The Sprint X is Corbeau’s entry-level FIA-rated competition seat, and the main structural difference from the Revolution X is the head area. The Revolution X wraps a hoop around the driver’s head; the Sprint X has an open top, which is a requirement in some single-seater regulations and reduces the amount of material around the neck and shoulders. The shorter shell also makes it lighter: 7.0kg in Standard and 7.5kg in XL, compared to 8.82kg for the Revolution X System 1.
The System 3 shell in this listing is carbon/Kevlar composite, sitting between the System 1 Kevlar/GRP and the System 5 full carbon option. Shell dimensions and FIA 8855-1999 homologation are identical across all three systems. Approval runs five years from purchase date.
The driver height limit on the Sprint X is under 6ft, for both Standard and XL sizes. This is a genuine restriction driven by the shorter shell, not a listing error. If you are over 6ft, the Revolution X in Standard or XL suits you instead and is available in the same System 1, 3, and 5 options. The Standard Sprint X suits a 32-36in waist; the XL is for 36-40in.
Fixing is side mount only. Uses the same M10 12.9 high-tensile bolt inserts as the Revolution X, so existing Corbeau Pro-Team Revolution X brackets are compatible. Five 3in harness slots for 4, 5, and 6-point harnesses. HANS compatible. Part number SF130. One seat per order.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Bespoke Corbeau Sprint FIA Bucket Seat Arrives at Our Showroom, and Corbeau Sprint Vinyl FIA Seats: Quality Checked And Ready For Dispatch. 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 under 6ft in height with a 36in to 40in 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 it FIA approved, and for how long?
Yes, it carries FIA 8855-1999 homologation. Every FIA seat has a not-valid-after year printed on its homologation label, and that label date is what a scrutineer checks, so look at the label on the seat you receive and check it against your championship regulations. Buying new means you get the freshest label the maker currently produces.
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.