Paint code M3S · Metallic
Porsche Burgundy Red Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Burgundy Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint code M3S. Porsche has offered it on the Panamera between 2017 and 2019 as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Burgundy Red Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Burgundy Red Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M3S |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Red Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | Panamera |
Porsche Burgundy Red Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera (971) | 2017–2019 | Standard color | [1][2] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Burgundy Red Metallic paint code
- M3S— Panamera (971) code; some paint references list it as 'Burgundy Pearl'[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 Metallic
- Burgundy Red Metallic arrived in the Panamera colour range in a model-year update, together with Ristretto Brown Metallic. [1]
Is that car really Burgundy Red Metallic?
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 Metallic?
Burgundy Red Metallic has carried Porsche paint code M3S (Panamera (971) code; some paint references list it as 'Burgundy Pearl'). 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 Metallic?
Our sources list Burgundy Red Metallic on the Panamera (971) (2017–2019, 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 Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Burgundy Red Metallic 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 Metallic may be a PTS order.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Burgundy Red Metallic?
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 M3S. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- New model year: connectivity, colours and innovations — Porsche Newsroom
- Burgundy Red Metallic (M3S/W5) paint code and years — PaintScratch (secondary)
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