Hundreds Of Products Ready Today. Dispatch/Collection Choosing a Corbeau seat: use the full model name
Corbeau offers competition, track-day, reclining, classic and Lotus-specific seats. Several families come in different sizes or shell constructions, so we check the full description before comparing price or weight.
Start with the seat family and driver fit. Then compare the size, shell material, approval and included parts. A standard and XL seat can need very different amounts of room in the car.
Corbeau sells FIA-homologated competition seats as well as non-FIA road and track-day models. Check the label on the exact seat, the specified side mounts and the regulations for the event rather than relying on the brand or an X in the name.
Keep shape, size and shell construction separate
They affect one another, but one does not tell you the answer to the others.
01FIA competition seats
Sprint X, Revenge X, Revolution X, Pro-Series X and RXC cover different driver shapes and levels of head support.
02Track-day fixed seats
Non-FIA shells can suit cars whose events do not require homologation. Driver and vehicle fit still come first.
03Road, classic and Lotus seats
Reclining, period-style and vehicle-specific choices need separate checks for access, belts and included hardware.
Send the complete product name, size and shell option. Leaving out one of those details can make two people think they are discussing the same seat when they are not.
Corbeau’s current motorsport range includes Sprint X, Revenge X, Revolution X, Pro-Series X and RXC models. Those names describe different shapes, and several are offered with more than one width or composite construction.
Garreth and Cameron start with the driver’s hips, thighs, torso and shoulder height. Once a shell feels right, we check its outer dimensions in the car and read the live product specification for the construction, approval and parts included.
Read the Corbeau range by seat family
Choose a suitable shape first, then look at width and construction within that family.
01Standard and XL
Use the internal measurements to shortlist, then sit in both if possible. XL is not automatically the more comfortable choice.
02Composite options
Some motorsport families offer different composite constructions. Check stiffness, weight, price and specification for the selected option.
03Vehicle-led products
Lotus seats and fitting kits may be sold singly, as pairs or with different hardware. Read the contents carefully.
Do not use an old System number or a higher price as shorthand for construction. The live product specification states the shell option, size and published weight for the seat being ordered.
Corbeau states that many Corbeau and Luke products are made to order. Ask for the current lead time and confirm the written specification before ordering a custom seat.
How a Corbeau seat should fit
Dimensions narrow the search. Pressure points decide whether the shell works.
Measure while seated
Measure across the hips and shoulders in the clothing you will drive in. Overall height and trouser size are only rough clues.
Check the base
The hip area should support without a hard pinch. Make sure the thigh bolsters do not force the knees inward or obstruct pedal movement.
Check the upper shell
Notice whether the shoulder supports hold the torso or roll the shoulders forward. Compare head and helmet space as well.
Set the final angle
Harness-slot height changes with recline and padding. Judge it at the installed angle, not with the seat upright on a showroom floor.
Stay in it for a while
The obvious pressure point often appears after five minutes. A seat that hurts in the showroom will not improve during a warm session.
The Corbeau names are manageable when we write them down in full. The driver still gets the final say once they are sitting in the shell.
Garreth and Cameron / GSM showroomThe Corbeau shell also has to fit the car
Work from the narrowest part of the cockpit and build the mounting stack on paper first.
Check before ordering
- Tunnel-to-sill width at seat-base height
- Shoulder clearance at door, pillar and cage
- Steering wheel, pedal and helmet position
- Vehicle frame, mounts and slider height
- Belt buckle and harness anchor locations
Do not assume
- Universal means bolt straight in
- The passenger side has the same room
- A lower side mount guarantees a lower seat
- Original airbag and belt systems can be ignored
- Another model from the brand uses the same holes
Corbeau sells Lotus-specific products and vehicle fitting kits as well as bare seats. Read what the listing includes and check the runner, buckle and side-mount arrangement before adding duplicate parts.
Made-to-order trim and shell choices can affect lead time and returns. Confirm the complete specification once the driver and vehicle fit have been settled.
Approval, supports and belts
Read the documents for the seat you are actually buying.
| Check | What it answers | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Seat label | Which homologation and date apply to this shell | Label on the actual seat |
| Technical list | Whether the model and support are recorded | Current FIA list |
| Event rules | Whether that standard and date are accepted | Championship and organiser regulations |
| Mounting drawing | Which supports, holes and fasteners to use | Corbeau fitting instructions |
| Belt geometry | Whether lap, shoulder and anti-sub straps run correctly | Harness maker and governing-body rules |
FIA homologation is for competition. It does not by itself answer road legality, original belt routing, airbags, access, insurance or vehicle inspection. Check the complete installation.
Corbeau products to compare
Live product records from the current catalogue. Price, stock and options remain on each product page.
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From £395.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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From £575.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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From £600.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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From £650.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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From £1,400.00 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Common Corbeau questions
Is every Corbeau seat FIA approved?▾
No. Approval belongs to the exact model, not the badge. For competition, read the label on the seat and check the current FIA technical list, the maker’s fitting instructions and your event regulations.
Will a Corbeau seat fit my car?▾
Not by itself. Check the shell against the tunnel, sill, door, cage and driving position, then choose the correct vehicle frame and side or base mounts. A universal seat still needs a car-specific installation route.
How do I choose the right Corbeau size?▾
Use the published dimensions to make a shortlist, then sit in the seat if possible. Hip width, thigh shape, torso length, shoulder support and harness-slot height matter more than a trouser waist label on its own.
Can I keep the original three-point seat belt?▾
Sometimes, but it depends on the seat, mount, buckle location, belt path and the car. Do not assume a harness opening makes a safe route for an original belt. Check access, airbags, warning systems, insurance and inspection requirements too.
Do Corbeau side mounts fit every Corbeau bucket seat?▾
No. Match the mount to the exact seat and its approval documents. Hole spacing, shell height and homologated supports vary. Advanced competition seats can require the named support rather than a convenient generic bracket.
Can you check the approval date before dispatch?▾
Yes. Ask before ordering if remaining homologation life affects the purchase. We can check available stock rather than inferring a date from a product photograph or model name.
Send the complete Corbeau specification
Add the driver measurements, car, use and any event rules. We can compare the right family, size and shell option without guessing from a shortened model name.
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