Porsche 997 GT3 Lightweight Bucket Seats, Genuine Carbon Fiber Full Buckets
Step up to a genuine set of Porsche 997 GT3 lightweight bucket seats — the carbon fiber full buckets derived from the Carrera GT’s seat design and offered as a factory option on the 997-generation GT3 and GT3 RS. These aren’t a generic aftermarket race seat; they’re the real Porsche Motorsport part, built to shed serious weight while keeping you locked in place through every corner.
The seat shell is molded from a lightweight glass and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP/CFRP) composite with a visible carbon-fiber finish, cutting roughly 50 lbs versus the standard 997 sport seat — a meaningful gain for anyone chasing a lower curb weight or a lower center of gravity. Despite the weight savings, the shell construction adds real strength and crash protection, including an integral thorax airbag for genuine day-to-day safety alongside the aggressive lateral support.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fitment | Porsche 997 911 GT3 / GT3 RS |
| Shell Material | Glass and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP/CFRP), carbon-fiber finish |
| Weight | Approx. 15–19 lbs per seat — about 50 lbs lighter (pair) than the standard 997 seat |
| Seat Type | Full bucket seat with folding backrest |
| Adjustment | Manual fore/aft adjustment |
| Upholstery | Full leather, with Alcantara seat centers on many configurations |
| Harness Compatibility | Designed for both 3-point and 6-point racing harnesses |
| Safety | Integral thorax airbag |
| Certification | Meets FIA regulations |
Why Choose These Seats
- Genuine Porsche Motorsport part, derived from the Carrera GT seat program — not a replica
- Significant, verified weight savings over the standard 997 sport seat
- Dual harness compatibility for street use or a full racing setup
- Folding backrest for practical rear-seat/storage access despite the race-bred design
- Retains factory safety engineering, including the thorax airbag, unlike most aftermarket buckets











