The Sparco R333 (009011) is the seat that sits above the R100 in Sparco’s reclining range. Redesigned for 2021, the differences are clear next to the R100: the bolsters are deeper and more aggressive, the styling is sharper, and the recline uses a double adjustment lever with rapid tilting rather than a single-lever mechanism.
For most road cars, the R100 is the more practical option. Lower bolsters are easier to live with daily, and the slimmer frame fits tighter cockpits more cleanly. The R333 suits drivers who want more lateral support for fast road use or regular track days, where the extra holding from deeper bolsters is worth the trade-off in entry and exit effort.
The fixing points are the same 271mm x 345mm base mount pattern as the R100, so both seats use the same sub-frames and the same sliding runner kits. The R333 takes 3 and 4-point harnesses. The construction is tubular steel, the same class as the R100.
Colours available are Black, Black and Grey, and Black and Red. Sizing is listed as suitable for drivers under 6 feet with a 32 to 36 inch waist, so taller drivers should try this one in the store before ordering. We don’t have confirmed external shell dimensions from Sparco for this revision; if the shell width is the deciding factor for a tight fit, ask before you order. Part number 009011.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Customer Question: My Sparco R333 Sits Me Too High, What Other Reclining Seats Sit Lower?, and Toyota Supra MK4 With Sparco R333 Seats. Some of that comes straight from real customer questions, so you are reading answers other buyers actually needed.
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.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
You need the car-specific frame for your vehicle, plus a sliding runner for fore-and-aft adjustment. Tell us your car and we will quote the complete fitting kit in one go. Our sliding runner guide covers the adjustment side.
Does it recline like a normal seat, and what about armrests?
Yes, the backrest reclines, which is the whole point of a sport recliner over a fixed bucket: support in the corners, comfort on the motorway, and access to rear seats. Armrests: not fitted on this model. Our recliner lineup comparison shows how the ranges stack up.
I am a bigger driver. Will it work for me?
Possibly, and it depends on the exact shell rather than the brand. We wrote a straight-talking guide on sport recliners for larger drivers from real showroom fittings, and if you send us your waist and height we will tell you honestly which recliners work at your size.
