2027 Porsche 718 Boxster Colors Guide (USA) – The 2027 Porsche 718 Boxster marks the arrival of the next-generation mid-engine roadster, confirmed by Porsche CEO Michael Leiters for production start in 2027 (with deliveries expected later that year). It is the all-electric successor to the previous 718 Boxster, though high-end variants may retain combustion options based on recent strategy adjustments. Official exterior color details for the new model have not been released as of August 2026, since the car has not yet been fully unveiled.
U.S. buyers can expect a familiar Porsche color strategy: a core set of solid and metallic finishes, special colors, and extensive Paint to Sample (PTS) / Paint to Sample Plus options. These draw from the outgoing 718 range and related models such as the 718 Spyder RS.
Expected Standard and Metallic Colors
Porsche typically offers a no-cost or low-cost selection of classic solids and popular metallics. Based on recent 718 Boxster and Spyder RS offerings available to U.S. customers, the following are strong candidates to carry over or evolve for 2027:
- White (solid)
- Black (solid)
- Guards Red (solid)
- Racing Yellow (solid)
- GT Silver Metallic
- Gentian Blue Metallic
- Jet Black Metallic / Deep Black Metallic
- Agate Grey Metallic
- Aventurine Green Metallic
These have been staples across recent model years and appear in Porsche’s U.S. configurators and inventory.
Special Colors and Recent Additions
Special colors (often priced higher) add character and exclusivity. Notable recent examples from the 718 family include:
- Vanadium Grey Metallic — Introduced specifically for the 718 Spyder RS; a technical, silvery-gray finish that shifts in different light.
- Arctic Grey
- Shark Blue
- Ruby Star Neo (vibrant pinkish-red inspired by 1990s Ruby Star)
- Carmine Red
- Chalk
- Ice Grey Metallic
These specials have been available on late-production 718 models and high-performance variants.
Paint to Sample and Custom Options
Porsche’s Paint to Sample program remains one of the brand’s strongest personalization tools for U.S. buyers. It provides access to more than 100–160 historically significant or exclusive shades (pricing historically in the $11,000+ range depending on model and year, with Paint to Sample Plus for fully bespoke colors higher still).
Examples of PTS colors previously offered on 718 models include Aubergine, Azure Blue 356, Moon Gem, Essmann Green, South Sea Blue Metallic, and many classic Porsche hues from the 1950s–1990s. Delivery times are longer than standard paints.
Roadster top colors (black, blue, brown, red on previous models) and interior pairings will continue to offer extensive matching or contrasting choices.
What U.S. Buyers Should Know
- Production of the prior-generation 718 ended; remaining inventory (including Spyder RS) may still be available through dealers or Porsche Finder.
- The 2027 electric 718 is expected to share design DNA with the Taycan and 911 while retaining the classic Boxster silhouette. Color availability will be confirmed closer to the official reveal (widely anticipated before the end of 2026).
- Pricing for paints will follow the usual structure: solids often free or low-cost, metallics and specials at a premium, PTS significantly higher. Actual MSRP and options will be set by Porsche Cars North America.
- Check with your local Porsche Center or the official configurator once it opens for the most accurate, up-to-date list, as Porsche frequently rotates special and PTS colors.
Choosing Your Color
Popular combinations for open-top driving in the U.S. often pair bright or contrasting hues (Guards Red, Racing Yellow, Shark Blue, or Ruby Star Neo) with black or matching tops for high visibility, or sophisticated metallics (Vanadium Grey, Gentian Blue, GT Silver) for a more understated look. Interior options in black, Bordeaux, Arctic Grey, or two-tone leather further personalize the cabin.
Until official 2027 specifications are published, the colors listed above from the final years of the previous 718 generation and the Spyder RS provide the best preview of what U.S. customers can expect. Stay tuned to Porsche Newsroom and authorized dealers for the definitive palette when the new Boxster is revealed.