The Profi SPG XL, part 070.86.05, is Recaro’s large-format competition seat, designed for drivers who cannot use the standard Profi SPG or the Pole Position because of their height or build. The XL shell is 65mm taller and 35mm wider than the standard Profi SPG, which makes it the correct product for drivers over 6 feet tall or with a 36 to 40 inch waist. FIA 8855-1999 approval runs from the production date printed on the label inside the shell.
The shell weighs 10.0kg, which is heavier than the Pole Position FIA at 7.0kg and reflects the additional shell material needed for the larger structure. The shell is GRP; there is no carbon-aramid option confirmed for the Profi SPG XL. The upholstery material meets FMVSS 302 flame-retardancy requirements, which is standard for FIA competition homologated seats. The shell accepts 4-, 5-, and 6-point harness configurations in competition use. Available in Perlon velour black or red.
The Profi SPG XL sits above the Pole Position FIA and below the Pro Racer SPG HANS in the Recaro motorsport range. The Pole Position is the narrower, lighter circuit product for smaller drivers. The Pro Racer is the top-tier production competition seat with HANS-optimised engineering. The Profi SPG range is positioned at club and national rally level, and the XL exists specifically to serve drivers who are excluded from the standard products by size. Seat only: side mounts are separate. One seat per listing.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Customer Question: What Actually Mounts A Recaro Profi SPG XL In A Porsche 964?, and A Perfect Fit: Recaro Profi SPG Seat, PCI Adjustable Mounts, and Schroth Harnesses in a Honda S2000. Some of that comes straight from real customer questions, so you are reading answers other buyers actually needed.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers over 6ft in height with a 36in to 40in 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 it FIA approved, and for how long?
Yes, it carries FIA 8855-1999 homologation. Every FIA seat has a not-valid-after year printed on its homologation label, and that label date is what a scrutineer checks, so look at the label on the seat you receive and check it against your championship regulations. Buying new means you get the freshest label the maker currently produces.
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 6 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.
