Ferrari 550 Maranello Carbon Seats – OEM-Accurate Reproductions by CarbonSeats.com

Hello FerrariChat Members,

We’re excited to officially introduce our OEM-accurate reproduction carbon seats for the Ferrari 550 Maranello, now available at CarbonSeats.com as a new forum sponsor.

These seats are faithful recreations of the factory carbon seats originally produced by T.I.R. (Trasformazione Italiana Resine) — a rare and highly desirable option fitted to very few 550s during production.

Technical Highlights:

• Shell Construction:
Autoclave-cured full carbon fiber. Structurally identical to the original T.I.R. seats.

• Fitment:
Designed specifically for the 550 Maranello with correct rail spacing and mounting geometry.
Bolt-in installation without modification.

• Seat Size:
Available in narrow size — consistent with original factory fitment.

• Design Specifics:
Features the unique Daytona-style center insert pattern, exclusive to the 550 (not shared with 355 or F512 M).

The upper shell also differs subtly from the 355 design, and rails are wider to suit the Maranello chassis.


• Trim & Upholstery:
Trimmed by Zanasi Group, Ferrari’s trusted partner for Classiche and Tailor Made cars.

Available in Connolly Autolux leather, just like original 550 seats — all with correct stitching and panel templates.


How We Engineered the Reproduction
We sourced and disassembled an original 550 Maranello carbon seat to create:

• 3D scans of the shell, foam, and frame geometry
• CAD models of tilt/slide mechanisms and mounting brackets
• Custom molds for both the carbon shell and seat foam
• Upholstery patterns that match original seam placement and bolster shape
• Accurate reproduction of the embossed Cavallino Rampante, using Zanasi’s original tooling


Every element has been reverse-engineered to factory specification.


Historical Context:
The 550 Maranello carbon seats were a very limited factory option, visually distinct from both the 355/512M seats and the Barchetta/575M versions.

They are now nearly impossible to find on the market — and we’re proud to bring them back for restorers and purists.


Product Options & Ordering
Each seat is made to order, with a typical build time of 30–40 days.

If you’re unsure about original trim or configuration, we can confirm your spec using your Ferrari VIN via the factory database.


Worldwide shipping is included — securely crated and fully insured.

We’ll be sharing final production photos shortly. In the meantime, feel free to message us or visit the site for more details:

https://www.carbonseats.com/product/ferrari-550-maranello-carbon-seats/

We’re here to support restorers, collectors, and owners looking for OEM-correct quality — and we’re happy to answer any technical or historical questions you may have.

– The CarbonSeats.com Team

Reza

 

Thanks for pointing that out — you’re absolutely right, and I really appreciate the clarification.

To confirm: our 550 Maranello carbon seats are being reproduced exactly as the original factory carbon seats came — with the standard carbon 550 seat cushion pattern, not the optional Daytona style (electric) with the round perforated inserts.

The mid-section design we’re replicating is the same pattern found on factory-fitted carbon seats, produced by T.I.R., which were extremely limited in number. We’re basing everything on a complete original seat we’ve scanned and disassembled — shell, foam, rail geometry, and upholstery layout included.

Thanks for keeping the details sharp — it’s exactly this level of precision that we’re aiming to meet.


— Reza / CarbonSeats.com

 

Update with photos – Factory accuracy from top to bottom

Here’s a look at the original 550 Maranello carbon seat we fully disassembled and scanned to ensure our reproduction matches every contour, mounting point, and detail.

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We also included a shot of the Zanasi Group embossing tool, the exact one used by Ferrari for the factory seats — this is what gives our headrests the correct Cavallino Rampante placement and depth.
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Everything has been built from the ground up based on this original seat:

✔️ Shell profile and structure - 3D scan + molds

✔️ Seat foam density and shaping

✔️ Upholstery pattern and seam layout

✔️ Rail spacing and hardware

✔️ Correct mid-section — just like OEM


Thanks again for all the feedback — and stay tuned, we’ll be posting final photos of the complete set soon.


— Reza / CarbonSeats.com

 

Thank you Nick, really appreciate that!
We totally respect the purist mindset — that’s actually the exact standard we’ve held ourselves to throughout this project.

All of the leather trimming and foam work is done by Zanasi Group, Ferrari’s trusted partner for Classiche and Tailor Made cars. They’re using the same embossing tools they use on original Ferrari builds to apply the Cavallino — so every detail feels as it should.

Every small detail — from the shell profile to the foam shape and stitch layout — has been reverse-engineered from genuine OEM parts. It’s been a long process, but we knew it had to be right to be worth doing.

Please see picture of Connolly Autolux compared to Poltrona Frau leather:
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Thanks again for the kind words — more updates and finished photos coming soon!



— Reza / CarbonSeats.com

 

Great point — and totally understand the concern.

To clarify: the Cavallino embossed on the headrest is done purely for authenticity, to match how the original factory carbon seats were delivered in the 550 Maranello. We’re not using the Ferrari logo in any of our branding, marketing materials, or product labeling — it’s strictly part of the seat itself, as it would have been from the factory.

