Corbeau’s carbon fibre replacement for the Porsche 996 GT3 bucket seat, 1600. Fixed back, side mount, black, trimmed in brushed nylon or leather with a leather and Alcantara option on the back and base cushions. Sized for a 32 to 36 inch waist and a driver under six feet.
Made to go where the factory bucket went
The 996 GT3 came with a fixed bucket, and this is Corbeau’s shell built to take its place: same mounting approach, a modern shell. It is a direct fit replacement rather than a universal seat you adapt, which is what you are paying for against a generic bucket.
Carbon or Kevlar
Corbeau make it in two constructions. This is the carbon fibre shell at 1600. The Kevlar version is 1400. Same shape, same trim options, same fit; the carbon is the lighter and stiffer of the two, and on a 996 GT3 that is usually the point.
Road and track, not FIA
This seat is sold for road and track use and does not carry an FIA homologation. It takes a four point harness. If you are entering a class that needs a homologated seat, tell us and we will look at what fits the car instead.
Trim
Brushed nylon or leather across the shell, and the back and base cushions can be had in leather and Alcantara. Say which when you order, since it is trimmed against the order.
Fit
Under six feet is a shell height note about where the wings meet your shoulders, and the 32 to 36 inch waist is the hip width. Sit in one if you are close to either. Seat only, so side mounts are separate. Tell us the year of the car.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers under 6ft in height 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. 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.
