The Definitive Guide to Cobra Monaco Seats: Every Variation and Trim Explained
Cobra Monaco seats are highly regarded in the automotive racing industry for their quality, comfort, and performance. These seats come in various trims and editions to cater to different needs and preferences. Here’s an exhaustive look at the different variations available for the Cobra Monaco seats.
Cobra Monaco Seat Sizing
Cobra Monaco Pro
The Cobra Monaco Pro is a professional-grade racing seat designed with a lightweight steel frame and high-quality fabric for durability and comfort. This is the original Cobra Monaco and the benchmark for all further Monaco models available. It is FIA-approved, making it suitable for motorsport use.
Key Point: The Monaco Pro is the only size Monaco that comes with FIA approval. The Sport, Sport narrow, and GT are all non-FIA. So if it’s for professional racing, this is the seat for you.Â
Cobra Monaco Sport
The Monaco Sport is designed for weekend racers and performance enthusiasts. It maintains the high standards of the Monaco series but at a more accessible price point. The Monaco Sport doesn’t come with FIA approval which is the key difference with the original Monaco Pro.Â
Key Point: The easiest way to think about this, is that the Pro is for professional Motorsport, and the sport is for road and track day use. Even though tubular seat and trim is the same, you will not receive the homologation sticker found on the side of the seat.Â
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Cobra Monaco Sport Narrow
The Monaco Sport Narrow has been re-designed in size to match the proportions of the smaller Sparco Sprint bucket seat. This is also perfect for weekend racers and performance enthusiasts. It maintains the high standards of the Monaco series but at a more accessible price point. The Monaco Sport doesn’t come with FIA approval which is the key difference with the original Monaco Pro.Â
Key Point: This seat is even more compact and perfect for those with smaller cockpits and limited room. This seat has been designed to be similar is size to the Sparco Sprint which is there best selling seat.Â
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Cobra Monaco GT
The Monaco GT variant is optimized for larger sized drivers by taking the non-FIA Monaco Sport and widening the steel frame at the hips creating more internal space within the same frame seat. This is the right choices for any driver that requires a slightly larger seat giving an extra inch width.
Key point: The Monaco GT is based on the Monaco Sport and is not FIA-approved. For FIA approval only the Monaco Pro is suitable and/or any trim variation of the Monaco Pro.Â
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Cobra Monaco 40th Edition
The Cobra Monaco 40th Edition is a special variant based on the Monaco Pro which comes with a bespoke trim celebrating the brand’s legacy with unique design elements like retro-styled eyelets and contrasting stitching and logo colours.Â
Key Point: The 40th edition trim can be applied to any Cobra Monaco model. This can also be added to the Monaco Sport and GT. Simply speak to us for more information on this.
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Cobra Monaco Motorsport Edition
The Cobra Monaco Motorsport edition takes the Cobra Monaco Pro FIA and gives it a stunning and quirky design. Finished with heavy-duty vinyl, a contrasting colour band, and the Cobra Motorsport professional logo.Â
Key points: By request, we can offer all the Cobra Monaco seats with the upgraded Cobra Motorsport logos. We think these logos look fantastic and are sure to suit any car being designed with the racing look.
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Cobra Monaco Vinyl Edition
This version of the Monaco Pro features a vinyl trim, combining durability and ease of maintenance. It is suitable for both competition and fast road use as it’s based on the Cobra Monaco Pro FIA seat.Â
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Cobra Monaco Houndstooth Edition
The Houndstooth Edition combines classic styling with modern performance. It features a unique houndstooth pattern that adds a touch of vintage flair to any vehicle.
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Our Recommended Fitting Brackets
Cobra Monaco Bolt Pattern
The Cobra Monaco seat (All variations) have a narrow fit bolt pattern which is 290mm from side to side and 330mm front to back.Â
Cobra Bolt Pattern Miss Match
This bolt pattern is much narrower than Sparco, OMP, and other bucket seats on the market. This means you can not use seat sliders from any other manufacturer as they simply will not fit.Â
The Sparco, OMP, and Recaro sliders as just 3 examples are far to wide for the base of the seat and can not be used. So we must stress the importance of using the correct Cobra sliders we list below. Â
Side Mount Installation
All Monaco variations come with side mount bolt location points as well as base mount points. This means you can ditch the sliders if you do not require them, and simply bolt the seat down using a suitable set of side mounts. We list below the correct side mounts from Cobra and our favourite side mount from Endurance Motorsport.Â
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Drivers Installing The Cobra Monaco Bucket Seat
We love finding drivers that have fitted bucket seats in each car we are looking at when creating our blogs. These are the 3 top videos on youtube showing various Monaco bucket seat installations. The 3 vehicles shown are the Lexus IS, Mazda MX-5, and Ford Focus.
Final Thoughts
Cobra Monaco seats offer a wide range of options to suit every driver’s needs, from professional racers to weekend enthusiasts and daily drivers. Each model is designed with a focus on safety, comfort, and performance, ensuring you get the best driving experience possible. Explore the various trims and sizes available to find the perfect Cobra Monaco seat for your vehicle.Â
By understanding the features and benefits of each Cobra Monaco variation, you can make an informed decision and enhance your driving experience with a seat that perfectly matches your requirements.