Porsche 997/987 Sport Seats Leather Black

For the Porsche 911 (997) and Boxster/Cayman (987), the “Sport Seat” refers to a specific mid-tier seating option between the standard “Comfort” seats and the hardcore “Carbon Bucket” seats. These are a favorite in the 2026 secondary market because they provide the ideal balance of daily comfort and track-day lateral support.

1. Types of Sport Seats (997/987)

While all sport seats feature the signature “shoulder wings,” there are two distinct technical versions:

• Manual Sport Seats (Standard):

  • Adjustment: Manual fore/aft and height adjustment; electric backrest rake.

  • Aesthetics: Painted “Hardbacks” (usually Volcano Grey or Silver).

  • Benefit: Lighter weight and sits slightly lower than full-power versions.

• Adaptive Sport Seats (18-Way):

  • Adjustment: Full electric power for all movements including the thigh support extension.

  • The “Adaptive” Part: Features four switches on the side to inflate/deflate the side bolsters on the seat base and the backrest.

  • Memory: Includes driver-side memory linked to the key fob.

2. Technical Specifications

• Frame: Common to both 997 and 987, making them 100% interchangeable between a Carrera and a Cayman/Boxster.

• Thorax Airbag: Integrated into the outer bolster of the seat.

• Standard Leather: Smooth-finish Nappa leather in Black (A1).

• Heated Seats: Identified by a heating element grid inside the cushions (Option code 342).