Red Porsche Colors

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Porsche has painted cars in at least 12 documented red Porsche colors, 4 of them offered for the 2025–2026 model years — among them Carmine Red, Cherry Metallic and Copper Ruby Metallic. Each color below links to its paint codes and model years. The paint code on a car's build sheet shows which shade a specific car really wears.

Arena Red MetallicBordeaux RedBurgundy RedBurgundy Red MetallicCarmine RedCarmon Red MetallicCherry MetallicCopper Ruby MetallicDark Red MetallicGuards RedRuby Red MetallicSignal Red

Red Porsche colors: Current (2025–2026 model years)

Colors listed in Porsche’s current configurator or most recent press kits.

Red Porsche colors, current (2025–2026 model years) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Carmine RedM3C, 0L, 80FSolidPanamera 2012–; Cayenne 2013–; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2014– +4 more
Cherry MetallicM3RMetallic911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; 911 (992) 2020–; Taycan 2021– +2 more
Copper Ruby Metallic—MetallicPanamera (G3) 2024–
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more

Red Porsche colors: 992-era (2019 on)

Colors offered with the 992 911 and the cars sold alongside it (718, Taycan, current Cayenne, Macan, Panamera).

Red Porsche colors, 992-era (2019 on) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Carmine RedM3C, 0L, 80FSolidPanamera 2012–; Cayenne 2013–; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2014– +4 more
Cherry MetallicM3RMetallic911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) 2021; 911 (992) 2020–; Taycan 2021– +2 more
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more

Red Porsche colors: 991-era (2012–2019)

Colors of the 991 911 generation and its contemporaries.

Red Porsche colors, 991-era (2012–2019) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Burgundy Red MetallicM3SMetallicPanamera (971) 2017–2019
Carmine RedM3C, 0L, 80FSolidPanamera 2012–; Cayenne 2013–; Boxster / Cayman (981, 718) 2014– +4 more
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more
Ruby Red MetallicL810, 8A7, M3XMetallic911 / 928 1983–1984; Cayenne (957) 2008–2009; 911 (997) 2009–2012 +3 more

Red Porsche colors: 996 & 997 era (1998–2012)

The first water-cooled 911s, the original Boxster/Cayman and the first Cayenne.

Red Porsche colors, 996 & 997 era (1998–2012) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Arena Red Metallic84RMetallic911 (993) 1996–1998; 911 (996) 1998–2004; Boxster (986) 1998–2000
Carmon Red MetallicM3W, E4Metallic911 (997) 2005–2008; Boxster (987) 2005–2008; Cayman (987) 2007–2008 +1 more
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more
Ruby Red MetallicL810, 8A7, M3XMetallic911 / 928 1983–1984; Cayenne (957) 2008–2009; 911 (997) 2009–2012 +3 more

Red Porsche colors: Classic & air-cooled (before 1998)

356, air-cooled 911 through the 993, 912, 914 and the front-engine 924/944/928/968.

Red Porsche colors, classic & air-cooled (before 1998) — codes, finish and model years
ColorPaint code(s)FinishOffered on
Arena Red Metallic84RMetallic911 (993) 1996–1998; 911 (996) 1998–2004; Boxster (986) 1998–2000
Bordeaux Red—Solid911 S Coupé 1960s–1970s
Burgundy Red017Solid911 / 912 1968–1971
Dark Red MetallicM3VMetallic911 1966; 944 1984
Guards Red027, LM3A, 80K, 84A, G1Solid911 (G-series) 1974–1989; 911 (964) 1990–1994; 911 (993) 1995–1998 +9 more
Ruby Red MetallicL810, 8A7, M3XMetallic911 / 928 1983–1984; Cayenne (957) 2008–2009; 911 (997) 2009–2012 +3 more
Signal Red6407, 016Solid911 / 912 (original) 1965–1969

Is that Porsche really the red it's listed as?

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.

Porsche build sheet by VIN

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Frequently asked questions

How many red Porsche colors are there?

This page lists 12 red Porsche colors with documented paint codes or model years — standard, special, Paint to Sample and heritage colors. Porsche has used far more shades over 75 years, and Paint to Sample Plus can create new ones for individual customers.

Which red colors does Porsche offer now?

Colors in this family listed for the 2025–2026 model years include Carmine Red (M3C), Cherry Metallic (M3R), Copper Ruby Metallic and Guards Red (027). Availability differs by model line, so check the configurator for a specific model.

What red colors did classic Porsches come in?

Pre-1998 red colors documented here include Arena Red Metallic, Bordeaux Red, Burgundy Red, Dark Red Metallic, Guards Red, Ruby Red Metallic and Signal Red. Several have since returned as Paint to Sample or heritage colors on new cars.

How do I find the factory color of a red Porsche?

Read the paint code on the option sticker in the maintenance booklet (and, on most models, in the front luggage compartment) or get a build sheet for the VIN. The code tells you the exact factory color, even when similar shades have similar names.

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