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RECARO Sport Series Art Special Edition AM190 Sportster Seat [81-111.20.639-1/81-111.20.639-2]

RECARO presents the Sportster as the flagship of its sports seat lineup, seamlessly blending the comfort of a refined sports seat with the performance of a true racing shell. This Art Special Edition features exclusive upholstery in Artificial Suede and Nappa-Style Artificial Leather, adding a distinctive aesthetic to the seat’s innovative lightweight shell and slim profile. With exceptional lateral and shoulder support, the Sportster has been chosen by leading manufacturers such as BMW, MINI, Lotus, Renault, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, and Subaru for use in their high-performance models.

Innovation

Composite Material: Most automobile seats rely on metal frameworks similar to bed frames, but RECARO employs a monocoque structure to ensure superior support, comfort, and safety. Acknowledging the impact of structure on weight, RECARO has long pursued lighter designs through the use of resin composite frameworks. This innovation led to the development of the Sportster, which incorporates proprietary nylon resin technology and has been widely adopted as original equipment by manufacturers in North America, Europe, and Japan.

Quality

RECARO has remained committed to two core pillars since its inception — the aftermarket, where customers enhance their vehicles through authorized RECARO dealers, and OEM supply, where its seats are fitted as genuine parts by automakers. These two channels represent different value expectations, yet share common standards. They form the foundation of RECARO’s product development, sales strategy, and customer service, all of which are designed to meet evolving consumer demands. Whether it’s raw materials, regulations, or production methods, RECARO maintains strict quality control to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Quality of Material: RECARO seats are trusted not only in Japan but across the globe. To meet diverse regional regulations and standards, RECARO selects raw materials and components with strict adherence to international quality benchmarks. Varying climates and usage environments further necessitate rigorous safety compliance. From metals and resins to textiles and fibers, RECARO upholds exceptional quality control while exploring advanced materials, manufacturing techniques, and production processes befitting a premium brand.
- 3D Design: RECARO’s design philosophy is rooted in function and performance. Its ergonomic seats are engineered to prevent fatigue, even during extended driving. A three-dimensional design merges form and function, contouring the human body for optimal posture. Utilizing materials such as dry carbon, fiberglass, metals, high-grade foams, fabrics, and leathers, RECARO continuously refines its methods to produce seats that are both visually refined and structurally superior.
- Design for Premium: Seats are one of the most impactful components of a vehicle, as they directly affect comfort and the visual tone of the interior. RECARO believes drivers should choose seats as carefully as they choose their cars. A seat that excites and enhances every drive — this is the RECARO experience. It’s more than just a seat — it’s a statement of performance, design, and quality that elevates the joy of driving.

Safety

Influenced by the rational design principles of Germany’s Bauhaus movement, RECARO embraces simplicity and purpose in its approach to automotive seating. Founded in Stuttgart, RECARO pursues functionality and performance without superfluous design. This includes promoting correct posture, comfort over long distances, and ultimately, safety. All of these attributes are essential to RECARO’s mission.
- Monocoque Structure: RECARO seats are engineered with a structural principle — support the body with a surface, and exclude any unnecessary elements. A robust frame provides core support, while urethane foam disperses pressure and absorbs road vibrations for improved comfort. All RECARO seats feature a monocoque design, increasing both rigidity and safety. Developed in Japan, these seats utilize full laser welding and anti-submarine structures to enhance crash safety.
- Testing: Safety is a foundational value for RECARO as a premium seat manufacturer. In addition to its aftermarket presence, RECARO works closely with automakers worldwide and understands their diverse safety testing protocols. To exceed these standards, RECARO maintains its own stringent evaluation criteria and conducts extensive testing at in-house facilities to ensure every product meets its rigorous safety expectations.
- Safety in Production: Germany, the birthplace of RECARO, is home to many of the world’s leading automotive brands — Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche. Meanwhile, Japan brings a world-renowned spirit of manufacturing excellence. RECARO Japan, recognized for its high production quality, sets the benchmark for global RECARO sites. With traceability ensured through proprietary systems, RECARO equates quality with safety, reinforcing the brand’s credibility and customer trust.
- Safety from Motorsport: In the demanding world of rally racing — where conditions change rapidly and the margin for error is slim — RECARO seats play a critical role in driver safety. During reconnaissance and actual racing, the seat becomes a vital piece of safety equipment. Only a seat with the highest safety standards can be trusted in these moments. This reliability extends beyond racing to circuits and public roads, making RECARO the seat of choice for those who demand trust and performance.

Comfort

The defining trait of RECARO seats lies in their fatigue-reducing performance. Long drives often lead to shoulder tension, back pain, and general discomfort — issues that often stem from improper seating. RECARO seats are engineered to minimize these burdens through ergonomic design and optimal support. While not medical devices, they are widely appreciated across various vehicle types — minivans, sedans, SUVs—for their ability to enhance comfort and reduce fatigue during daily use.
- Design Comfort: RECARO was a pioneer in applying ergonomic seat design principles to automotive seating. Its seats stabilize the pelvis and promote a natural S-curve along the spine, relieving pressure on intervertebral discs and improving posture. With a monocoque frame and proprietary high-density urethane foam, RECARO ensures long-term shape retention and full-body support. Every component is selected for performance, even if it adds weight, because true comfort and safety cannot be compromised. While others may replicate the look, they cannot replicate RECARO’s performance — because only RECARO delivers fatigue-free comfort for the long haul, both now and into the future.

Features

Top-tier seat in the RECARO Sports Series
Art Special Edition (artificial leather & artificial suede)
Lightweight monocoque shell
Manual reclining
No heating
Added anti-counterfeit hologram label
Special Edition for Asia
Left and right side options

Notes

Does not include seat rails and/or mounts, these parts are vehicle specific

About RECARO

RECARO is a globally renowned manufacturer of premium automotive seating, known for blending ergonomic design, motorsport-grade performance, and uncompromising safety. Founded in Germany with a legacy dating back over a century, RECARO has become a trusted name among both automakers and enthusiasts, offering seats that deliver exceptional comfort and support for daily driving, high-performance applications, and professional motorsports. With a philosophy rooted in functional design and engineering precision, RECARO continues to set the benchmark in automotive seating through innovative materials, rigorous quality standards, and a relentless commitment to driver experience.

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Shipping Policy

Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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