Bucket Seats

Most of the vehicles nowadays are equipped with bucket seats that are quite similar to the seats which are used in the aircraft cockpit. This seat can accommodate only one passenger and normally features complete upholstery. The use of bucket seats initially started in Europe and gradually spread throughout the world.

The racing cars were the first cars that featured bucket seats as it helped to keep its occupant in place while taking a sharp turn. Many racing cars like the Formula One cars are usually equipped with only one bucket seat for the driver. Car bucket seats have gained popularity due to their small size in comparison with bench seats. Use of bucket seats has also increased with the advent of manufacturing of compact cars and speciality vehicles like commercial sports cars. The use of bucket seats has also resulted in better utilisation of space in a car. Now the centre console between two bucket seats is used as a storage compartment and a floor shifter for gear transmission (automatic or manual). It features cup holders, ashtray and hand operated parking brake.

Most of the car accessories manufacturers make designer bucket seats like the racing car bucket seat and also make bucket seat cover in various colours. “Corbeau bucket seat”, “Sparco bucket seat” and “Rage bucket seat” are some of the popular bucket seats available on various online sites.