The Corbeau Sprint X System 5 is the standard-width, full carbon version of the Sprint X range. System 5 shell means all carbon fibre, which brings the weight to 7.0kg. That compares with 7.5kg for the XL version and more again for the System 1 (Kevlar/GRP) and System 3 (Kevlar/Carbon) shells lower in the range.
The Sprint X has an open head area. No hoop, no head protection zone. That is the distinction between this seat and the Revenge X above it. For most saloon car racing, sprint events and hillclimbs, the open head area is not a limiting factor and the seat carries FIA 8855-1999 approval regardless. If the events you run require a seat with head protection, or if you are unsure about the class regulations, the Revenge X is the correct seat to look at.
This is the standard-width Sprint X, suited to waists from 32 to 36 inches and to drivers under 6 feet tall. If you are closer to 36 inches at the waist, the XL version (SF152) in the same System 5 carbon shell is the better fit. The waist band on the XL runs from 36 to 40 inches at a small weight penalty.
Five harness slots for 3-inch belts, compatible with 4, 5, and 6-point harnesses. M10 12.9 fixings. HANS and FHR device compatible. FIA approval from purchase, valid five years. Part number SF150. Shell colour and optional gel coat through the product menu. Ring 0115 989 3488 if you want to talk through the right size before you 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 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 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.