We’re also not claiming any affiliation or endorsement by Ferrari S.p.A. — this is purely a passion-driven effort to provide accurate restoration parts for owners who want their cars returned to factory spec, down to the smallest detail.

Appreciate you raising it — happy to clarify anything further.

Absolutely — you’re right. Zanasi Group’s long-standing partnership with Ferrari, especially through the Classiche and Tailor Made programs, is a big part of why we chose to work with them.

Their craftsmanship and materials are second to none, and for us, having them handle the foam shaping, leather trimming was key to making sure the seats feel as close as possible to what Ferrari originally delivered.

We’re incredibly proud to collaborate with a team that shares our obsession with detail and quality.

— Reza / CarbonSeats.com

 

Thank you — appreciate the kind words!
Just to clarify: the 550 seats we’ve recreated are based on the original T.I.R. design and won’t bolt directly to 575 rails, as the geometry is different


That said… we’re currently preparing to launch reproduction seats for the 575M as well

We have an original 575 carbon seat in for restoration right now, which we’ll be 3D scanning shortly to begin tooling and mold development — same process we followed for the 355 and 550.

If you’re interested in OEM-accurate 575 carbon seats, feel free to reply here or DM me. We’d love to gauge early interest and possibly open pre-production build slots for those who want to be first in line.

— Reza / CarbonSeats.com
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Haha thank you — we think so too!

Can’t wait to bring the 575 seats to life — we’ll be sharing updates as we go, so if you’re interested, I’d be happy to keep you in the loop once we open up build slots!

— Reza / CarbonSeats.com

 

Great questions — thank you!

Weight:
The final weight of a fully trimmed seat (including rails and tilt mechanism) is very close to the original OEM carbon seat, and we’ll be publishing exact numbers once our first production sets are complete and fully assembled. They’re significantly lighter than the standard 550 seats, as expected.

Daytona finish:
You’re right — the original T.I.R. carbon seats offered by Ferrari for the 550 Maranello did not come with a Daytona-style insert. However, if desired, we can build a set with that finish — it would be a custom trim option, as opposed to a factory-correct reproduction.


If you’d like to explore that style, I’d be happy to share a concept to see how it might look. Just let me know!
— Reza / CarbonSeats.com

 

FerrariChat Introductory Offer – 550 Maranello Carbon Seats

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To celebrate the launch and thank the FerrariChat community, we’re offering a limited-time introductory price exclusively for 550 owners here:

Only 5 sets available at the special price of:
€14,500 EUR including worldwide shipping
✅ Use coupon code: FCHAT2K at checkout - (That’s €2,000 off the regular price of €16,500)

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These are OEM-accurate reproductions of the rare factory carbon seats originally supplied by T.I.R. for the 550 Maranello — built using original seats for 3D scanning, mold creation, and component matching:

• Autoclaved full carbon fiber shell
• Wider rail spacing, correct for 550 Maranello fitment
• Signature 550-style center insert
• Trimmed by Zanasi Group, Ferrari’s Classiche & Tailor Made partner
• Connolly-style leather with Cavallino embossing
• Built to order – 30–40 day turnaround
• Worldwide shipping included in the price

Order online: https://www.carbonseats.com/product/ferrari-550-maranello-carbon-seats/

Questions or want us to confirm your original trim via VIN?
Send a PM or email: [email protected]

We’re proud to bring this rare factory option back to life for the 550 community.

Thanks again for all the support!

 

Haha, love the “asking for a friend” angle
Yes, the 550 was offered with a “large” seat option from the factory, just like the 355. I actually have one original 550 seat labeled as “large” and one in "narrow" — and we fully measured both during development.

Interestingly, the shell dimensions are exactly the same as the narrow seat. From what we can tell, the difference seems to be in the foam padding and how it’s built up to accommodate more comfort or width.

So for now, we’re offering the narrow spec, which was by far the most common, and we’re happy to work with customers who want a bit more room via adjusted foam density or side bolster shaping.

— Reza / CarbonSeats.com

 

Thanks Mark, really appreciate you sharing this, and you’re absolutely right. That car at auction is a perfect example of how much presence the carbon seats add to the 550, totally transforms the interior

And yes, we came to the exact same conclusion during development. We had access to both narrow and large factory carbon seats for the 550 Maranello and the 355, and after fully disassembling and measuring them, the carbon shells Large and Narrow were identical in both cases. The difference lies entirely in the foam shaping and padding, not in the structural dimensions.

For our reproductions:
• We’ve replicated the original seat rails, with OEM-correct geometry and finish.
• The adjustment rail/bar is leather-wrapped, just like factory — using the same leather and color as the seat for an authentic finish.
• The side adjustment knob is being sourced directly from Ferrari.
• Seat belt integration: the carbon seat uses a different buckle than the standard 550. I’ve sourced the correct OEM buckle and am exploring whether a 355 or 348 buckle can work as a clean retrofit option.
• The original electric seat plug and harness needs to be removed. The driver side buckle sensor can be plugged in to avoid warning lights; the passenger side is dont have any sensors.

We’ll also provide guidance for customers doing the full conversion, along with optional accessories where needed.

Thanks again Mark — always great to have your input in here!

— Reza / CarbonSeats.com