Paint code M2Z · 8W · Metallic
Porsche Nordic Gold Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Nordic Gold Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint codes M2Z and 8W. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Cayenne between 2009 and 2011 as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Nordic Gold Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Nordic Gold Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M2Z, 8W |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Yellow & Orange Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman and Cayenne |
Porsche Nordic Gold Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (997) | 2009–2011 | Standard color | [1][2] |
| Boxster (987) | 2009–2010 | Standard color | [1] |
| Cayman (987) | 2009–2011 | Standard color | [1] |
| Cayenne (957) | 2009 | Standard color | [1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Nordic Gold Metallic paint codes
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 Nordic Gold Metallic
- Porsche says Nordic Gold Metallic was offered on various model series from 2007 to 2010, and that the newer Madeira Gold Metallic is a modern interpretation of it. [2]
Is that car really Nordic Gold 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 Nordic Gold Metallic?
Nordic Gold Metallic has carried Porsche paint codes M2Z (997/987-era code); 8W (short code). 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 Nordic Gold Metallic?
Our sources list Nordic Gold Metallic on the 911 (997) (2009–2011, standard color), Boxster (987) (2009–2010, standard color), Cayman (987) (2009–2011, standard color) and Cayenne (957) (2009, 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 Nordic Gold Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Nordic Gold 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 Nordic Gold Metallic may be a PTS order.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Nordic Gold 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 M2Z and 8W. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Nordic Gold Metallic (M2Z/8W) paint code and years — PaintScratch (secondary)
- How the Panamera paints were developed — Porsche Newsroom
More Porsche color research
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- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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