The Sportster CS (part number 410.00) is Recaro’s most aggressive street seat, and it holds a different position in the range from the competition shells. This is not a stripped racing bucket. It is a reclining sport seat built for cars that are driven fast on the road, occasionally on track, and regularly in daily life. Recaro fitted it as OEM equipment to the Ford Focus RS and various performance models from Renault and Toyota, which tells you the intended level of use.
The shell uses hybrid construction: a steel frame core wrapped in polymer materials including carbon, Kevlar, and GRP. Finished weight is approximately 14.7 kg, considerably heavier than the GRP racing shells, but the tradeoff is a seat that adjusts (the backrest angle moves on both sides), accepts both three-point and four-point belts, and works for drivers of all heights and waist sizes. The bolt pattern is 405 mm x 290 mm for the base mount.
Side bolsters are well-defined and firm, and the shoulder support is pronounced without becoming impossible to get in and out of for daily use. The upholstered integrated headrest offers genuine head protection and a clean visual profile. The backrest release integrates into the belt guide slot, so it does not interrupt the shoulder line.
Three trim choices are available here: Ambla Leather Black, Ambla Leather Black/Dinamica Suede Black, and Nardo Black/Artista Black. The Dinamica Suede combination has a grip texture in the support zones that shows its value on circuit. Driver and passenger-side positions are both available; each seat listing covers one position.
If you want seat heating, the Sportster CS 410.10 adds that. If you need the same shell for a tall vehicle such as a van or SUV, the Cross Sportster CS is the version to look at, with a flatter base cushion for easier entry.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Customer Question: Recaro Sportster CS Seats In A 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage?, and The Recaro Sportster CS Performance Edition Fitted. Some of that comes straight from real customer questions, so you are reading answers other buyers actually needed.
What is the difference between the Sportster CS versions?
The range includes versions with seat heating and a side airbag, and trims from Ambla leather to Dinamica suede, so check the option list on this listing for what this exact version carries. Fitting uses car-specific direct-fit subframes; tell us your car and we will confirm the right one.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker lists no driver size restriction on this seat, so it suits the full range of heights and waists. 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.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
You need the car-specific frame for your vehicle, plus a sliding runner for fore-and-aft adjustment. Tell us your car and we will quote the complete fitting kit in one go. Our sliding runner guide covers the adjustment side.
Does it recline like a normal seat, and what about armrests?
Yes, the backrest reclines, which is the whole point of a sport recliner over a fixed bucket: support in the corners, comfort on the motorway, and access to rear seats. Armrests: not fitted on this model. Our recliner lineup comparison shows how the ranges stack up.
I am a bigger driver. Will it work for me?
Possibly, and it depends on the exact shell rather than the brand. We wrote a straight-talking guide on sport recliners for larger drivers from real showroom fittings, and if you send us your waist and height we will tell you honestly which recliners work at your size.
