Carbon shell, road approved.
A carbon shell you can register on the road
The Podium CF is a carbon fibre shell with an ABE road approval, which is what allows it to be retrofitted to a registered car. The pad concept works in different thicknesses, so the same shell is adjusted to the driver rather than the other way round. Sizes M and L. Tested and recommended by AGR, the German association of back schools.
Product photography shows optional equipment.
Top features
Product
highlights
- ABE/TÜV component certification
- Competition Seat (FIA 8855-1999)
- Suitable for 3- and 4-point belts, street use
- 5 years FIA homologation
- Suitable for 4-, 5-, 6-point belts, racing use
- Seat shell in carbon (CFRP)
- Suitable for HANS systems
- Passive seat air conditioning
Key numbers
Standard, option,
accessory
| Use | |
|---|---|
| For GT vehicles / sports cars | ● |
| For touring vehicles | ● |
| Comfort | |
| Passive Seat Air Conditioning | ● |
| Pad Kit M, replaceable pads for drivers of medium build | ● |
| Pad Kit L, replaceable pads for drivers of large build | ● |
| Lightweight | |
| Composite materials | ● |
| Seat shell made of carbon (CFRP) | ● |
| Weight: complete shell incl. foam and upholstery, without sidemount | ● |
| Performance | |
| Integrated headrest | ● |
| Special lateral support in the backrest area | ● |
| Special lateral support in the seat cushion area | ● |
| Specially formed shoulder support | ● |
| Dynamic ride performance | ● |
| Slim design | ● |
| Suitable for 4-point belt (street use) | ● |
| Safety | |
| FIA approval for 5 years | ● |
| Suitable for 3-, 4-point belt (street use) | ● |
| Suitable for HANS systems | ● |
| Competition Seat (FIA 8855-1999) | ● |
| Highly fire-resistant upholstery | ● |
| Suitable for 4-, 5-, 6-point belt (racing use) | ● |
| ABE/TÜV component certification | ● |
Comfort dimensions
in millimetres
Comfort dimensions in inches, all figures ±0.4 in. Values apply to sizes M and L.
| Package | ||
|---|---|---|
| A | Seat depth | 29.4 in |
| B | Seat height | 34.5 in |
| C | Shell outer width at shoulder | 20.7 in |
| D | Shell outer width at seat surface | 19.5 in |
| G | Track width, mounting width for racing shells | 16.0 in |
| Comfort | ||
| H | Seat width at the hip, Podium M | 14.1 in |
| H | Seat width at the hip, Podium L | 14.9 in |
| I | Shoulder support height | 21.4 in |
| J | Seat depth | 17.2 in |
| K | Seat height | 34.6 in |
| Belt routing | ||
| L | Belt aperture height | 2.9 in |
| M | Belt aperture centre | 24.1 in |
| Weight | ||
|---|---|---|
| Podium M, shell total weight | approx. 15.7 lb | |
| Podium L, shell total weight | approx. 15.2 lb | |
| Net weight of the shell | approx. 10.8 lb | |
| Accessories, ordered separately | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA adapter | 5.7 lb | |
| Pad-Kit M/L, Perlon velour black | ||
| Pad-Kit M/L, Alcantara black / leather red | ||
| Pad-Kit M/L, Alcantara red / leather black | ||
Podium CF
Can a Podium CF be fitted to a registered road car?
Yes. The shell holds an ABE/TÜV component certification alongside the FIA homologation, which is what allows retrofitting to a road vehicle. The certification applies in combination with a RECARO baseframe and adapter.
What is the difference between size M and size L?
Seat width at the hip: 14.1 in for the M, 14.9 in for the L. Pad kits in both sizes let the same shell be adjusted further.
Does it work with a HANS device?
Yes. The shell is listed as suitable for HANS systems and for 4-, 5- and 6-point harnesses in racing use.
