The Porsche Cayenne first generation ran from 2002 to 2010 and used the PL71 platform developed jointly with Volkswagen and Audi. It shares that platform with the VW Touareg and Audi Q7, though the Cayenne has its own specific body structure and interior dimensions. It was Porsche’s first SUV and sold in substantial numbers, particularly in Sport and Turbo specification where the owners were driving them hard.
Part number 866916-1949 is the Recaro direct-fit sub-frame for the first-generation Cayenne. It attaches to the factory floor fixing positions in the front row without modification and carries integrated fore-aft sliding runners. The Cayenne’s raised floor and high seating position required a sub-frame geometry specific to this car, separate from the Touareg or Q7 despite their shared origin.
Cayenne owners fitting Recaro seats are typically dealing with a car that came with Porsche Sport seats from the factory and now needs something that works better on circuit or on long distances. The Cayenne Turbo and GTS variants attract an owner who will push the car, and a Recaro Sportster CS or Sport gives better lateral location than even the Porsche Sport Plus option.
This sub-frame is for Recaro seats only. It fits base-mountable bucket seats and reclining sport seats. Side-mounted competition shells are not within scope here. Pricing covers one frame, one seat. Two needed for both front positions. Tell us your Recaro model when ordering.
