GT Silver Metallic

GT Silver Metallic (GT-Silber Metallic, code M7Z) is one of the most enduringly popular and widely recognized silvers in the modern Porsche catalogue — a cool, bright, clean metallic silver at #E0E0E0 with fine flake that gives it a crisp, precise quality that suits every generation of Porsche it has appeared on. It is not a warm or yellow-silver; it is decidedly cool and neutral, reading as technology-adjacent and purposeful rather than luxurious or soft. Code M7Z has been confirmed across an extraordinary range of models since 2003 — the 911, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Panamera, Carrera GT, 918 Spyder, and more — making it one of the most cross-platform colors in the modern Porsche system. It debuted with the 996/997 water-cooled era and has continued uninterrupted through the 992 generation, available in both standard and PTS configurations. Seventy documented community examples make it one of the most commonly photographed and documented colors in the Stuttcars database — a silver chosen by buyers who want a clean, modern, high-contrast finish that photographs brilliantly and ages without controversy.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Model availability (70)

Model Generation Years Tier

718 Generation982 Years2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Standard

911 Generation996, 997, 991, 992 Years2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Metallic, Special, Standard

Boxster Generation986, 987, 981 Years2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Metallic, Special, Standard

Cayman Generation987C, 981C Years2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Special, Standard

Panamera Generation970, 971 Years2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Standard

Taycan GenerationY1A Years2023, 2024 Standard

Code history (3)

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 (11)

What is Porsche paint code M7Z?

M7Z is the Porsche paint code for GT Silver Metallic, a metallic factory color offered since 2003.

What color is Porsche GT Silver Metallic?

GT Silver Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the silver family (hex #E0E0E0). Its paint code is M7Z.

What years was Porsche GT Silver Metallic available?

GT Silver Metallic has been offered since 2003 and is still in production.

Is Porsche GT Silver Metallic still available?

Yes. GT Silver Metallic is currently in production.

Which Porsche models came in GT Silver Metallic?

GT Silver Metallic was offered on the Porsche 718, 911, Boxster, Cayman, Panamera, Taycan.

What does Porsche GT Silver Metallic look like on a 718?

See real photos of GT Silver Metallic (M7Z) on the Porsche 718 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gt-silver-metallic/718.

What does Porsche GT Silver Metallic look like on a 911?

See real photos of GT Silver Metallic (M7Z) on the Porsche 911 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gt-silver-metallic/911.

What does Porsche GT Silver Metallic look like on a Boxster?

See real photos of GT Silver Metallic (M7Z) on the Porsche Boxster at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/gt-silver-metallic/boxster.

Is GT Silver Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche GT Silver Metallic?

The hex code for GT Silver Metallic is #E0E0E0. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche GT Silver Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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