Sabelt Spine FIA Motorsport Seat

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Sabelt Spine FIA Motorsport Seat by Sabelt. Approval: FIA 8855-2021. Brackets included: Seat only. Brand: Sabelt.

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The Sabelt Spine Motorsport Seat, part number SABSPINE, is a fibreglass bucket seat approved to FIA 8855-2021, the newer of the two current FIA seat standards. Available in M, L and XL shell sizes. Black. Brackets are not included.

FIA 8855-2021 sits above FIA 8855-1999 in the approval hierarchy. Some UK and European championships have begun requiring or recommending 8855-2021 for new seat purchases. Before buying the Spine or any 8855-2021 seat, check your class regulations: if 8855-1999 is still accepted, the GT-PAD (SABRFSEGTPAD) at £651 gives a substantial saving at the older standard.

The Spine has an aggressive shell profile and a matt black finish. Side fixings sit at 290mm centres. Racing net guides are built into the shell for safety net attachment. The seat includes head protection in the shell geometry and is compatible with 4 and 6 point harnesses.

At £1,458 the Spine is at the same price as the GT-AM (SABGTAM), which also carries FIA 8855-2021 approval. The two seats differ in shell geometry and finish: the GT-AM uses a gel-coated shell and includes a separate leg cushion; the Spine has a matt black finish and a more angular, aggressive profile. The choice between them comes down to driver fit and preference for the shell geometry rather than the approval level, which is the same.

Driver waist size range is 32 to 38 inches. Brackets not included; supply the car make, model and year when ordering.

Additional information

Weight	12 kg
Dimensions	120 × 60 × 60 cm
Approval	FIA 8855-2021
Brackets included	Seat only
Brand	Sabelt
Construction	Fibreglass seats
Driver Height	All heights suitable
Driver Waist Size	36" – 38" Waist, 32" – 36" waist
Fixing Type	Side mount
Harness compatibility	4 point compatible, 6 point compatible
Mechanism Type	Fixed Back Seats
Product Colour	Black
Protection Type	With head support
Trim Material	Velour
Coloured Shell	Black
Seat Model	L, M, X-L

Sabelt seat size guide

Sabelt fit the driver with pads rather than with different shells. Pick the shell for your height and the pad kit for your width.

How Sabelt size their seats

The GT-Pad and X-Pad are one shell with removable pads in medium, large and XL kits. With the medium kit the GT-Pad measures 380 mm across the hips inside, 420 mm across the thighs and 550 mm across the shoulders; the large and XL kits are thinner pads in the same shell, and the XL kit suits a 36 to 40 inch waist. A driver who sits between sizes changes a pad, not a seat.

The GT-160 Taurus comes in M, L and XL as three shells: M for a 28 to 32 inch waist, L for 32 to 36, both for drivers under 6 ft, and the XL for a 36 to 38 inch waist and drivers over 6 ft. The Titan X-Large is the big shell at 36 to 40 for drivers over 6 ft, and the GT3 is one size at 32 to 36.

Which Sabelt fits you

Model	Waist band	Driver height	Shell	Approval
GT-160 Taurus M	28 to 32	Under 6 ft	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
GT-160 Taurus L	32 to 36	Under 6 ft	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
GT-160 Taurus XL	36 to 38	Over 6 ft	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
GT3	32 to 36	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
GT-PAD Modular	32 to 38, pads M, L, XL	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
X-Pad, X-Pad Rallycross	32 to 38, pads M, L, XL	All heights	Fibreglass or carbon	FIA 8855-1999
GT-AM	32 to 38	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-2021
Spine	32 to 38	All heights	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-2021
GT-PRO	32 to 38	All heights	Carbon	FIA 8862-2009
Titan X-Large	36 to 40	Over 6 ft	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999

Pad kits are sold separately on some listingsThe GT-Pad shell code refers to the seat without pads on Sabelt’s own catalogue. Check the product page says which kit is included, and tell us your seated hip width so we send the right one.

Measure yourself first

Four numbers decide whether a seat fits. Take them in the clothes you drive in, and write them down before you compare models.

AWaistAround your natural waist, not your trouser size. Trouser sizes usually run an inch or two under the real figure, and the waist bands on our product pages use the real one.

BSeated hip widthSit on a hard chair with your feet flat and measure straight across the widest point of your hips with a rule or a straight edge, not a tape that follows the curve. This is the number that decides whether a fixed shell is tight.

CShouldersStraight across the back at the widest point. Fixed back seats hold you here, so a shell that is narrow at the shoulders is uncomfortable long before it is unsafe.

DHeight and torsoYour height, and if you are over 6 ft whether that is mostly leg or mostly body. A long body needs a taller shell with the head support set higher.

Before you order

Check the car, not only the driver. Transmission tunnels, door cards and B pillars are what stop a wide shell going in. Our seat mounting and fixing points guide covers what to measure.
Side mount and base mount shells are not interchangeable. Which one you need depends on the car and the subframe, so pick the brackets at the same time as the seat.
If you run a HANS or plan to, filter on HANS friendly. The shoulder openings are cut to clear the collar.
FIA seats carry an expiry date on the homologation label. Check what your championship accepts and how long the seat has left, particularly on discounted older stock.

Send us your measurementsWaist, seated hip width, height and the car. We have fitted a lot of Sabelt seats and will tell you honestly if the one you have picked is going to be tight. Call 0115 989 3488 or email Sales@GSMPerformance.co.uk.

Waist bands and heights are our product data, checked 6 September 2026. GT-Pad internal widths are Sabelt’s figures for the medium pad kit.

Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers with a 36in to 38in or 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 8855-2021 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.

Availability

The popular Sabelt models are on the shelf

The GT-090 and the rest of the common range are generally in stock for immediate dispatch.

Other models, the Taurus XL among them, depend on what is in the country, so they either leave the same day or take a few weeks.

If you have a date

Ask us before you order and we will check the specific model rather than the range, because the difference between the two is the whole answer.

In-store displays:

We have a premium range of over 125 seats from brands including: Bimarco, Cobra, Corbeau, Sparco, OMP, Recaro, GP-Race, and Bride to name just a few brands we work with.

Alongside this, we also stock and display HANS devices, harnesses, race-wear, race-suits, FIA helmets and various other safety equipment. If you are looking to visit us to see and try any particular seat or product, please contact us in advance and we’ll be happy to help.

In-Store appointments:

Due to the specialist nature of our services, we do ask that you please contact us in advance to book an appointment. We have multiple slots available each day including selected availability at the weekend.

Working by appointment allows us to dedicate our time with you and provide a personal and professional service. We’ll always ensure you leave with the right equipment for your needs.

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Fast delivery lead times:

If you require fast delivery, please contact us in advance of ordering and we’ll happily check stock allocation and availability for you. We carry a large amount of stock at our showroom and across multiple distribution hubs. This allows us to provide immediate dispatch across a huge number of brands from Corbeau and Cobra through to Sparco and OMP. (Does not apply to all items)

Due to the niche market we work in, some products are custom hand made to order, or special order from manufacturers like PCI Racing and Planted Technology. If you want to know how fast a product will be dispatched. Simply drop us a message through our Contact us form.

Addtional lead time notes:

Quick dispatch: Stocked products are dispatched within 24-48 hours with Parcel Force.
Sparco roll cages: We can only deliver these to a registered (LTD) company address.
In-store collection: Please contact us in advance to book an in-store collection appointment.