The Perfect Toyota GT86 And Sparco Seat Combo
Toyota GT86 seat guide
If you want fixed back buckets in a Toyota GT86, the simplest route we know is a Sparco FIA seat on an M2 Motorsport frame. The M2 frame is made for the car and bolts to the factory floor mounting points, and the Sparco seats side mount straight onto it.
From our own experience in the shop, three Sparco seats work well in the GT86 cockpit, with plenty of room between the seats: the Rev QRT, the Pro 2000 QRT and the QRT-R. Here is how they compare, and what else you need.
- M2 Motorsport makes a direct fit frame for the Toyota GT86
- It bolts to the factory floor points with no drilling
- The frame takes seats with 290mm side mount spacing, Sparco included
- Sparco Rev QRT, Pro 2000 QRT and QRT-R all suit the GT86
- All three are FIA 8855-1999 approved and HANS compatible
- All three are listed for a 32 to 36 inch waist
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The M2 frame for the GT86
M2 Motorsport makes direct fit frames for a long list of cars, and the GT86 is one of them. The frame replaces the factory runners and bolts to the car's own floor mounting points, so there is no drilling, cutting or welding. It is steel with a black powder coat, and you choose the driver's or passenger's side when you order.
The frame accepts any bucket seat with the industry standard 290mm side mount spacing, and Sparco seats share that pattern, so the seat bolts to the sides of the frame.
The GT86 shares its chassis and floor mounting pattern with the Subaru BRZ. If you have a BRZ, call us and we will confirm the fit before you order.
Three Sparco seats that suit the GT86
The Sparco Rev QRT is the entry point to Sparco’s FIA bucket seats. It is a narrower seat than the Evo, trimmed in velour, and it takes 4 and 6 point harnesses.
The Sparco Pro 2000 QRT is one of the few fibreglass buckets that can be base or side mounted, which is useful if the seat might move between cars. It takes a 6 point harness and has no head support wings.
The Sparco QRT-R sits at the upper end of Sparco’s fibreglass FIA range, with velour trim and a step up in trim quality and lateral support. It is side mount only.
| Seat | Approval | Waist | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparco Rev QRT | FIA 8855-1999 | 32 to 36 inch | Side mount |
| Sparco Pro 2000 QRT | FIA 8855-1999 | 32 to 36 inch | Base or side mount |
| Sparco QRT-R | FIA 8855-1999 | 32 to 36 inch | Side mount |
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Other Sparco seats for the GT86
The Sparco Evo QRT is another FIA fixed back bucket that fits well in the GT86 and works with the M2 frame. It comes in three sizes, the Evo, Evo L and Evo XL, which makes it the one to look at if the 32 to 36 inch seats above are not the right size for you.
Whichever seat you choose, Garreth’s advice is to measure your waist over the clothes you drive in and send it to us with your height. We will tell you which seat and size to order. If you are fitting harnesses at the same time, our guide on how to fit a motorsport harness covers the angles and anchor points.
Other ways to mount a seat in a GT86
M2 is not the only frame for the car. We also list PCI Racing and Planted Technology mounts for the GT86, and some seat brands need their own rail. We answered one of those in fitting a Bride Stradia III into a GT86.
Which Sparco seats fit a Toyota GT86?
The Sparco Rev QRT, Pro 2000 QRT and QRT-R all work well in the GT86 on an M2 Motorsport frame, and the Evo QRT fits too.
Does the M2 GT86 frame need drilling?
No. It bolts to the factory floor mounting points with no drilling.
Will Sparco seats bolt to the M2 frame?
Yes. The M2 frame takes seats with 290mm side mount spacing, which Sparco seats share.
Does the GT86 M2 frame fit a Subaru BRZ?
The two cars share a floor mounting pattern, but call us to confirm the fit before ordering.
What waist size do the Rev, Pro 2000 and QRT-R suit?
All three are listed for a 32 to 36 inch waist.
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