The Audi A6 C4, built before March 1997, is the first A6 generation, sharing its platform with the B4-era 80 and carrying the conservative styling of late Audi engineering. The C4 A6 found a strong following among buyers who wanted a robust large saloon with Audi reliability, and in 2.6 and 2.8 V6 form it was capable of sustained high-speed motorway use. The standard front seats in a C4 A6 of this age are well-preserved if the car has been looked after, but they give limited lateral support and the foam density has usually softened over thirty years of use.
Part 862317 covers the A6 built before March 1997. This listing is shown in in-store stock clearance at £120, which is the lower end of the Recaro sub-frame price range and reflects both the simpler C4 floor geometry and the clearance status of this particular kit. The frame mounts to the OEM floor points and carries integrated sliding runners.
These sub-frames fit Recaro base-mount reclining seats and base-mount bucket seats. Side-mounted competition shells need adaptor bars. As a variable-price listing, confirm the current driver-side and passenger-side availability with us before ordering. One frame per seat.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Top 5 reclining seat choices for your Audi A6 (97 Onwards), including our fitting guide. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is car-specific, so match the vehicle in the product name to your exact car and generation. If you are unsure, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Check the bolt pattern in the specification against your seat. The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on Recaro frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.
