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Bahia Red

Bahia Red

/colors/bahia-red-022 · ID: C302 ·
German name: Bahiarot
Paint code
022
HEX
#E50201
Finish type
Solid
Color family
Red
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
1972
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
G-Series 911
Community photos
21
Model availability
11
Code history
2
Sighting count
—
Named after Brazil's most colorful state, this solid red was unusually shared between 914 and 911 lines. Most 914 colors came from VW and stayed there, making this crossover special. It captures the vibrant spirit of Brazilian Carnival in automotive form.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#ff0301
Overcast#E50201
Shade#820808
Golden hour#ff1613

Non-metallic solids appear consistent in color under different lighting, but perceived brightness changes significantly. The image above simulates how this color appears in different environments. HEX values are only digital approximations.

Manufacturer sample
Simulated mirror gradient
Hex #E50201
Digital approximation only

Model availability (11)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Generation901/911 Years1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 Standard
914 Generation914 Years1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, Special Order, Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
022 G-Series ?–1972 Primary code
117 G-Series 1970–1974
1970–1974
117
G-Series
?–1972
022 Primary code
G-Series

Understanding Porsche paint codes

Format Example Era Notes
4-digit number 6082 1950s–60s 1950s–60s original numbering system. No prefix required.
3-digit alphanumeric 80K 1970s to present Most common format. The L prefix on the sticker is interchangeable — you can enter it with or without the L.
L + 3 digits L700 1970s to present The L prefix is interchangeable — L700 and 700 return the same result.
M + 2 digits M50 2010s to present Modern metallic, pearl, and special-effect paint format. Note: O is not zero.
2–3 digits + letter 39Z 1990s–2000s Used in the 993 and 996 eras. The L prefix on the sticker is optional.
3-digit new code 2BS 2020s to present Latest-generation code, used for the 992 era and Taycan colors.
6082 4-digit number 1950s–60s
1950s–60s original numbering system. No prefix required.
80K 3-digit alphanumeric 1970s to present
Most common format. The L prefix on the sticker is interchangeable — you can enter it with or without the L.
L700 L + 3 digits 1970s to present
The L prefix is interchangeable — L700 and 700 return the same result.
M50 M + 2 digits 2010s to present
Modern metallic, pearl, and special-effect paint format. Note: O is not zero.
39Z 2–3 digits + letter 1990s–2000s
Used in the 993 and 996 eras. The L prefix on the sticker is optional.
2BS 3-digit new code 2020s to present
Latest-generation code, used for the 992 era and Taycan colors.

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Community photos Total 21 photos

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FAQ (8)

What is Porsche paint code 022?

022 is the Porsche paint code for Bahia Red, a solid factory color.

What color is Porsche Bahia Red?

Bahia Red is a solid Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #E50201). Its paint code is 022.

Which Porsche models came in Bahia Red?

Bahia Red was offered on the Porsche 911, 914.

What does Porsche Bahia Red look like on a 911?

See real photos of Bahia Red (022) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/bahia-red-022/911.

What does Porsche Bahia Red look like on a 914?

See real photos of Bahia Red (022) on the Porsche 914 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/bahia-red-022/914.

Is Bahia Red a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Bahia Red was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Bahia Red?

The hex code for Bahia Red is #E50201. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Bahia Red metallic or non-metallic?

Bahia Red is a solid (non-metallic) finish — flat pigment with no aluminum flake.