Paint code B9A · S9R · Metallic
Porsche Carrara White Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Carrara White Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint codes B9A and S9R. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, Macan and Taycan from 2003 to today. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Carrara White Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Carrara White Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | B9A, S9R |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic — Touch-up vendors list the later S9R version as a three-stage (tricoat) pearl-effect white. |
| Color family | White Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, Macan and Taycan |
| Also written | Carraraweiss Metallic, Carrara White |
Porsche Carrara White Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (996/997/991)Code B9A; price tier not verified | 2003–2012 | Standard color | [5] |
| Boxster / CaymanCode B9A; price tier not verified | 2003–2012 | Standard color | [6][8] |
| PanameraB9A to 2014, then S9R; shown in the 2023 press kit | 2010– | Standard color | [10][4] |
| CayenneCode S9R; shown on the 2023 Cayenne E-Hybrid | 2014– | Standard color | [7][1] |
| MacanCode S9R; price tier not verified | 2015–2022 | Standard color | [9] |
| 911 (991/992)Code S9R; price tier not verified | 2018–2022 | Special (extra-cost) color | [5][3] |
| 718 Cayman GT4 RS | 2022–2025 | Special (extra-cost) color | [2] |
| TaycanCode S9R; price tier not verified | 2020–2022 | Standard color | [11] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Carrara White Metallic paint codes
- Paint code B9A— Earlier code, about 2003–2014 (sticker B4)[5][6]
- Paint code S9R— Later code, about 2014– (sticker 2Y), listed as a tricoat[7][5]
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 Carrara White Metallic
- Carrara White Metallic has used two codes: B9A on 997- and 987-era cars, and S9R, which vendors describe as a three-stage pearl-effect paint, from about 2014. [5][7]
- Carrara White Metallic was one of five special colours for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. [2]
- Porsche used Carrara White Metallic in launch photography for both the 2023 Cayenne facelift and the third-generation Panamera. [1][4]
How common is Carrara White Metallic?
| Model | Listings in Carrara White Metallic | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cayenne Coupe | 222 of 2,015 | 11% |
| 2026 Cayenne | 285 of 2,845 | 10% |
| 2026 Macan | 378 of 5,149 | 7.3% |
| 2026 Panamera | 50 of 735 | 6.8% |
Counts of live US new-car listings by dealer-listed exterior color, aggregated from licensed vehicle-data providers. Dealers sometimes list generic names, so true shares can be higher.
Is that car really Carrara White 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 Carrara White Metallic?
Carrara White Metallic has carried Porsche paint codes B9A (Earlier code, about 2003–2014 (sticker B4)); S9R (Later code, about 2014– (sticker 2Y), listed as a tricoat). 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 Carrara White Metallic?
Our sources list Carrara White Metallic on the 911 (996/997/991) (2003–2012, standard color), Boxster / Cayman (2003–2012, standard color), Panamera (2010–, standard color), Cayenne (2014–, standard color), Macan (2015–2022, standard color) and 911 (991/992) (2018–2022, special (extra-cost) color), among others. 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 Carrara White Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Carrara White Metallic as a standard color and special (extra-cost) 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 Carrara White Metallic may be a PTS order.
Carrara White Metallic vs White: what's the difference?
White (C9A) is Porsche's no-cost solid white with no flake or pearl. Carrara White Metallic (B9A, later S9R) costs extra, and its later S9R version is applied as a three-stage pearl-effect paint, so it shows a soft shimmer and is harder to touch up invisibly. In shade, the two can look almost the same.
How common is Carrara White Metallic?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 222 of 2,015 new 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe listings (11%) were listed in Carrara White Metallic; it also appeared on Cayenne (10%), Macan (7.3%) and Panamera (6.8%). Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Carrara White 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 B9A and S9R. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Cayenne press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
- 718 Cayman GT4 RS press kit (PDF, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom
- 2022 Porsche 911 paint colors, ranked — Jalopnik (secondary)
- Panamera press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche 911 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Boxster touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Cayenne touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Cayman touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Macan touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Panamera touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Taycan touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
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