Porsche 912 bucket seat guide
1965 to 1969
The 912, 1965 to 1969, shares its shell with the early long-hood 911 but runs the lighter four-cylinder engine, and remains a popular basis for a classic-look competition build. The seat range for this car leans toward the classic and vintage styling that suits it, alongside genuine competition options.
- The Planted Technology and Sparco subframes are both confirmed for the 912
- The classic-styled OMP 1970s Revival and Auto Style Type Classic seats suit the era of this car
- The competition bucket range runs from the OMP 1970s Revival through to the Recaro Classic Pole Position ABE
- Reclining sport seats keep more factory comfort while still improving on the standard seat
- Harnesses above 3-point need a properly engineered harness bar for this car
Mounting
The Sparco Direct Fit Sub-frame at £72.50 and the Planted Technology Seat Brackets at £185.50 are both confirmed for the 912.
The Sparco FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets at £75 give a further fixing option.
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Competition bucket seats
The Auto Style Type Classic Fabric at £165 and OMP Classic 1970s Revival Vintage at £260 suit the era of this car particularly well. The Cobra Classic 40th Edition at £345 and Cobra Nogaro Club Sport at £524.17 sit a step up. The Sparco QRT Performance at £1206.14 and Recaro Classic Pole Position ABE at £1816.50 are the top of the range for a 912 built properly for competition.
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Competition seats for the 912Which bucket seat for a Porsche 912
The OMP Classic 1970s Revival Vintage at £260 suits the character of this car particularly well while remaining a genuine competition seat. The Cobra Nogaro Club Sport at £524.17 is a well proven mid-tier choice. For a 912 built properly for competition, the Recaro Classic Pole Position ABE at £1816.50 gives the strongest support here.
Reclining sport seats
The Sparco R100 Martini Racing at £291.66 and Cobra Daytona at £499.17 are the accessible starting points. The Cobra Misano Lux at £1290.83 and Cobra Misano Anniversary at £1374.17 sit a step up. The Recaro Sportster CS With Heating at £1795.50 and Recaro Classic LS at £2299.50 are the top of the range.
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Reclining seats for the 912Which reclining seat for a Porsche 912
The Sparco R100 Martini Racing at £291.66 is the practical starting point for a road-going 912. The Cobra Misano Lux at £1290.83 is a well proven mid-tier choice. For the top of the range, the Recaro Classic LS at £2299.50 gives the most comfort for daily use.
Harnesses
Harnesses need a properly engineered harness barA 4-point, 5-point or 6-point harness with separate shoulder straps needs proper attachment points above and behind the seat. Fit a properly engineered harness bar before using anything above a 3-point belt.
The TRS Clubman 3-point bolt-in at £80 and 4-point clip-in at £100 both use the standard seat belt anchor points and do not need a bar. For 4-point competition use, the TRS Magnum 4-point FIA at £205 and the Takata Drift II at £229 are the step up.
For 6-point harnesses, a harness bar goes in first. The TRS Magnum 6-point Superlite FIA at £245, the Takata Drift III at £270, and the Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370.01 all suit a 912 fitted with a harness bar for track use.
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What fits
Mounting for every seat in this guide.
| Seat | Mounting | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OMP Classic 1970s Revival Vintage | Subframe, side mount | |
| Cobra Nogaro Club Sport | Subframe, side mount | |
| Sparco QRT Performance FIA | Subframe, side mount | |
| Recaro Classic Pole Position ABE | Subframe, side mount | |
| Reclining seats | Subframe, universal runners |
Common questions
Which subframe should I use?
The Sparco Direct Fit Sub-frame at £72.50 or the Planted Technology Seat Brackets at £185.50 are both confirmed for the 912.
Is there a seat that suits the classic look of this car?
Yes, the OMP Classic 1970s Revival Vintage at £260 and the Auto Style Type Classic Fabric at £165 both suit the era of this car while remaining genuine competition seats.
Can I run a 6-point harness without a harness bar?
No. A 6-point harness needs anchor points above and behind the seat for the shoulder straps. Fit a properly engineered harness bar first.
Should I choose a competition bucket or a reclining seat?
A competition bucket holds you better through a corner but is harder to live with day to day. A reclining seat keeps more factory comfort while still improving on the standard seat.
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