The wide-shell version of the Evo QRT, for drivers who find the standard Evo shell too narrow across the shoulders or torso. Part number S008015RNR. FIA 8855-1999 homologated.
Fibreglass shell made using Sparco’s QRT process (quick resin transfer), which produces a denser shell than hand lay-up at comparable weight. Side mount only: the Evo XL needs FIA steel side mounts and a vehicle-specific sub-frame. The standard Sparco side mounts are the SS004902.
HANS compatible. 4 and 6-point harness compatible. Black shell, black trim throughout.
The XL designation is about shell width. If the standard Evo QRT (S008007RNR) fits you without pinching the shoulders, that is the right seat. The XL exists for the driver who has sat in a standard Evo and found the shell grips the torso before the hips are properly supported. Getting the shell width right makes a significant difference to how the seat holds you in a corner, so it is worth trying both if you are between sizes.
At £525 this is the highest-priced seat in the current Sparco QRT batch. If you need a larger shell than the XL provides or a carbon shell, that moves into a different part of the range. If the XL fits, there is no obvious reason to look beyond it in standard fibreglass FIA construction.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Sparco Evo XL Fitted in a Mini R53: Big Seat, Perfect Fit, and Honda Civic FK8 Type R with Sparco Evo XL & TRS Red Harnesses. 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.
