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Cherry Metallic

Cherry Metallic

/colors/cherry-metallic · ID: C904 ·
German name: kirschmetallic
Paint code
R0
HEX
#4F0909
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Red
Introduced year
—
Discontinued year
—
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
—
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
31
Model availability
6
Code history
1
Sighting count
—
A rich, deep metallic red — darker and more complex than Guards Red, with a warmth that shifts between bright berry-red and a darker, almost burgundy character depending on viewing angle and light intensity. Cherry Metallic (code R0) was first introduced to significant public attention as the signature color of the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition in 2020. Porsche Newsroom confirmed the color evoked the dark reds popular in the 1950s, referencing the 356 era's Pascha Red, Ruby Red, and Polyantha Red as historical precedents. The edition was limited to 992 units and available exclusively with this color as its signature finish. Rennbow records it on the 911 in 2021, the Panamera from 2022 to 2024, and the Taycan from 2022 to 2023. The Heritage Design Edition association has given Cherry Metallic an aura of collectibility, and correctly documented 992 Targa 4S Heritage examples — limited to 992 units — are among the most coveted contemporary Porsches in the collector market.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#5d0c0c
Overcast#4F0909
Shade#2e0808
Golden hour#6d1d1b

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 #4F0909
Digital approximation only

Model availability (6)

Model Generation Years Tier
911 Years2021 Standard
Panamera Years2022, 2023, 2024 Standard
Taycan Years2022, 2023 Standard

Code history (1)

Code Era Years Primary
R0 Historical — Primary code
R0 Primary code
Historical

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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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code R0?

R0 is the Porsche paint code for Cherry Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Cherry Metallic?

Cherry Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #4F0909). Its paint code is R0.

Which Porsche models came in Cherry Metallic?

Cherry Metallic was offered on the Porsche 911, Panamera, Taycan.

What does Porsche Cherry Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of Cherry Metallic (R0) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cherry-metallic/911.

What does Porsche Cherry Metallic look like on a Panamera?

See real photos of Cherry Metallic (R0) on the Porsche Panamera at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cherry-metallic/panamera.

What does Porsche Cherry Metallic look like on a Taycan?

See real photos of Cherry Metallic (R0) on the Porsche Taycan at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/cherry-metallic/taycan.

Is Cherry Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Cherry Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Cherry Metallic?

The hex code for Cherry Metallic is #4F0909. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Cherry Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Cherry Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.