Abstract: A backrest (100) for a vehicle seat (1) includes a monocoque supporting backrest structure (110), wherein at least the rear side of the backrest structure (110) is covered by a design shell (130). The backrest structure (110) is provided with an opening (113) which is laterally delimited by two lateral parts (111) of the backrest structure (110). The width of the opening is at least 50% of the maximum width of the backrest structure (110). A vehicle seat (1), more particularly a sports vehicle seat, includes such a backrest (100).

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat (1), in particular a sports seat, with a seat cushion (3) and a backrest (5) which may be pivoted and locked relative to the seat cushion (3), comprising a handle (29) for unlocking the backrest (5) and at least one belt passage (11) for a seatbelt, wherein the handle (29) is integrated in the belt passage (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat (1), in particular a sports seat, with a seat cushion (3) and a backrest (5) which may be pivoted and locked relative to the seat cushion (3), comprising a handle (29) for unlocking the backrest (5) and at least one belt passage (11) for a seatbelt, wherein the handle (29) is integrated in the belt passage (11).

Abstract: In the case of a sports seat (101) for a vehicle, especially for a motor vehicle, having at least one rigid seat shell (103) as a structure for the seat part, and a separately formed, rigid backrest shell (105) as a structure for the backrest, the shells are adjustable in inclination relative to each other, the adjustment of the inclination takes place by way of fittings (107), each of the fittings has a lower part connected fixedly to the seat shell (103), and an upper part which is connected to the backrest shell (105) and can be rotated relative to the lower part.

Abstract: In the case of a sports seat (101) for a vehicle, especially for a motor vehicle, having at least one rigid seat shell (103) as a structure for the seat part, and a separately formed, rigid backrest shell (105) as a structure for the backrest, the shells are adjustable in inclination relative to each other, the adjustment of the inclination takes place by way of fittings (107), each of the fittings has a lower part connected fixedly to the seat shell (103), and an upper part which is connected to the backrest shell (105) and can be rotated relative to the lower part.