About Porsche Body Color

When purchasing a car, theOne thing that always bothers me is the body color.Some domestic car makers offer unusual color choices, such as pink or two-tone, but I wonder if Porsche's body color range is limited compared to those. ...But even so, I am troubled.

In fact, we had quite a bit of trouble when purchasing a Panamera for our family.(Until just before, there was a proposal to make the body color sapphire blue. Incidentally, here it is↓)

When choosing a body color, the most difficult thing to do is to choose the same white color as thewhiteand "Carrara White Metallic" or even the same black color, but with "ablackand "Jet Black MetallicI think it's that there are some "I think it's that there are some

If you can clearly see the difference in color, it is still easy to choose, but most of the time, the difference is only "slightly different if you look closely...". MoreoverVisibility varies depending on light exposure, day and night, and weather conditions.

So today, we're going to talk about the "How similar colors differ among Porsche body colors.I decided to look into the "About.

1. White (white)

First, let's look at white, the standard color for "whiteand metallic in color.Carrara White Metallic(0 yen)You can choose "White". By the way, "White" is this.

And here is Carrara White Metallic.

Well I don't know the difference... (*_*)

A side-by-side comparison would look something like this.

(Laughs) Carrara White Metallic has more metallic in it.Slightly bluish, glossy and three-dimensional appearanceIt has a feel. Incidentally, the name "Carrara" for Carrara White isCarrara, a marble production area in ItalyThe name was taken from the

However, since I couldn't tell the difference between the two, I decided to compare them on my Porsche. Fortunately, our 981 Boxster GTS has a body color of "whiteand the body color of the 970 Panamera Edition that used to be in our house was "Carrara White MetallicIt is.

Choice as if for a blog post (laughs).

For a quick comparison, here's what the Boxster "White" looks like first.

However.Sony's αⅢ digital SLR cameraThe image was taken with a very good camera, so it seems to be clearer and crisper than the "white" image seen with the naked eye. However, even in sunlight, I do not feel that much blueness.

Next, the Panamera Edition in Carrara White Metallic. The photo below was taken on a slightly overcast day.

Next, here is a shot taken at the East Rokko Observation Deck of the Ashiyu Driveway on a clear day.

The white is clear and crisp.

BTW, if you look at the photos of the Boxster and the Panamera side by side...

It's a subtle difference, though.White" is more matte, "Carrara White Metallic" is a cleaner white.I think I get the impression that the "I'm not sure which one you choose. Well, in the end, whichever one you choose, it is sure to be beautiful.

2. Black (black)

Next, black. There are different types of black, but we will start with the standard color, "blackHere is the "here.

And next is the metallic color "Jet Black Metallic".

Hmmm... hard to tell the difference more than White (*_*)

Compare them in a side-by-side photo...

I mean, they're both the same picture (*_*)!

I thought I had made a mistake and reviewed the photo many times, but I got it right.The photo above is "Black" and the photo below is "Jet Black Metallic."It was. Probably, if you take pictures under cloudy skies or in places where there is not much sunlight, you will not be able to see much difference.

The difference is easy to see under clear skies.I guess. I once had a friend of mine show me his "Jet Black Metallic" Boxster under sunny skies.More purplish than black.It felt like a "color.

Incidentally, this is "Jet Black Metallic" under cloudy skies.

This is Jet Black Metallic in sunny weather.

It has a more blue tint to it. Come to think of it, my brother-in-law's Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo was also "Jet Black Metallic," butWhen photographed side-by-side with our "Night Blue Metallic" Panamera on a sunny day, the colors looked quite similar.(Panamera on the left, Panamera Sport Turismo on the right)

Then I went online to find out what "black" looks like in clear weather. It is as follows.

*Image source.Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Alcantara PKG One Owner

Black."Black is more prominent when viewed on a sunny day.The "Jet Black Metallic" is a color that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways at any time. The "Jet Black Metallic" can be enjoyed in a variety of looks from time to time, while the "Black" stands out in any situation. Each has its own advantages, but Jet Black Metallic is currently more popular.

3. red (red)

The next comparison is red.Comparison of the standard color "Gars Red" and the special color "Carmine Red".I will try to do so. As for this one, the differences are very obvious. Let's start with the gars red.

