The Cobra Stuttgart (COB-STUTT-SEAT, £515.83) is a reclining steel frame seat. The broad fabric choice is the distinguishing feature: vinyl, basketweave, corduroy, houndstooth and tartan are all available, which is the widest trim range of any Cobra road-oriented seat.
Dimensions: 800mm tall, 520mm wide, 500mm base, 530mm deep. Weight 13.2kg. All heights. Waist options: 32-36 inch and 36-38 inch, chosen at checkout. 4-point harness. Base mount, 291mm bolt. Road and Track approved.
The depth (530mm) is shallower than most Cobra fixed-back seats, which run 600-710mm. The recline mechanism changes the geometry. The 13.2kg weight reflects both the recline mechanism and the steel frame; if you are removing the seat regularly, factor that in.
At £515.83 the Stuttgart costs £175 more than the fixed-back Stelvio and Monte Carlo. The recline mechanism and the fabric range are what you are paying for. If you need reclining and standard vinyl is fine, the Le Mans listing at £516 covers the same function. If the wider fabric options are the reason to buy here, the Stuttgart is the one.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: The Cobra Stuttgart Arrives In-Store For 2022. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers with a 36in to 38in or 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.
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.
