The Corbeau Sprint X in System 5 with vinyl trim is the full-carbon entry-level competition seat in the Corbeau range, trimmed in vinyl rather than the standard Jacquard fabric. Vinyl holds up better than cloth in off-road events and in cars that see rain in the cockpit, and it is easier to wipe down between events. The Sprint X sits below the Revolution X in the Corbeau range: the shell is shorter, the head protection is open rather than the hoop wrap-around design of the Revolution, and the result is a lighter seat at 7.0 kilograms for the standard size.
System 5 means a full-carbon shell. The same shell is available in System 1 (GRP/Kevlar) and System 3 (Kevlar/carbon), and all three meet the same FIA 8855-1999 standard. The carbon construction saves weight over the Kevlar variants and gives a stiffer shell, but the functional difference in a sprint or club rally application is modest. For drivers where weight is the priority, System 5 is the right choice. For drivers where budget is the priority, System 1 or System 3 in the same Sprint X shape gives the same FIA approval.
The Sprint X is built for drivers up to 36 inches at the waist and under 6 feet tall. The shorter back is the constraint: taller drivers find the shoulder line sits too low for adequate support, and in that case the Revolution X is the correct seat. Five 3-inch harness slots run through the shell, compatible with 4, 5, and 6-point harnesses. HANS and FHR compatible. Side mount only, using the same M10 12.9 cap head bolt system as the Revolution X. FIA 8855-1999 homologation, valid 5 years from purchase. Part number SF154.
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.