987 Sports Seats

[arshadj]

Just wondering if the Sports Seats option on the 987 reduces legroom? I ask because I get the impression that the Sports Seats are a bit thicker in construction than the standard seats.

[tmc]

Don't know, but the standard (power-memory) seats have enough bolstering to hold in a corner. I'm pretty impressed with them.

[SoCal]

I test drove a 987 with sport seats. I did not notice any difference in leg room, but they are significantly narrower than the standard seats. If you have a wide frame, the side bolsters will push your shoulders forward uncomfortably. They probably provide a secure fit for someone who is lean.

The Sport Seats on the 987 are nice, but not a major improvement to the standard seats. I agree with SoCal, in that they are more narrow, so be careful, depending on your build.

There is no more, or no less leg room.

The drawback that I had seen in the Sport Seats was that the backs are finished in a hard plastic. This gives them the rigidity they need and the additional bolstering up near the shoulders. But, I did not like the way the seats looked with a plastic back. Look kinda cheap IMHO. Especially when (in my case) I have selected the Full Leather option.

Also while on the subject of seats, I did not think the power seat option for $1,550 was worth the money. In my case, I will be the only driver, and I did not see any additional leg room or comfort adjustments. I took the $1,550 and spent it on other goodies/options, and can move the seat manually just fine.

[bhduxbury]

could someone point me to a picture of standard and sport seats?

tia,

brett

Originally Posted by bhduxbury

could someone point me to a picture of standard and sport seats?

tia,

brett

bhduxbury, you can see the seats one of two different ways on the internet:

1) Go to www.porsche.com and do the "build your own". You'll be able to see a difference in the bolstering when you select and de-select the specific option in the set-up

2) on the Porsche web-site go to "Locate Dealers" and look through some local dealer's inventory. Many of them include detailed pictures of certain car interiors.

[Carl AMG]

Originally Posted by SoCal

I test drove a 987 with sport seats. I did not notice any difference in leg room, but they are significantly narrower than the standard seats. If you have a wide frame, the side bolsters will push your shoulders forward uncomfortably. They probably provide a secure fit for someone who is lean.

Please note the Adaptive Sport Seats are fully adjustable to suit a wide variety of builds. I have a 46" chest and wide shoulders and they fit me great. They also have the memory features tied to the key so when my wife and I switch cars our settings are recalled automatically.

They are expensive but very nice.

Originally Posted by Carl AMG

They are expensive but very nice.

Carl AMG, saying they are an expensive option is an understatement. The Adaptive Sport Seats (#PO1) are an $3,055 option!!!!!!

[Chris C Atlanta]

I have the standard sport seats and love them. While the base seats are good for cornering, the sport seats are great for hard cornering, look great, and are reasonable at the $780 price (MSRP).

They add a more sporty look though so I understand why some might not like the seat backs in grey.

I don't see any need for adaptive seats, tho I am sure they are awesome.

BTW, I have a 46 inch chest, too, and they fit fine across the shoulders

not very helpful pic attached

[Carl AMG]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Carl AMG, saying they are an expensive option is an understatement. The Adaptive Sport Seats (#PO1) are an $3,055 option!!!!!!

I'm not sure why but the adaptive sport seats are about $500 less if you opt for the full leather interior as well.