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Impulse Red Metallic

Impulse Red Metallic

/colors/impulse-red-metallic · ID: C855 ·
German name: impulsrotmetallic
Paint code
8M5
HEX
#C4201E
Finish type
Metallic
Color family
Red
Introduced year
Discontinued year
Rarity
PTS only
No
Alternate code
L4
Source
Rennbow
Community photos
8
Model availability
3
Code history
2
Sighting count
Impulse Red Metallic (Impulsrotmetallic, code 8M5) is a deep, dark red metallic at #C4201E — a rich, fully saturated crimson with fine metallic flake that gives it a glossy, multidimensional quality distinct from the flat urgency of Guards Red or the deeper warmth of Rubystone Red. Rennbow describes it as a beautiful, smooth, dark and bright red that looks great in any condition — rain or shine, dark or light — noting that it will look clean and stand out in all circumstances. Code 8M5 is confirmed on the Macan from 2015 to 2017 — placing it squarely in the first-generation Macan's colour palette, where it was among the most visually impactful options available for the compact performance SUV. The colour attracted significant attention when Porsche Exclusive showcased a Macan Turbo in Impulse Red Metallic in 2015, with observers comparing its intensity to candy apple red with metallic flake. Three documented community examples reflect a colour that was available for only three model years on a single model, making surviving first-generation Macans in this finish a recognisable and distinctive segment of the early Macan enthusiast community.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#e72927
Overcast#C4201E
Shade#711918
Golden hour#e23430

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 #C4201E
Digital approximation only

Model availability (3)

Model Generation Years Tier
Macan Years2015, 2016, 2017 Standard

Code history (2)

Code Era Years Primary
8M5 Historical Primary code
L4 Historical (alt)
8M5 Primary code
Historical
L4
Historical (alt)

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 (7)

What is Porsche paint code 8M5?

8M5 is the Porsche paint code for Impulse Red Metallic, a metallic factory color.

What color is Porsche Impulse Red Metallic?

Impulse Red Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the red family (hex #C4201E). Its paint code is 8M5.

Which Porsche models came in Impulse Red Metallic?

Impulse Red Metallic was offered on the Porsche Macan.

What does Porsche Impulse Red Metallic look like on a Macan?

See real photos of Impulse Red Metallic (8M5) on the Porsche Macan at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/impulse-red-metallic/macan.

Is Impulse Red Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

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

What is the hex code for Porsche Impulse Red Metallic?

The hex code for Impulse Red Metallic is #C4201E. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Impulse Red Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

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