The Cobra Classic RSR in leather, the tall shell in the Classic family. Part number COBCLARSR-L.
820mm of back
This is the tallest Classic shell: 820mm against 710mm on the standard seat, 480mm wide, 760mm deep, at 8.5kg.
That extra 110mm is the whole argument. A tall driver in a short shell runs out of support exactly where it matters, at the shoulder, and no amount of trim fixes it. The RSR also carries the deeper 760mm cushion, so the legs are supported too.
If you are over 6ft, start here rather than with the standard Classic.
Leather
The best trim in the range for a car that gets driven properly. It breathes, so a long stint in a warm cabin is more comfortable than on vinyl, and it wears in rather than wearing out.
It does want care. For an open car or a working vehicle, vinyl is the sensible choice and the RSR in vinyl is the same shell.
Specification
Road and Track approved, not FIA. Steel frame, fixed back, base mount, harness slots for a 4 point belt.
Hand trimmed in the UK. Give us the colour and stitching at checkout and we will confirm it.
Seat only. Cobra frames include the sliding runner.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: A Definitive Guide to the Cobra Classic RSR Retro Seat Range. 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 kind of car suits this seat?
Classic and retro vehicles, which is exactly what this shell is designed around. The low-back retro style belongs in a period build, not a modern car, however tempting the weight figure looks. If you are kitting out a modern road or track car, we will point you at the right modern shell instead.
Is this seat FIA approved?
No, this is a road and track day seat rather than a homologated competition seat. For events that require an FIA seat, look at the FIA-approved shells in the range, and ask us if you are unsure what your series needs.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a base-mount seat: it bolts down through its base, the simpler stack for road cars. 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 4 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.
