The Recaro Classic LS reclining sport seat, 2299.50. Seat only, steel frame, base mount, reclining, headrest included, no armrests, no lateral head support, four point harness compatible, any height and size, in black leather with a choice of Caro, corduroy or Pepita panels, or all leather. Sold for road and track. Six sold.
The Seventies Recaro, made now
The Classic LS is Recaro’s period seat, built again to the original pattern: the shape of the seat that went into fast cars in the Seventies and Eighties, with the cloths those cars wore. Six have gone from this page, into restored BMWs, Porsches and Fords that wanted the right seat rather than a modern one.
LS against LX
The LS is the taller shell with more bolster; the LX at 2136.75 is the lower, flatter version. Both recline, both have a headrest, both take a four point harness. Sit in one if you can, because the difference is shape rather than spec.
Cloth
Black leather bolsters with Caro, corduroy or Pepita houndstooth centres, or all black leather. Made to order. Four photographs on the listing; ask for more of a cloth.
Fitting
Base mount, 405 by 290 bolt pattern. Seat only, so the frame for the car is separate. Tell us the car.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: RECARO Classic LX Star Office Chair Now Available, and Recaro Classic LX and LS sport seats arrive for 2020. 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.
