Paint code M7Z · Metallic
Porsche GT Silver Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
GT Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint code M7Z. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera and classic Porsches from 2005 to today. To confirm a specific car left the factory in GT Silver Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
GT Silver Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M7Z |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Grey & Silver Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Panamera and classic Porsches |
| Also written | GT-Silber |
Porsche GT Silver Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera GTprice tier not verified | 2005 | Standard color | [8] |
| 911 (997/991/992)Part of the 'Shades' colour world on the 2024 992.2 | 2005– | Standard color | [5][3] |
| Boxster / Cayman / 718price tier not verified | 2005– | Standard color | [6][7][4] |
| Panameraprice tier not verified | 2010–2025 | Standard color | [9] |
| 718 Cayman GT4 RS | 2022–2025 | Special (extra-cost) color | [1] |
| 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992)The edition's only metallic alternative to Cherry Metallic | 2021 | Limited edition only | [2] |
| 718 Spyder RSShown in the launch photos; tier not stated | 2024–2025 | Standard color | [10] |
| 911 S/T (992)Shown in the launch photos | 2024 | Limited edition only | [11] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
GT Silver Metallic paint code
- Paint code M7Z— Sticker short code U2[5][8]
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 GT Silver Metallic
- Touch-up paint records list GT Silver Metallic (M7Z) on the Carrera GT supercar, and the same code then runs on the 911 and Boxster from model year 2005 onward. [8][5]
- GT Silver Metallic is one of four colours in the 'Shades' group of the 2024 911 palette, with Jet Black Metallic, Vanadium Grey Metallic and Ice Grey Metallic. [3]
- Porsche used GT Silver for the head-restraint logos and contrast trim of the 992 911 GT3 interior, and offered it as a special colour on the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. [1]
How common is GT Silver Metallic?
| Model | Listings in GT Silver Metallic | Share of new listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 44 of 588 | 7.5% |
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 GT Silver 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 GT Silver Metallic?
GT Silver Metallic has carried Porsche paint code M7Z (Sticker short code U2). 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 GT Silver Metallic?
Our sources list GT Silver Metallic on the Carrera GT (2005, standard color), 911 (997/991/992) (2005–, standard color), Boxster / Cayman / 718 (2005–, standard color), Panamera (2010–2025, standard color), 718 Cayman GT4 RS (2022–2025, special (extra-cost) color) and 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) (2021, limited edition only), 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 GT Silver Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list GT Silver Metallic as a standard color, special (extra-cost) color and limited edition only 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 GT Silver Metallic may be a PTS order.
GT Silver Metallic vs Dolomite Silver Metallic: what's the difference?
GT Silver Metallic (M7Z) is the brighter, more traditional sports-car silver and has been on the 911 since the 997. Dolomite Silver Metallic (M7P) arrived around model year 2019 and looks slightly darker and warmer, with a faint beige tint. GT Silver is focused on the sports cars, while Dolomite also appears widely on Cayenne, Macan, Panamera and Taycan.
How common is GT Silver Metallic?
In US new-car inventory on October 22, 2026, 44 of 588 new 2026 Porsche 911 listings (7.5%) were listed in GT Silver Metallic. Shares come from dealer-listed color names, which are not always exact.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory GT Silver 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 M7Z. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- 718 Cayman GT4 RS press kit (PDF, 2021) — Porsche Newsroom
- 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition press kit (PDF, 2020) — Porsche Newsroom
- The new 911 press kit: Exterior – design and body (2024) — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche 718 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche 911 touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Boxster touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Cayman touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Carrera GT touch-up paint codes — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Porsche Panamera touch-up paint codes by year — PaintScratch (secondary)
- 718 Spyder RS press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
- 911 S/T press kit, photo captions (2023) — Porsche Newsroom
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