Paint code 017 · Solid
Porsche Burgundy Red
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Burgundy Red is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint code 017. Porsche has offered it on the 911 and classic Porsches between 1968 and 1971 as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Burgundy Red, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Burgundy Red at a glance
| Paint code(s) | 017 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid |
| Color family | Red Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911 and classic Porsches |
| Also written | Burgunderrot |
Porsche Burgundy Red years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 / 912 | 1968–1971 | Standard color | [2][1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Burgundy Red paint code
- 017— late-1960s code (L017)[2]
The code is printed on the car's option sticker and on a VIN build sheet. Porsche has reused some names with new codes as paint formulas changed, so the code is the reliable identifier.
About Burgundy Red
- Porsche says the dark reds of the 356 era (Pascha Red, Ruby Red and Polyantha Red) carried on into the early 911 under the name Burgundy Red. [1]
Is that car really Burgundy Red?
The build sheet shows the factory exterior color and installed options recorded for a specific VIN, plus original MSRP when the build data includes it. Free availability check first; $9.99 only if detailed build data exists — no subscription.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for Porsche Burgundy Red?
Burgundy Red has carried Porsche paint code 017 (late-1960s code (L017)). Porsche reuses names across eras with different codes, so match the code on the car's option sticker or build sheet rather than the name alone.
Which Porsche models and years came in Burgundy Red?
Our sources list Burgundy Red on the 911 / 912 (1968–1971, standard color). If you see it on a model or year not listed, it may be a Paint to Sample order or a respray — the build sheet for the VIN shows which.
Is Burgundy Red a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Burgundy Red as a standard color rather than Paint to Sample. Porsche's Paint to Sample program can still apply many past colors to new cars, so a recent car in Burgundy Red may be a PTS order.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Burgundy Red?
Read the paint code on the option sticker (in the maintenance booklet and, on most models, in the front luggage compartment) or on a build sheet for the VIN, and compare it with 017. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition: colours and materials — Porsche Newsroom
- Burgundy Red (L017) paint code and years — PaintScratch (secondary)
More Porsche color research
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- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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