Recaro Pole Position with ABE Bucket Seat

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Sport seat sized for a 32in to 36in waist and drivers under 6ft. 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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Ambla Leather Black/Dinamica Suede Black

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The Pole Position ABE (part number 070.77) is Recaro’s road-legal racing shell. ABE stands for Allgemeine Betriebserlaubnis, a German component road-approval certificate under StVZO. In practice it means the seat can be installed in many vehicles on public roads using a standard three-point belt, subject to TUV confirmation per car. It is not FIA competition approval, and it is not suitable for timed motorsport events. That distinction matters: if you need a seat that passes scrutineering, you want the Pole Position N.G. FIA or the Profi SPG. If you want the Recaro racing shell in a car you drive every day, this is it.

The shell is glass-fibre reinforced plastic. At around seven kilograms it sits noticeably lighter than the reclining Sportster CS, and considerably lighter than a standard OEM front seat. The shape is a one-piece bucket with integrated headrest and Recaro’s friction-grip shoulder zone. Unlike the competition models, the ABE version includes a paddable lumbar support, which is a genuine concession to daily use comfort. Belt slots accept three and four-point harnesses, though only the three-point is street-legal under ABE approval.

Five trim options are available: Ambla Leather Black/Dinamica Suede Black, Ambla Leather Black/Dinamica Suede Red, Leather Black, Nardo Black/Artista Black, and Perlon Velour Black. The Dinamica Suede combinations are grippy in use. The Velour is the most traditional Recaro feel and the most affordable choice if the trim budget is secondary.

The listing covers one seat. Side mounts or a vehicle-specific sub-frame are sold separately. The seat suits drivers up to about 36 inch waist; taller drivers above six feet should look at the Profi SPG, which has greater shoulder height in the same shell family. If you are unsure which applies to your car and your build, the showroom team handle Recaro fitment questions by phone every day.

Additional information

Weight	7.0 kg
Dimensions	80 × 60 × 120 cm
Brand	Recaro Seats
Approval	Road & Track
Construction	Fibreglass seats
Driver Height	Under 6ft
Driver Waist Size	32" – 36" waist
Fixing Type	Side mount
Harness compatibility	4 point compatible
Product Colour	Ambla Leather Black/Dinamica Suede Black, Ambla Leather Black/Dinamica Suede Red, Leather Black, Nardo Black/Artista Black, Perlon Velour Black
Trim Material	Dinamica Suede, Velour, Leather
Brackets included	Seat only
Protection Type	No head support

Recaro seat size guide

Recaro competition shells come Standard and XL, the sport recliners are one size, and the S, M and L on the Expert and Specialist are lengths, not widths.

How Recaro size their seats

The Profi SPG and Pro Racer SPG and SPA come Standard for a 32 to 36 inch waist and XL for 36 to 40. The XL is about 35 mm wider through the hips and a few hundred grams heavier. Both are tall shells: we list them for drivers over 6 ft, and a shorter driver sits low in them unless the head support is padded out.

The Pole Position is one size, 32 to 36 inch and better under 6 ft. It comes as the FIA N.G. and as the road-legal ABE in GRP or carbon. The Sportster CS, Cross Sportster CS, Speed, Ergomed, Orthopaed and Style recliners are one size and take a 32 to 38 inch waist.

On the Expert and Specialist the S, M and L are seat lengths and backrest heights for different driver heights, not widths. Take the S if you are short in the leg, the L if you are tall.

Recaro dimensions

From Recaro’s own hotsheets. Height is the overall shell height, width the cushion or shell width Recaro quote, without side mounts.

Model	Height	Width	Weight
Profi SPG	830 mm	590 mm shell	7.0 kg
Profi SPG XL	830 mm	plus 35 mm	10.0 kg
Pro Racer SPG			9.0 kg
Pro Racer SPG XL			10.0 kg
Pole Position N.G. (FIA)	850 mm	385 mm cushion	7.7 kg
Pole Position ABE (GRP)	880 mm	390 mm cushion	7.0 kg
Sportster CS	918 mm	539 mm cushion	15.0 kg
Cross Sportster CS	918 mm	539 mm cushion	15.0 kg
Speed	820 mm	534 mm cushion	14.5 kg
Classic LS / LX	adjustable cushion depth 480 to 530 mm

Which Recaro fits you

Model	Waist band	Driver height	Shell	Approval
Competition, FIA
Profi SPG	Standard 32 to 36 / XL 36 to 40	Over 6 ft	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Pro Racer SPG HANS	Standard 32 to 36 / XL 36 to 40	Over 6 ft	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Pro Racer SPA	Standard 32 to 36 / XL 36 to 40	Over 6 ft	Carbon-Kevlar	FIA 8855-1999
Pole Position N.G.	32 to 36	Under 6 ft	Fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999
Podium CF / GF	One size	All heights	Carbon / fibreglass	FIA 8855-1999 and road
Road bucket
Pole Position ABE	32 to 36	Under 6 ft	Fibreglass or carbon	Road and track
Recaro C (3 and 5 door)	One size	All heights	Carbon	Road and track
Reclining
Sportster CS, Cross Sportster CS (all versions)	32 to 38	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track
Speed, Ergomed E, Orthopaed, Style XL Topline	32 to 38	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track
Expert S, M, L and Specialist S, M, L	All sizes	S short, M medium, L tall	Steel frame	Road and track
Classic LS, LX	All sizes	All heights	Steel frame	Road and track

SAB versionsSportster CS SAB, Cross Sportster CS SAB and Ergomed E SAB carry side airbags. Same shell and the same fit; the difference is the car wiring, not the driver.

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 Recaro 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. Dimensions and weights are from Recaro’s hotsheets, read the same day; blanks are where Recaro do not publish a figure.

Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes: Fitting a Recaro Pole Position in a Porsche 993: brackets, rails and room for a tall driver covers this product, from our own fittings and showroom.

ABE or FIA Pole Position, which do I need?
The ABE version carries German road-use approval and is the one for street builds; the FIA version is homologated for competition. Same shell either way, so pick by what the car does. Both mount on Recaro’s own bolt pattern, so use the frames we list for Recaro seats, and tell us your car and we will match the exact subframe.

Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers under 6ft in height with a 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.

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 side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. 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.

Does this seat fit a BMW F80 M3?
Yes. Recaro make a direct fit sub-frame specifically for the F80 M3 chassis, one sub-frame per seat, so order two for a pair. The Pole Position is a side mount seat only, with brackets not included, so the sub-frame is the mounting route for this car.

Availability

Recaro seats are produced in batches for the UK market

We receive Recaro deliveries regularly and hold good stock of the popular models, so many go out quickly.

Demand for the bucket seats is worldwide and production runs to Recaro’s own schedule, so the less common models and trims can take considerably longer. Ask us and we will tell you where a specific seat stands.

Before you order

If you need a seat for a date, ring us first. We would rather give you an honest lead time up front than have you waiting on a seat that is between production runs.

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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