The ADV (ELITE, XT) is an extremely strong, ultra-light weight carbon fiber seat designed to pass the FIA�s highest seat rating FIA 8862-2009. This means that the ADV (ELITE, XT) has been tested to an impact of approximately 70G. This rating is required for WRC/GT racing. With strength at the top of its class the ADV (ELITE, XT) can withstand over 6,600lbs of lateral force. The ADV (ELITE, XT) has an energy absorbing system in the areas subjected to the highest stress to protect the driver. The entire seat is covered in self-extinguishing fabric and special non-slip fabric in the shoulders and seat area.
The ADV ELITE was specially designed with an upright driving position preferred by Rally drivers. In addition to the Rally driving position the outer dimensions have been reduced to fit into the smaller WRC cockpits.
The ADV ELITE is FIA approved with the #004988ADV side mount brackets.
The ADV XT was specially designed with a more relaxed, comfortable driving position for GT cockpits.
Optional side mount hardware kit (50002) provides fasteners to mount the seat to the sidemount bracket, the sidemount bracket to a slider, the slider to a custom base bracket and inlcudes the following:
Detailed Specifications - Sparco ADV Elite and XT
ADV Elite | ADV XT | |
Construction: | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
FIA Homologated? | Yes (CS.094.04) | Yes (CS.094.04) |
Driver Size: | L | L |
HANS-Ready? | Yes | Yes |
Bottom-Mount? | No | No |
Side-Mount? | Yes | Yes |
A* | 17.4 | 17.8 |
X* | 12.6 | 13.0 |
B* | 23.7 | 24.5 |
C* | 28.4 | 21.7 |
D* | 17.8 | 20.5 |
Z* | 13.0 | 13.4 |
E* | 21.3 | 21.3 |
F* | 36.9 | 34.3 |
G* | 2.8 | 7.9 |
Weight (lbs) | 22.8 | 23.7 |
*Dimensions in Inches--Use with line drawing above.