The Alfa Romeo 156 is one of the most admired saloons of the late 1990s for the way it combined Italian styling with genuine driver engagement. The 2.5 V6 and the 3.2 GTA variant, with its rear-biased torque delivery and Torsen limited-slip differential, built a devoted following among enthusiasts who used their cars seriously on road and track. The 156’s standard front seat was a reasonable effort but the lateral support was insufficient for the GTA’s cornering ability, which led many owners to look at aftermarket sport seat options early in their ownership.
Part 863816 is Recaro’s direct-fit sub-frame for the 156. It mounts to the OEM floor points without drilling, carries integrated sliding runners, and positions the seat at the angle Recaro tested for the 156’s specific floor geometry. The 156 has a relatively wide transmission tunnel and a low floor, which affects the bracket profile compared with the German competitors of the same era.
These frames work with Recaro base-mount reclining seats and base-mount bucket seats. Side-mounted competition shells need separate adaptor bars. One frame per seat. If you are fitting seats into a GTA or a 156 being prepared for track days and want to discuss which Recaro seat gives the best lateral hold within the 156’s cabin width, call us. The showroom team can talk through the options for this specific car.
