The Profi SPG (part number 070.91) is Recaro’s entry point into their FIA-homologated race seat range. It carries FIA 8855-1999 certification, which is the standard accepted by Motorsport UK, the FIA, and most national series for timed competition events. That homologation is date-stamped on the seat label, not the purchase date, and it runs for five years. Check the label when buying any FIA seat second-hand.
The shell is glass-fibre reinforced plastic. At 6.5 kg it is lighter than the Pro Racer SPG and has a narrower footprint, which makes it a natural fit for smaller cars where the Pro Racer’s bulk becomes a problem. Shoulder support uses a friction-grip surface rather than padding, and the belt guides accept four, five, and six-point harnesses. The seat is HANS-friendly by geometry, meaning the head guard and shoulder profile work without conflicting with an FHR collar, though the specific HANS engineering is more pronounced on the Pro Racer SPG.
Recaro positions the Profi SPG as a rally seat. The geometry suits a driver who is strapped in tightly for stages rather than sitting upright for a long-distance circuit event, but it works for circuit use too. Two trim options are available: Perlon Velour Black and Perlon Velour Red. The shell comes in black.
The listing covers one seat. Side mounts are sold separately. The Profi SPG suits drivers up to around 36 inch waist. If your budget stretches and HANS compliance is a priority, the Pro Racer SPG is worth comparing directly, as the head guard and harness guide geometry are tuned specifically around FHR device use. If you are between the two, call us and we will give you the honest answer for your series and your build.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Customer Question: What Actually Mounts A Recaro Profi SPG XL In A Porsche 964?, and A Perfect Fit: Recaro Profi SPG Seat, PCI Adjustable Mounts, and Schroth Harnesses in a Honda S2000. Some of that comes straight from real customer questions, so you are reading answers other buyers actually needed.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers over 6ft in height with a 32in to 36in waist. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
Is it FIA approved, and for how long?
Yes, it carries FIA 8855-1999 homologation. Every FIA seat has a not-valid-after year printed on its homologation label, and that label date is what a scrutineer checks, so look at the label on the seat you receive and check it against your championship regulations. Buying new means you get the freshest label the maker currently produces.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. You will need the car-specific frame, and a sliding runner if you want fore-and-aft adjustment. Our guide on base mount versus side mount walks through the whole stack, and tell us your car and we will quote the full kit.
Does it work with harnesses and a HANS device?
The shell takes 6 point compatible. If you are planning the full seat, harness, and HANS setup, tell us the car and we will spec it end to end.
How do I know it will feel right, not just fit on paper?
Fair question, because makers publish widths and weights, never feel, and two seats with identical numbers can feel nothing alike in the car. We keep the ranges on display in the Nottingham showroom, you are welcome to come and sit in them, and if you cannot get to us, call and describe your build, as the team sit in these seats every day. Our head support measurements guide shows the kind of real-world data we collect.
