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Sparco R100 Reclining Seat
Compact tubular-steel reclining seat that doubles as a budget sim-rig seat
A real street-car reclining seat from Sparco that has become a sim-racing staple on profile rigs. Comfortable, adjustable and built to automotive standards.
AI rating
- Comfort
- 8
- Support
- 7
- Build quality
- 8
- Value
- 7
Who it suits
- First rig
- 7
- Console racing
- 7
- Competitive racing
- 7
- Small rooms
- 6
- Tight budgets
- 6
- Enthusiasts
- 7
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- Double-locking recline adjusts from upright GT to relaxed angles
- Automotive build quality that lasts years of daily use
- Available in black and colored variants to match a rig theme
- Needs side mounts and sliders, which are not included
- Less side bolstering than a fixed bucket
Watch out: Uses side mounting: buy side brackets that match your cockpit's seat-mount pattern, or it will not bolt on.
What it feels like
- Firmness
- Hold
- Breathability
Padded and road-car comfortable rather than race-bucket hard.
Side bolsters hold you in corners, but not as tightly as a fiberglass shell.
The recline lever lets you change your back angle in seconds.
Feels like a sporty hot-hatch front seat, not a deep racing bucket.
What the R100 works with
- Seat sliders aren't included; some cockpits supply their own.
- Check the seat's mounting points against the cockpit's seat brackets before you order.
Cockpits sold without a seat
Each of these needs a seat like this one.
- Sim-Lab GT1 Evo Sim Racing Cockpit (frame only) · Rated about 25 Nm86
- Sim-Lab P1X Pro Sim Racing Cockpit (frame only) · Rated about 32 Nm85
- Trak Racer TR80 Lite Aluminum Cockpit (frame only) · Rated about 25 Nm84
- Next Level Racing F-GT Elite Aluminum Cockpit (frame only) · Rated about 30 Nm82
- Next Level Racing GTElite Aluminum Cockpit (frame only) · Rated about 25 Nm81
- Trak Racer TR8 Pro Racing Simulator (frame only) · Rated about 15 Nm76
- Fanatec CSL Cockpit V1.5 (frame only) · Rated about 12 Nm76
Rigs that use it
- Rosso GTPlayStation 5 · $3,056
- Silver ArrowPC · $7,750
Tech facts
| Material | Fabric and vinyl |
|---|---|
| Seat sliders included | No |
| Size (W × D × H) | 21 × 26 × 34 in (54 × 65 × 87 cm) |
| Weight | 33 lb (15 kg) |
| Materials | Steel, fabric and leather |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The Sparco R100 is a road-car sport seat that many first-time rig builders adopt because it is light, narrow and cheaper than most dedicated sim bucket seats. Retailers list it at about 13 kg (28.6 lb) with a tubular steel frame and a recline lever, and Sparco describes 3D fabric upholstery for breathability. That recline is the main reason to pick it over a fixed bucket: you can change the back angle without tools, which suits shared rigs and long sessions. The bolsters are moderate. They keep you in place under sim-level loads, but they won't hold you the way a deep fiberglass shell does. The fixing points are 271x345 mm, and it takes 3- and 4-point harnesses. It ships without sliders, and you will need side mounts. Buy the side brackets, and sliders if more than one person will drive, before you order. Make sure your rig's seat deck can take side-mount hardware. Check the revision (R100, R100 SKY vinyl, MY22) and the colour, because prices differ. Street prices we found ranged from roughly $290 to $430. That is a reasonable spread for a seat that is comfortable all day.
Questions buyers ask
Does the R100 come with sliders or side mounts?
No. Side mounts are required, and sliders are optional. Buy brackets that match your cockpit's seat deck. Rigs that use universal side-mount brackets generally fit the seat's 271x345 mm fixing points.
Will it fit my sim rig?
It is compact and light, and it fits most aluminum-profile and steel cockpits with side-mount brackets. Check the seat's width and height against your rig's seat deck, and the distance to the pedals once it's mounted.
Which version should I buy?
The standard R100 has fabric upholstery in black, black/gray, black/red or black/blue. The R100 SKY is vinyl and costs a little more. The MY22 revision adds more lumbar support and a lower seat. Pick the one that is in stock at the lowest price, since the frame is the same.