Paint code M4B · Special finish
Porsche Ruby Star Neo
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Ruby Star Neo is a special finish Porsche exterior color, paint code M4B. Porsche has offered it on the 911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman from 2022 to today. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Ruby Star Neo, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Ruby Star Neo at a glance
| Paint code(s) | M4B |
|---|---|
| Finish | Special finish — 'Neo' marks Porsche's modern reinterpretation of a heritage colour. It is offered as an extra-cost special colour. |
| Color family | Purple Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911 and 718 Boxster & Cayman |
| Also written | Sternrubin Neo (German) |
Porsche Ruby Star Neo years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera T (992) | 2023–2024 | Special (extra-cost) color | [2] |
| 911 (992) | 2022– | Special (extra-cost) color | [1][2] |
| 718 Cayman / Boxster Style Editionsignature launch colour of the Style Edition | 2023 | Special (extra-cost) color | [5] |
| 718 Spyder RS | 2024 | Special (extra-cost) color | [3] |
| 911 S/T | 2024 | Special (extra-cost) color | [4] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Ruby Star Neo paint code
- Paint code M4B— 992/718-era code[1]
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 Star Neo
- Porsche presented the 718 Style Edition in Ruby Star Neo, calling it a modern interpretation of the Ruby Star of the 964-generation 911 Carrera RS. [5]
- Ruby Star Neo was one of only five optional colours Porsche offered on the 911 S/T. [4]
- On the 718 Spyder RS, Ruby Star Neo was one of three special colours, together with Arctic Grey and Shark Blue. [3]
Is that car really Ruby Star Neo?
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 Star Neo?
Ruby Star Neo has carried Porsche paint code M4B (992/718-era 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 Star Neo?
Our sources list Ruby Star Neo on the 911 Carrera T (992) (2023–2024, special (extra-cost) color), 911 (992) (2022–, special (extra-cost) color), 718 Cayman / Boxster Style Edition (2023, special (extra-cost) color), 718 Spyder RS (2024, special (extra-cost) color) and 911 S/T (2024, special (extra-cost) 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 Star Neo a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Ruby Star Neo as a 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 Ruby Star Neo may be a PTS order.
Ruby Star Neo vs Ruby Star: what's the difference?
Ruby Star Neo (code M4B) is the current catalogued special colour, available on 992 911s and late 718s from about 2022. The original Ruby Star (82N) comes from the 964 era and is now offered only as Paint to Sample. Porsche describes the Neo version as a modern interpretation of the original, not an exact match.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Ruby Star Neo?
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 M4B. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- 2022 Porsche 911 paint codes — AutomotiveTouchup (secondary)
- World premiere of the new 911 Carrera T (992) — Porsche Newsroom
- 718 Spyder RS press kit: body and aerodynamics — Porsche Newsroom
- 911 S/T press kit: design and equipment — Porsche Newsroom
- 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster Style Edition — Porsche Newsroom
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