The best position.
A competition shell for GT, touring and club sport
The Pole Position N.G. (FIA) is a glass fibre competition shell homologated to FIA 8855-1999 with a five-year approval period. Cushions and upholstery materials can be specified, which is what keeps the shell in use across GT, touring car and club sport grids. Upholstery meets FMVSS 302.
Product photography shows optional equipment.
Top features
Product
highlights
- For GT vehicles and sports cars
- For touring vehicles
- Anatomically formed seat contour
- Paddable lumbar support
- Seat shell in glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP)
- Competition Seat (FIA 8855-1999)
- Highly flame-retardant upholstery (FMVSS 302)
- 5 years FIA homologation
- Suitable for 4-, 5-, 6-point belts, racing use
Key numbers
Standard, option,
accessory
| Use | |
|---|---|
| For GT vehicles / sports cars | ● |
| For touring vehicles | ● |
| Comfort | |
| Paddable lumbar support | ● |
| Fixed sidemount | ☆ |
| Anatomical seat contour | ● |
| Lightweight | |
| Seat shell glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) | ● |
| Aluminium sidemounts | ☆ |
| Safety | |
| FIA approval for 5 years | ● |
| Highly flame-retardant upholstery (FMVSS 302) | ● |
| Competition Seat (FIA 8855-1999) | ● |
| Suitable for 4-, 5-, 6-point belt (racing use) | ● |
Comfort dimensions
in millimetres
Comfort dimensions in inches, all figures ±0.4 in. 23.2 in applies with the rigid steel adapter and the rigid aluminium adapter.
| Package | ||
|---|---|---|
| A | Seat depth | 31.9 in |
| B | Seat height | 33.5 in |
| C | Shell outer width at shoulder | 22.8 in |
| D | Shell outer width at seat surface | 19.7 in |
| G | Track width, mounting width for racing shells | 15.9 in |
| Comfort | ||
| H | Seat width at the hip | 15.0 in |
| I | Shoulder support height | 21.1 in |
| J | Seat depth | 19.3 in |
| K | Seat height | 34.6 in |
| Belt routing | ||
| L | Belt aperture height | 2.4 in |
| M | Belt aperture centre | 22.2 / 23.2 in |
| Weight | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shell, total weight without add-on parts | approx. 17.0 lb | |
Pole Position N.G. (FIA)
How long does the FIA homologation run?
FIA 8855-1999 approval is valid for five years from the homologation date stamped on the shell. Check that date against the regulations of the series you enter.
Is it road legal?
No. This is a competition shell for racing use with 4-, 5- and 6-point harnesses. For a road-released shell see the Pole Position (ABE).
Are sidemounts included?
No. Fixed sidemounts and aluminium sidemounts are listed as accessories and are ordered separately.
