Auto Style Type Z Carbon Reclining Seat

Name: Auto Style Type Z Carbon Reclining Seat
Brand: Auto Style Racing
SKU: SS 16BC
Price: 214.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

£257.40 Incl. VAT£214.50 Excl. VAT

Sport seat. The showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call with your height and waist for the honest fit answer.

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SKU: SS 16BC Categories: Auto Style Reclining Sport Seats, Ford Puma Sport Seat Options, Sports Seats

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The Type Z Carbon is a reclining seat finished in carbon-effect faux leather. Part number SS 16BC, £214.50 single, black only. The faux leather has a woven pattern that reads as carbon fibre from inside the car. The seat is not constructed from carbon; it is a steel-framed recliner with a vinyl outer in a carbon print. Weight is 15kg, which makes it noticeably heavier than most of the reclining range.

The 345mm x 280mm bolt pattern and base-mount fixing are standard. Sliders are included. The reclining backrest is double-sided adjustable, suitable for 3 or 4-point harness.

At £214.50, the Z Carbon is one of the cheaper options in the 345mm reclining range. The Eco Fabric (SS40, £225) costs £10.50 more and comes in fabric suede with three colour combinations. The MR (SS 75, £236.60) costs £22 more and has a cloth-centre trim. Where the carbon-effect finish is the specific requirement and price is the constraint, the Z Carbon is a straightforward choice.

At 15kg, it is the heaviest reclining seat in the 345mm range. If weight is a consideration, the Eco at 13kg is lighter for not much more money.

Road and Track approval. No headrest. All heights, all waist sizes.

Additional information

Weight	15 kg
Dimensions	120 × 60 × 60 cm
Approval	Road & Track
Brand	Auto Style Racing
Construction	Steel frame seats
Driver Height	All heights suitable
Driver Waist Size	All sizes suitable
Fixing Type	Base Mount
Mechanism Type	Reclining Seats
Product Colour	Black
Protection Type	No head support
Brackets included	Seat and sliders
Harness compatibility	4 point compatible
Trim Material	Vinyl
Arm Rests	Without armrests
Fixing Bolt Pattern	345mm x 280mm

Auto Style seat size guide

Auto Style make one size of every seat. The buckets suit a 32 to 36 inch waist, the two small ones go down to 28, and the recliners take most drivers.

How Auto Style size their seats

There are no Standard and XL versions. Each bucket is one shell and our product data bands it: nearly all of them at 32 to 36 inch, with the Type K5 and the Type K12 Small at 28 to 32 for slimmer and younger drivers. The Type BS7 is the tall bucket for drivers over 6 ft; the BS6, BS8, K5, K12 and Zandvoort suit drivers under 6 ft.

The reclining range is all one size and suits all heights. Three of them have published dimensions: the Eco Lux is 510 mm across the base, 540 mm across the shoulders, 550 mm deep and 910 mm tall; the RS6-II is 530 mm across the base and 560 mm across the shoulders; the Pro Luxury is 470 mm across the base and 600 mm across the shoulders.

Which Auto Style fits you

Model	Waist band	Driver height	Shell	Approval
Fixed bucket
Type BS1, BW, FS, JJ, LV, MO, RR, RT	32 to 36	All heights	Fibreglass	Road and track
Type BS6, BS8	32 to 36	Under 6 ft	Fibreglass	Road and track
Type BS7	32 to 36	Over 6 ft	Fibreglass	Road and track
Type BH	32 to 36	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track
Type K12, Zandvoort	32 to 36	Under 6 ft	Steel frame	Road and track
Type K5, Type K12 Small	28 to 32	Under 6 ft	Steel frame	Road and track
Reclining
Type GT, AK, BS2, C, DS, Eco, Eco Lux, GK, JW, LH	All sizes	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track
Type MR, MS, Pro, RK, RS6 II, T, T Eco, TN, VGR, Z	All sizes	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track
Type BS5	All sizes	Under 6 ft	Steel frame	Road and track
Classic
Type Classic, Headrest, II, RS, Retro, Retro II	All sizes	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track

Price pointAuto Style seats are the entry to the range and the bolsters are softer than a Cobra or Corbeau at the same waist. If you are at the top of a band and want to be held, look at the BS7 or step up a brand.

