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Porsche Saffron Yellow Metallic
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Saffron Yellow Metallic is a special finish Porsche exterior color. Porsche has offered it on the 911 in 2017. It belongs to the yellow & orange family of Porsche colors. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Saffron Yellow Metallic, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Saffron Yellow Metallic at a glance
| Paint code(s) | Not documented in our sources |
|---|---|
| Finish | Special finish — Four-coat metallic with intermediate sanding, reserved for the 911. |
| Color family | Yellow & Orange Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | 911 |
Porsche Saffron Yellow Metallic years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 (991.2), including Turbo / Turbo S | 2017 | Special (extra-cost) color | [1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
About Saffron Yellow Metallic
- Porsche introduced Saffron Yellow Metallic as a four-coat paint with intermediate sanding, reserved for the 911 and offered on the 911 Turbo and Turbo S. [1]
Is that car really Saffron Yellow 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
Which Porsche models and years came in Saffron Yellow Metallic?
Our sources list Saffron Yellow Metallic on the 911 (991.2), including Turbo / Turbo S (2017, 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 Saffron Yellow Metallic a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Saffron Yellow Metallic 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 Saffron Yellow Metallic may be a PTS order.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Saffron Yellow 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 the codes above. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
What does Porsche Saffron Yellow Metallic look like?
Saffron Yellow Metallic is a special finish color in Porsche's yellow & orange family (Four-coat metallic with intermediate sanding, reserved for the 911.). Similar Porsche colors include Racing Yellow and Nordic Gold Metallic. The swatch on this page is an approximate on-screen rendering, so view the paint in daylight before you buy.
Sources
- New model year: connectivity, colours and innovations — Porsche Newsroom
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Yellow & Orange Porsche Colors
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- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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