the lightest sim wheel built around a fully integrated 5" touchscreen. It is fully supported in SimHub and compatible with the Daniel Newman Racing (DNR) LED profile.

Key features

• 5" VoCore touchscreen fully integrated into the wheel, supported by a new electronics architecture and high-speed processor
• 1300 g for 290 mm: lower rotational mass for more precise force feedback detail
• Aluminium rear structure, carbon fibre front plate and ergonomic injection-moulded grips
• 60 physical inputs placed around the natural driving position, with rear buttons integrated into the aluminium rear cover
• Up to 128 programmable inputs through the VPG Console and its Master/Magic system on the 12-position multi-switch
• 118 individually controlled LEDs across buttons, encoders, RPM telemetry, multi-switch and logo lighting, configurable in SimHub and with the DNR plugin
• Full aluminium shifters and paddles, aluminium knobs and button guards
• USB pass-through ready: connection via the M12 connector or via JST to USB-A / USB-C for quick releases with integrated USB
• Duo-Mode Paddles available as an option: wireless clutch paddles that work as clutch, button or both (Duo-Mode)

Technical specifications

• Diameter: 290 mm
• Weight: 1300 g
• Materials: aluminium rear structure, carbon fibre front plate, injection-moulded grips
• Display: 5" VoCore touchscreen
• Buttons: 12 APEM 650g front buttons, 2 rear Magic buttons (under the shifters)
• Funky switches: 2 (rotary, 4 directions and push)
• Rotaries: 4 front rotary encoders, 4 thumb rotary encoders, 1 × 12-position ELMA multi-switch
• Paddles: 2 aluminium shifter paddles, 2 top third paddles; Duo-Mode clutch paddles as an option
• Inputs: 60 physical, up to 128 programmable via VPG Console
• LEDs: 118 RGB (4 per button, 6 per front rotary, 6 marshal LEDs, 13 RPM LEDs, 2 per thumb knob, logo lighting)
• Mounting: M5 holes on 50.8 mm PCD; 70 mm PCD with the VPG Spacer / Hub
• Connection: USB via M12 connector, or JST to USB-A / USB-C (not both at the same time)
• Power rating: 5 V, 500 mA max
• Software: SimHub 9.10.1 or later, VPG Console, DNR LED profile
• System: Windows 10 / 11 (32 or 64 bit)
• Model: VPG-1016-18701

Important notes

• VPG strongly recommends a powered USB hub placed close to the Direct Drive base, connected directly to the PC without extensions. The VPG Console includes a Power Health test to check the connection.
• Avoid bolts that extend more than 10 mm into the wheel.
• The JST and M12 connections cannot be used at the same time. With the JST connection, VPG recommends mounting it with its hub (50.8 PCD only).
• The Duo-Mode Paddles must be enabled and calibrated in the VPG Console after installation.
• An official SimHub licence is recommended by VPG to avoid software limitations.

Compatibility

• Bases: any quick release on 50.8 mm PCD; 70 mm PCD quick releases with the VPG Spacer (with its carbon adapter plate) or the VPG Hub
• Platform: PC, Windows 10 and 11
• Games: tested by VPG with iRacing, rFactor 2, Assetto Corsa and ACC; works with all games supporting USB HID devices
• Software: SimHub, VPG Console, Daniel Newman Racing plugin

Which model to choose

• VPG Mission Sim: the only VPG wheel with a built-in 5" touchscreen, designed purely for sim racing, 290 mm, 1300 g, 60 physical inputs, 118 LEDs.
• VPG Porsche 911 GT3 R Evo: officially licensed Porsche GT3 R (992.2) carbon structure and genuine race car shifters, 309 mm, 1150 g, 128 mappable inputs, 137 RGB LEDs.
• VPG Porsche 911 Cup: officially licensed Porsche Cup wheel, 309 mm, 1030 g, 76 mappable inputs, 88 RGB LEDs, clutch-ready with the Duo-Mode Paddles.
• VPG Ford Mustang GT3: officially Ford licensed, built from the race car wheel moulds, Hall sensor analog clutch as standard, 1120 g, 76 mappable inputs, 76 RGB LEDs.

FAQ

Does the VPG Mission Sim have a screen?

Yes. The VPG Mission Sim integrates a 5" VoCore touchscreen display directly into the wheel.

Which quick releases fit the VPG Mission Sim?

The VPG Mission Sim mounts natively on 50.8 mm PCD quick releases. For a 70 mm PCD quick release, use the VPG Spacer or VPG Hub.

Does the VPG Mission Sim have clutch paddles?

Not as standard. The Duo-Mode Paddles are available as an option: wireless clutch paddles that can work as a clutch, a button or both.

Is the VPG Mission Sim compatible with SimHub?

Yes. The VPG Mission Sim is fully supported in SimHub, with the VPG Console for firmware, button mapping and clutch calibration, and the DNR LED profile.

Does the VPG Mission Sim work on a console?

VPG only lists PC requirements (Windows 10 and 11) for the VPG Mission Sim. No console compatibility is announced.

Who handles warranty and after-sales service?

The French Simracer handles after-sales service for the VPG Mission Sim, as for every brand it sells, with a contact based in France. You never deal with the manufacturer directly. The product carries the 2-year legal warranty, or the manufacturer warranty if longer.