It's a crisp, clear red. And here is "Carmine Red.

It has depth, kind of like a red wine (laughs). If you compare it with the top and bottom, you can see the difference more easily.

Incidentally, this is what Gersh Red looks like when viewed indoors.

＊Image Source: 2015 Porsche Boxster PDK Red Stitching, Stock 19AW, Dealer The car is now in stock.

It is bright red and beautiful, just like a sports car. Then, how does it look like outdoors?

Image source: Porsche Cayman GTS PDK

There does not seem to be much difference in the impression of the red, whether outdoors or indoors. Next, here is a photo of the "Carmine Red".

*Image source: AUTO NET Manufacturer: Porsche Vehicle: 911 Carrera GTS

It looks much deeper red when taken indoors. I found a person who took such a nice photo on Minkara while I was checking on the Internet. By the wayGars Red" in the back and "Carmine Red" in the front.It is said that.

*Image source: Minkara Ran Ran Ran, Various Reds

It is quite different when you look at it this way.

Incidentally, regarding the cost of the carmine red option, if you choose it for 911, +482,000 yen(Some 911 models, such as turbo models, do not have a carmine red setting.)The new 911 cost +443,000 yen, the Panamera +636,000 yen, the Macan +387,000 yen, the Cayenne +433,000 yen, the Boxster +426,000 yen, and the Cayman +383,000 yen.

4. silver

Silver would be another popular color, I would think.Compare "GT Silver Metallic" and "Dolomite Silver Metallic".Let's take a look. First, "Dolomite Silver Metallic".

I see...next, "GT Silver Metallic".

Now, if we compare the two pieces up and down...?

Hmmm, I wonder if it is slightly different. By the way, this is what GT Silver Metallic looks like indoors.

This is a718 CaymanI took this picture when I was allowed to test drive theThe metallic feel is strong and very cool.Later, I took a picture of "GT Silver Metallic" outdoors, but it looked a little less metallic. Maybe because it was cloudy that day.

I looked online to see if there was a "GT Silver Metallic" taken when the sun was shining.I found a photo taken by Goron♪ of the minkara blog, which my husband and I often visit.

＊Image source: Goron♪'s 911 turbo S (991.2)

That's beautiful - no doubt about it. By the way, looking at the configurator for the 718, I see that the only silver color available at the moment is GT Silver. Come to think of it...Rhodium Silver on the 718 Cayman, which was previously available for selection.I think it was cool too.(as published in the Owner's File, below)

Looking at the Porsche Japan website, the new Macan, new 911, Panamera, etc. have silver to choose from.GT Silver" and "Dolomite SilverI wonder if this means that the rhodium silver has been replaced by dolomite silver.

So what color is Dolomite Silver, I saw a few posts on Instagram.

@porsche.ohthree

@porschecentrekendalthree
Is it a slightly bluish silver?

5. gray

Also, I did a little research on gray.In fact, the body colors of "Fashion Gray", "Sport Classic Gray" and "Crayon" are similar.So it is often compared on the internet. By the way, this is "fashion grey".

@elizabethporschethree

It's a beautiful color. Certainly more gray than crayon. Next is "Sport Classic Gray.

@tonymissionthree

It looks great on the 918 Spyder. And finally, "crayon".

@maschermxporschethree
In this way, the crayon looks more matte.

What are the common popular colors in Europe and the U.S.?

Regarding the body color, Porsche Japan's website has this description.

Popular colors in Europe and the U.S. are white, gray, and black.The three colors are In Europe, the Deep Black metallic color dominates the market share of the 911, Cayenne and Panamera models. In the U.S.The 911 and Cayenne have the most orders for the series color black., ,White is popular in other modelsIt is.
On the other hand.The overwhelmingly popular colors in China are white and mahogany metallicThe most popular color for the Cayenne in the region is mahogany metallic. The most popular color for the Cayenne in his region is mahogany metallic, followed by white for the 911, and then the optional color lava orange.
Speaking of options.Overall 1% customers chose the optional colorThis is a statistic.

*Article source.Porsche Japan "The Power of Color

I see that white, black, and gray are popular overseas as well. It is interesting to note that body color is a very deep term, and that there are differences in color preferences by region. I will look into the optional colors again when I have a chance.