The Sparco Evo L QRT (S008013RNR) is the large-shell version of Sparco’s Evo bucket seat. At £510, it’s the highest-priced seat in this batch and it occupies a specific role: drivers who’ve looked at the standard Evo QRT (S008007RNR, £475) and found it too narrow.
The L in the name is the practical distinction. Same fibreglass construction, same FIA 8855-1999 homologation, same velour trim, same HANS compatibility, same side-mount fixing. What changes is the shell width at the shoulder and hip. If you’re broad-shouldered or carry weight in the upper body, the Evo L gives you the room the standard Evo shell doesn’t.
Like all the QRT seats in this range, the Evo L needs Sparco’s FIA steel side mounts (SS004902) and a vehicle-specific sub-frame to mount in the car. It takes both 4 and 6-point harnesses.
Choosing between the Evo and the Evo L isn’t purely about physical size. Some drivers prefer a wider seat even when the standard shell fits, because a shell that holds you tightly can interfere with feeding small steering inputs through the shoulder. If you race rather than track day, that’s worth thinking about. If you’re within reach of a showroom visit, trying both shells is 20 minutes well spent. Part number S008013RNR.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: The Best Way To Fit A Sparco Evo L Into Your Mazda MX-5 Mk3, and Customer Car: Mini R53 Track Car with Sparco Evo L Seats. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
Send us your height and waist size and we will confirm the fit. The paper dimensions only tell half the story, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so you get the honest answer rather than a guess from a chart.
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.
