This Steering Wheel Costs More Than Your Entire MINI

The steering wheel for a 2011 F1 car costs about $50,000, is made out of carbon fiber and will unlatch in less than five seconds in case of an emergency. The buttons and toggle switches control on-off functions, including the adjustable rear wing and the engaging neutral gear. The dials are used to vary brakes, clutches, differentials, engine rev limits and torque. The display located on top replays shifting point alerts as well as messages coming from the race managers. There is also a “drink” button which the drivers use to rehydrate.

Here is a video with the steering wheel of Ferrari’s last year F1 car.




[Source: rpmgo.com]