The Cobra Suzuka T GT RT, a one piece fibreglass bucket seat for road and track use. Part number NF-SUPF-GT-RT.
Wider waist, no FIA approval
GT adds 30mm across the shell, so the waist range is 32 to 36 inches against 28 to 32 on the standard. RT is Road and Track approval rather than FIA 8855-1999.
So this is the larger driver’s track day seat. If the class is scrutineered to FIA rules, the Suzuka T GT Pro-Fit is the same shell with the homologation.
The Suzuka case
Cobra’s best selling and most accomplished all round competition shell, kept current through several updates rather than replaced. The ultra low split cushioning drops your hip point and splits the support so the cushion works with your legs.
The 490mm base sits between the Imola at 475mm and the Evolution at 500mm, and at 9kg it is the lightest of the three, against 10.3kg for the Imola.
Specification
900mm tall, 590mm wide, 730mm deep. Spacer fabric trim, woven open for airflow. Side mount only. Harness facility for 4, 5 and 6 point belts. Fully HANS compatible.
High sided lateral and kidney support with integrated head side support, and high tensile mounting bolts supplied with the seat. Three year warranty.
Seat only. Tell us the car for mounts and a subframe.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Subaru Impreza with Cobra Suzuka T bucket seats. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers with a 32in to 36in waist. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
Is this seat FIA approved?
No, this is a road and track day seat rather than a homologated competition seat. For events that require an FIA seat, look at the FIA-approved shells in the range, and ask us if you are unsure what your series needs.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. You will need the car-specific frame, and a sliding runner if you want fore-and-aft adjustment. Our guide on base mount versus side mount walks through the whole stack, and tell us your car and we will quote the full kit.
Does it work with harnesses and a HANS device?
The shell takes 4 point compatible and 6 point compatible. If you are planning the full seat, harness, and HANS setup, tell us the car and we will spec it end to end.
How do I know it will feel right, not just fit on paper?
Fair question, because makers publish widths and weights, never feel, and two seats with identical numbers can feel nothing alike in the car. We keep the ranges on display in the Nottingham showroom, you are welcome to come and sit in them, and if you cannot get to us, call and describe your build, as the team sit in these seats every day. Our head support measurements guide shows the kind of real-world data we collect.