You only have to sit in a RECARO racing seat to "feel the difference". The design of the ground breaking RECARO P 1300 GT is optimized to work with HANS systems.
Over 50 years of RECARO racing seat technology and meticulous manufacturing expertise come together in the P 1300 GT. Always on the cutting edge of racing seat technology the P 1300 GT is the first racing seat receive FiA certification with a sliding seat adapter (fore / aft adjustment) and meet the stringent FiA homologation standard 8862-2009 (Advanced Racing Seat). RECARO developed the first racing seat with head protection in 1996. Improving racing safety is a continuous goal at RECARO.
By consistently optimizing the entire production process, we have further improved the highlight in the RECARO racing shell range and enabled a significant weight reduction to the P 1300 GT that is still available: The combination of low weight, maximum safety and individual comfort makes our RECARO P1300 GT LW so unique. Despite its lower weight, this racing shell meets the FIA standard 8862-2009 for "Advanced Racing Seats" and can be adjusted fore-aft thanks to the flexible sidemount. The interchangeable pads in three sizes and the flexible sidemount provide a maximum of individual fitting possibilities. It is ideally suited for racing applications with frequent and fast driver changeovers. The RECARO P1300 GT LW is homologated for use in GT and touring car sport.
Specifications
FIA Certified and crash tested to FIA 8862-2009 “Advanced Racing Seat Specifications”
Certified for 10 years use in FiA sanctioned races
RECARO Flexible Adapter - FiA certified sliding seat adapter system
Side Impact Neck Protection - developed and optimized in cooperation with HANS® to work with Head and Neck Safety systems for comfort and safety
RECARO Proprietary Ergonomics - S shaped backrest with "built -in" lumbar support
RECARO High Integrity Light Weight Comfort Shell - Carbon Kevlar
Aggressive Thigh & Torso Bolstering
Lumbar Cushion
Flame Retardant material cover for RECARO Flexible Pad Set
Screw Mounted Panels and Belt Slots
Suitable for 4, 5, or 6 Point Harness
Includes P1300 GT Flexible Adapter
RECARO P1300 GT LW is designed for vehicles with a slope angle of 8.5°. This is the only way to enable the tilt setting of 3° during installation. FIA approval 8862-2009 (Advanced Racing Seat) only in conjunction with specified sidemounts.