RECARO 078.31.1B22 Race Seat Podium CF Left Side (ABE / FIA 8855-1999) SAB, Black Alcantara / Red Leather, Size M

Description RECARO 078.31.1B22 Race Seat Podium CF Left Side (ABE / FIA 8855-1999) SAB, Black Alcantara / Red Leather, Size M 

The RECARO Podium CF is a CFRP shell seat engineered to meet the combined requirements of road use and track performance. Developed through extensive testing under demanding motorsport conditions, this model integrates advanced composite construction with a functional design focused on driver support, safety, and weight reduction.

This left-side version in Size M is equipped with replaceable pads for medium-build drivers and features a Black Alcantara / Red Leather upholstery combination. The seat is homologated according to FIA 8855-1999 standards and includes ABE (German general type approval) when installed with RECARO baseframe and sidemount systems. The integrated side airbag (SAB) configuration makes it the first retrofit shell seat of its kind with an airbag system.

• Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) shell construction
• FIA 8855-1999 homologation and ABE approval (with RECARO baseframe and sidemount)
• Integrated side airbag (SAB)
• Developed for use with HANS systems
• Integrated headrest with pronounced lateral and shoulder support
• Suitable for 3- or 4-point belts (road use) and 4-, 5-, or 6-point harnesses (FIA use)
• Replaceable pad system (Size M – medium build drivers)
• Highly fire-resistant upholstery with passive ventilation via open shell design

Specifications:

• Homologation: FIA 8855-1999
• Approval: ABE (with RECARO baseframe and sidemount)
• Shell Material: Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP)
• Seat Height: 748 ±10 mm
• Shell Width (Shoulder Area): 526 ±10 mm
• Shell Width (Seat Bottom): 495 ±10 mm
• Seat Width at Bottom (Size 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 (Complete Seat, Size M): approx. 7.4 kg
• Net Shell Weight (without mounted parts): approx. 4.9 kg