Originally Posted by gdb069

Thanks that was supposed to read bLack seat. I am not sure where the L went.

Originally Posted by alangordon

Is there a difference in the comfort level between the gt1 and the gt2 seats?

Originally Posted by jipper

I have a 2019 m4 competition and the seats are a bit narrow for my preferences, hopefully the gt2 seats are a touch wider...anybody have both?

Also anybody not happy with the gt2 seats and wish they would have gotten gt1?


Also- which seat is closest to the c7 gt seats? I absolutely loved those seats in my 2017,..anybody know?

Originally Posted by RKCRLR

The GT2 seats have Napa (real) leather seating surfaces and dual-density foam. The GT1 seats have Mulan (bonded) leather. Personally, I wouldn't let the leather drive the decision. All else being equal the dual-density foam has the potential for better comfort but how well you fit in the seat is the overriding factor.

Originally Posted by C5racecar

GT2 seats have adjustable bolsters, but I Ieave them on the widest setting all of the time. If your back is not as wide, maybe the adjustment would be good. I don't use it at all.

Originally Posted by jipper

Also anybody not happy with the gt2 seats and wish they would have gotten gt1?

Also- which seat is closest to the c7 gt seats? I absolutely loved those seats in my 2017,..anybody know?

Originally Posted by Chemdawg99

I have experience with all three seats. As @Kevin A Jones suggests, if you can, you should try to sit in each seat to determine which seat is right for you. Granted, being able to sit in each seat is still a bit of a challenge unless you know owners who have each seat or a dealership allows you to sit in one assuming they actually have cars with each seat on hand. Not many dealerships have C8s in stock, but it’s a better situation now than it was in 2022 when I bought my car. I was lucky to be able to sit in competition seats before my order was accepted and I was able to change my order to GT2 seats.

Here is my opinionated, personal take on which seat is best:

-GT1 seats are fine for most any body shape and are comfortable. Not the seat you necessarily want if you plan to put the car on the track as they are a lot less bolstered than the GT2 or competition seats. Not a drawback if the car is only ever going to be used as a street car or GT cruiser.

-GT2 seats, which I have and live with everyday, are a perfect blend of comfort and bolstering and are just as comfortable as the GT1 seats. Some, including myself, think they are even more comfortable than the GT1 seats. To me, the GT2 seats look better than the GT1 seats (if you care about aesthetics). That’s my subjective opinion. My objective opinion is that I think this seat is the happy medium between the GT1 and competition seats. I’m built like Emmitt Smith and I’m comfortable in this seat.

-Competition seats. Don’t believe the hype about how uncomfortable these seats are. They have as much padding as the other seats and are the best looking ones out of the three. However, these seats are heavily bolstered and hold you quite tightly. The “discomfort” of these seats is due to the bolstering and whether or not you will be uncomfortable in them depends greatly upon your body type. I fit in these seats just fine, but not everyone will want to live with these seats on a long road trip or even in around town, daily driving. These seats are truly optimized for competitive driving and a prospective C8 buyer should keep this in mind when considering what seat to buy. That said, don’t let the naysayers dictate your decision to go with these seats based solely on the comfort factor. However, if you will never put your car on the track, you really don’t need the competition seats.

That’s my take. As objective as I can be.