812 - Seat Choices

Correct. As far as I understand, Ferrari has always offered those 2 choices. I have the comfort seats in the 812 and the racing ones for the F8. Difference is quite substantial, at least to me since I'm 6'2" and I like spirited driving. I wish I'd gone for the racing seats on both cars. The racing seats are absolutely genius, supportive for track driving yet comfortable for most drives. The comfort ones are good too but they don't support me as much.

 

The design of any of the two seats is all 100% optional. You have many options of patterns and colors. I have no idea about resale value, but the more appealing ones from what I understand are the Daytona designs - just Google it to see images.

 

I had electric (comfort) Daytonas in my F12 and have race Daytonas in my 812. The race seats really do support you so well that they are for me much more comfortable than the electrics.

 

I love the CF backed racing seats. I elected to get the comfort full electric seats for my GTS because most of my passengers are not 6'3" and can't see well out of the car!

 

No. The pattern is obviously the same, but the whole shape of the seat is very different. Sport seats look much better overall. Beside the obvious (not electric, not height adjustable unless you have the option, no heating/ventilation) the sport seats can indeed feel as good, or even more comfortable than the comfort seats. They do provide a lot of support, but because of the lack of padding, they will only properly fit if you have the right proportions. If you dont, they can be pretty uncomfortable (either too fat, tall, or too bony ass). I'm 183cm (6'1) and 77kg and I guess that's about where you need to be to be well comfortable with the sport seats.