Measure yourself first

Four numbers decide whether a seat fits. Take them in the clothes you drive in, and write them down before you compare models.

AWaistAround your natural waist, not your trouser size. Trouser sizes usually run an inch or two under the real figure, and the waist bands on our product pages use the real one.

BSeated hip widthSit on a hard chair with your feet flat and measure straight across the widest point of your hips with a rule or a straight edge, not a tape that follows the curve. This is the number that decides whether a fixed shell is tight.

CShouldersStraight across the back at the widest point. Fixed back seats hold you here, so a shell that is narrow at the shoulders is uncomfortable long before it is unsafe.

DHeight and torsoYour height, and if you are over 6 ft whether that is mostly leg or mostly body. A long body needs a taller shell with the head support set higher.

Before you order

Check the car, not only the driver. Transmission tunnels, door cards and B pillars are what stop a wide shell going in. Our seat mounting and fixing points guide covers what to measure.
Side mount and base mount shells are not interchangeable. Which one you need depends on the car and the subframe, so pick the brackets at the same time as the seat.
If you run a HANS or plan to, filter on HANS friendly. The shoulder openings are cut to clear the collar.
FIA seats carry an expiry date on the homologation label. Check what your championship accepts and how long the seat has left, particularly on discounted older stock.

Send us your measurementsWaist, seated hip width, height and the car. We have fitted a lot of Auto Style seats and will tell you honestly if the one you have picked is going to be tight. Call 0115 989 3488 or email Sales@GSMPerformance.co.uk.

Waist bands and heights are our product data, checked 6 September 2026. The Eco Lux, RS6-II and Pro Luxury dimensions are Auto Style’s own listings.

Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Discover the Auto Style Type AK Reclining Sports Seat, and Auto Style Type Classic Bucket Seats Now Available to View In-Store. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.

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.

Availability

Two stock positions, and they are very different

Auto Style seats are produced in batches and imported into the UK and Europe every 12 weeks. What that means for your order depends on where the seat is.

Showroom stock is roughly 4 days. Distribution stock is roughly 3 to 4 weeks.

Stock rotates constantly

These sell quickly once a batch lands, so a model that was on the shelf last week may be on the next container. Contact us for the precise position before you order and we will tell you which of the two you are in.

In-store displays:

We have a premium range of over 125 seats from brands including: Bimarco, Cobra, Corbeau, Sparco, OMP, Recaro, GP-Race, and Bride to name just a few brands we work with.

Alongside this, we also stock and display HANS devices, harnesses, race-wear, race-suits, FIA helmets and various other safety equipment. If you are looking to visit us to see and try any particular seat or product, please contact us in advance and we’ll be happy to help.

In-Store appointments:

Due to the specialist nature of our services, we do ask that you please contact us in advance to book an appointment. We have multiple slots available each day including selected availability at the weekend.

Working by appointment allows us to dedicate our time with you and provide a personal and professional service. We’ll always ensure you leave with the right equipment for your needs.

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Fast delivery lead times:

If you require fast delivery, please contact us in advance of ordering and we’ll happily check stock allocation and availability for you. We carry a large amount of stock at our showroom and across multiple distribution hubs. This allows us to provide immediate dispatch across a huge number of brands from Corbeau and Cobra through to Sparco and OMP. (Does not apply to all items)

Due to the niche market we work in, some products are custom hand made to order, or special order from manufacturers like PCI Racing and Planted Technology. If you want to know how fast a product will be dispatched. Simply drop us a message through our Contact us form.

Addtional lead time notes:

Quick dispatch: Stocked products are dispatched within 24-48 hours with Parcel Force.
Sparco roll cages: We can only deliver these to a registered (LTD) company address.
In-store collection: Please contact us in advance to book an in-store collection appointment.

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