Paint code L810 · 8A7 · M3X · Metallic
Porsche Ruby Red Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Ruby Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche exterior color, paint codes L810, 8A7 and M3X. Porsche has offered it on the 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Panamera and classic Porsches from 1983 to today as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Ruby Red Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Ruby Red Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | L810, 8A7, M3X |
|---|---|
| Finish | Metallic |
| Color family | Red Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911, 718 Boxster & Cayman, Cayenne, Panamera and classic Porsches |
| Also written | Rubinrot Metallic, Rubin Red Metallic |
Porsche Ruby Red Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 / 928 | 1983–1984 | Standard color | [5] |
| Cayenne (957) | 2008–2009 | Standard color | [4] |
| 911 (997) | 2009–2012 | Standard color | [4][3] |
| Boxster / Cayman | 2009–2012 | Standard color | [4][3] |
| Panamera | 2010–2016 | Standard color | [3] |
| 911 Targa (991) | 2014– | Standard color | [6] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Ruby Red 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 Ruby Red Metallic
Is that car really Ruby 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 Ruby Red Metallic?
Ruby Red Metallic has carried Porsche paint codes L810 (1983–1984 911/928 code); 8A7 (2008–2009 code); M3X (2010-onward 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 Ruby Red Metallic?
Our sources list Ruby Red Metallic on the 911 / 928 (1983–1984, standard color), Cayenne (957) (2008–2009, standard color), 911 (997) (2009–2012, standard color), Boxster / Cayman (2009–2012, standard color), Panamera (2010–2016, standard color) and 911 Targa (991) (2014–, 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 Ruby Red Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Ruby 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 Ruby Red Metallic may be a PTS order.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Ruby 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 L810, 8A7 and M3X. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- The 911 chameleon: Porsche's colourful tradition — Porsche Newsroom
- 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition: colours and materials — Porsche Newsroom
- Ruby Red Metallic (M3X/A6) paint code and years — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Ruby Red Metallic (8A7/L2) paint code and years — PaintScratch (secondary)
- Ruby Red Metallic (L810) paint code and years — PaintScratch (secondary)
- The Vibrant World of Targa: 911 Targa colour ranges by generation (Christophorus 372) — Porsche Newsroom
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Red Porsche Colors
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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