Recaro Pole Position FIA, Profi SPG, And Recaro Pole Position ABE Seats Arrive In-Store!
Showroom news, October 2025
A fresh delivery of Recaro bucket seats has just come in, and the three we get asked about most are now on display in the showroom: the Pole Position ABE, the Pole Position FIA and the Profi SPG. You can sit in each one, try the fit and see how they compare side by side.
They look alike from across the room, but they are three different seats for three different jobs. One carries German road approval, two carry FIA approval, and the shells and trims differ. Here is what sets them apart.
- Three Recaro fixed back buckets now on display: Pole Position ABE, Pole Position FIA and Profi SPG
- The Pole Position ABE has German ABE road approval, not FIA approval
- The Pole Position FIA and Profi SPG are homologated to FIA 8855-1999
- All three are side mount seats, sold as seats only
- The ABE comes in Perlon velour or leather with Dinamica suede
- Recaro list the Pole Position shells for drivers under six feet
What is on this page
Recaro Pole Position ABE: race shape for the road
The Pole Position ABE is a fixed back fibreglass bucket built for fast road cars and track days. The ABE badge means German road approval on the same shell shape as the race seat, without the FIA label. It takes a standard three point seat belt or a four point harness, and there are no head support wings, so it is open at the shoulders and easier to get in and out of every day.
It comes in two trims. Perlon velour is the classic Recaro finish and the most affordable way into a Pole Position. The leather and Dinamica suede version has leather bolsters with a suede centre, and it is the one people choose when they are finishing a road car interior properly.
- Fibreglass shell, fixed back
- German ABE road approval, not FIA
- Three point belt or four point harness
- Perlon velour, or leather with Dinamica suede
- Side mount, seat only
Recaro Pole Position FIA: the club racing seat
The Pole Position FIA shares the shape of the ABE but is homologated to FIA 8855-1999, each seat carrying its own date on the label. It is six point harness compatible and, like the ABE, has no wings beside the head, which keeps the shoulders free.
Recaro homologate the seat together with their own side mounts as one system, so the mounts matter as much as the seat. It is a common choice for club racers who want an FIA seat without a wrap around head restraint.
Recaro Profi SPG: the fibreglass race shell
The Profi SPG is Recaro’s standard fibreglass race shell and the one a lot of club racers on Recaros sit in. It is fixed back, homologated to FIA 8855-1999, six point harness compatible and trimmed in black Perlon velour. There is an XL version of the shell for larger drivers, listed for 36 to 38 inch waists.
As with the Pole Position FIA, the homologation covers the seat on Recaro’s own side mounts, so budget for those and a frame for your car at the same time.
Size and fit
The Pole Position is a slim shell, which is a big part of why it goes into so many cars. Recaro’s own figures for the ABE are 880mm tall, with a seat cushion up to 390mm wide and 495mm deep, and the seat weighs about 7kg. Recaro list the Pole Position shells for waists of 32 to 36 inches and drivers under six feet.
If you are close to either limit, trying one is the quickest way to know. That is the reason for having all three on the floor together: sit in each, feel where the bolsters touch, and compare the velour with the leather and suede. Our comparison of the Recaro Pole Position ABE and the OMP RT sets the measurements out in full.
What you need to fit them
All three are side mount seats sold without brackets. Each seat needs a pair of Recaro side mounts to suit that shell, and the side mounts then bolt to a frame made for your car. For the two FIA seats, use the Recaro side mounts so the seat and mounts match the homologation.
Garreth’s advice is to tell us the car, your height and waist size, and whether the car is road, track or race. We will then list the seat, the side mounts and the frame together so nothing is missing when it arrives.
Is the Recaro Pole Position ABE FIA approved?
No. It has German ABE road approval; the Pole Position FIA and the Profi SPG are the FIA 8855-1999 seats.
Which of the three takes a six point harness?
The Pole Position FIA and the Profi SPG. The ABE takes a three point belt or a four point harness.
Do these Recaro seats come with side mounts?
No. They are sold as seats only, and each needs Recaro side mounts and a frame for the car.
Who does the Pole Position fit?
Recaro list it for waists of 32 to 36 inches and drivers under six feet.
Can I try them before buying?
Yes. All three are on display in our showroom to sit in and compare.
💬
On the showroom floorThree Recaros side by side
Sit in the ABE, the Pole Position FIA and the Profi SPG before you choose.
Need a personal recommendation?
We're here to ensure you pick the right seat.
Contact us today.
