RECARO 078.01.1B21 Race Seat Podium CF Left Side (ABE / FIA), Black Velour, Size M

Description RECARO 078.01.1B21 Race Seat Podium CF Left Side (ABE / FIA), Black Velour, Size M

The RECARO Podium CF is a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) racing shell seat engineered for combined road and track use. Developed to meet both FIA homologation standards and German ABE approval requirements, it is the only retrofit shell seat on the market certified for motorsport competition and approved for public road use. This configuration is designed for the left side and supplied in Black Velour with Pad Kit M for drivers of medium build.

Extensive development and validation on demanding racetracks ensure structural integrity, safety, and dynamic performance. The lightweight CFRP shell incorporates integrated headrest support, pronounced lateral bolstering, and specially formed shoulder contours optimized for use with head and neck safety systems such as HANS. Replaceable pads in varying thicknesses provide ergonomic adaptability while maintaining a slim, motorsport-focused profile.

• CFRP racing shell with FIA homologation and ABE approval for road use
• Left-side version, Size M (pads for medium build drivers)
• Integrated headrest and pronounced lateral support in backrest and seat cushion
• Specially formed shoulder support compatible with HANS systems
• Suitable for 3-point belt (road use) and 4-, 5-, 6-point harnesses (racing use)
• Preshaped side brackets for motorsport installation
• Highly fire-resistant upholstery in Black Perlon velvet fabric

Specifications:

• Shell Material: Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)
• Overall Seat Height: 748 ±10 mm
• Overall Seat Width: 877 ±10 mm
• Shell Width at Shoulders (Outer): 526 ±10 mm
• Shell Width at Seat Bottom (Outer): 495 ±10 mm
• Seat Width at Bottom (M): 358 ±10 mm
• Seat Depth: 438 ±10 mm
• Shoulder Support Height: 544 ±10 mm
• Mounting Bolt Distance: 406 ±10 mm
• Belt Slot Height: 74 ±10 mm
• Center Belt Slot Height: 611 ±10 mm
• Weight (Podium CF M): approx. 7.4 kg
• Net Shell Weight (without mounted parts): approx. 4.9 kg