Porsche's Paint to Sample program lets buyers order their car in colors outside the standard catalog. The current PTS catalog includes 224 pre-approved colors that have passed feasibility testing. PTS Plus extends this with fully bespoke colors matched from a physical sample, subject to an additional feasibility study.
PTS is available across the current 911, 718, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, and Taycan lines. 911 and 718 have the broadest selection (all 224 colors); Cayenne is limited to around 65 colors and does not support PTS Plus.
PTS lets you choose from 224 pre-approved colors that have already passed feasibility testing. PTS Plus allows you to submit any physical color sample for a completely bespoke match — but it requires a feasibility study that can take up to 11 months and cost up to $25,660. If the color proves infeasible, Porsche covers the study cost.
PTS is available on all current model lines: 911, 718, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, and Taycan. However, not all 224 colors are available on every model — 911 and 718 have the broadest selection, while Cayenne has around 65 options. PTS Plus is not available on Cayenne.
PTS costs $11,430 for most 911 and 718 models, and $12,830 for GT3, GT3 RS, Turbo, and Turbo S variants. For PTS Plus, the feasibility study alone can run up to $25,660 on top of the PTS upcharge. Cayenne and entry SUV models are typically $11,430.
Pre-approved PTS colors typically add about 3 months to the delivery timeline versus standard colors. PTS Plus adds significantly more — up to 11 months for the feasibility study alone, before production even begins.
Generally yes, positively — PTS cars are more unique and often command premiums in the collector market. The effect depends heavily on the specific color. Iconic colors like Mexico Blue or Riviera Blue hold strong premiums. A well-chosen PTS color on a GT car can add significant value.
Porsche Exclusive (now Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur) was established in 1978 to handle custom orders. The modern PTS program was significantly expanded in late 2021 with a new color mixing bank at Zuffenhausen, increasing capacity from ~5 to ~20 PTS cars per day, and growing the catalog from ~100 to 224 colors.