Porsche Option Codes Directory
Browse Porsche factory option and equipment codes used across different models and generations. Explore M-Codes, I-Numbers and selected factory designations, then search examples in the directory. Code meanings can vary by model, model year and market, so this is a reference rather than a complete list of every Porsche factory code.
Porsche option code directory
This directory explains Porsche factory equipment and option codes used across different model generations. Depending on the period and source, Porsche documentation may use M-codes, I-numbers, order numbers and other factory identifiers to describe how a vehicle was configured.
Classic Porsche documentation is commonly associated with M-codes, while later factory catalogues frequently identify equipment using I-numbers and model-specific ordering codes. The same feature can use different identifiers across models and generations, so every code should be interpreted in its vehicle context.
M-Codes
M-codes are widely associated with factory equipment and optional specifications on classic Porsche models. Their meaning can depend on model, production period and market, so a code should always be checked against the correct vehicle context.
I-Numbers
Later Porsche catalogues frequently use I-numbers alongside other model-specific ordering identifiers. They can describe factory options, equipment packages and individual features, but the same equipment does not necessarily use one universal code across the entire Porsche range.
Do not assume that one Porsche option code has the same application on every model. Model, generation, model year, market and source documentation can all affect how a code should be interpreted.
Browse by category
Porsche factory codes cover far more than a single type of equipment. Browse the directory by function to narrow the search from chassis and drivetrain systems to interior, exterior and multimedia equipment.
Performance
Codes related to performance and driving hardware can identify factory equipment such as transmissions, suspension systems, braking packages, differential equipment and performance-oriented option packages.
Examples can include PDK, PASM, PDCC, PCCB, Sport Chrono and other model-specific drivetrain or chassis options.
Exterior
Exterior codes can describe body styling, aerodynamic components, lighting, exhaust configurations, wheels and other factory-installed exterior equipment.
Examples can include Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE), aerodynamic packages, rear spoilers, lighting systems and model-specific wheel designs.
Interior
Interior codes can identify seat variants, upholstery, memory and comfort functions, interior colours, decorative trim and other cabin-related factory equipment.
Examples can include 14-way or 18-way seat configurations, bucket seats, seat heating or ventilation, leather, Race-Tex and trim options.
Multimedia
Infotainment-related codes can cover communication, navigation, audio and connectivity equipment fitted or specified at the factory.
Examples can include PCM, BOSE or Burmester audio systems, navigation equipment, phone interfaces and model-specific connectivity options.
These categories are a browsing aid, not a universal Porsche coding system. A code can belong to a different context depending on model, generation, model year, market and source documentation.
Popular Porsche option codes
These frequently searched Porsche codes are useful reference points, but they are not universal across the entire model range. The table pairs each code with a documented meaning and an example vehicle application so the code is read in context.
| Option code | Factory equipment / meaning | Example application |
|---|---|---|
QR5 | Sport Chrono / Chrono Package | Example applications: selected 911 (991.2), Macan 95B and Panamera G2 variants. |
8LH | Sport Chrono Package | Example application: Cayenne E3. |
176 | Sports Exhaust System | Example application: Panamera 970. |
0P8 | Sports Exhaust System with silver sports tailpipes | Example application: Macan 95B. |
450 | Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) | Example applications: 911 (991.2) and 718 (982). |
475 | Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) | Example application: 718 (982), including the 10 mm-lowered PASM configuration. |
9VL | BOSE Surround Sound System | Example applications: 911 Speedster (991.2) and Cayenne E3. |
9VJ | Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System | Example application: Cayenne E3. |
M491 | Turbo-look / wide Turbo body | Example applications: 911 Carrera 3.2 G-Series and selected 964 variants. |
M030 | Sports chassis calibration | Example application: 993 Carrera. |
X51 | Powerkit | Example application: selected 911 generations, including the 997.1 Carrera S Club Coupe. |
Treat this table as a verified reference, not a universal decoder. Porsche can use different codes for the same feature across models and generations, and a code should always be checked against the vehicle, model year, market and source documentation.
Use the filter to narrow the selected examples by code, label or description. This sample reference highlights selected Porsche option codes and frequently seen Porsche build sheet codes.
This table shows selected Porsche option code examples. It does not contain every Porsche equipment code used across all models, markets and production years.
Factory code indicating plug-in hybrid drive system.
Factory code for 80-litre fuel tank configuration.
Factory code for fuel tank capacity configuration.
Factory emissions concept designation.
Factory code for front and rear anti-roll bar configuration.
Factory code for rear axle steering with Power Steering Plus.
Factory code for steel spring suspension.
Factory code for PDCC Sport with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus.
Factory code for Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes.
Factory code for rear disc brake configuration.
Factory code for rear PCCB brake configuration.
Factory code for 19-inch Macan wheels.
Factory code for 21-inch 911 Turbo Design Wheels II.
Factory code for wheel center caps with colored Porsche crest.
Factory code for locking wheel bolts.
Factory code for trailer hitch preparation without tow ball.
Factory code for front fascia painted in exterior color.
Factory code for high-gloss black roof spoiler.
Factory code for powerlift rear lid with virtual pedal.
Factory code for heated GT Sport steering wheel.
Factory code for heated steering wheel.
Factory code for heated front and rear seats.
Factory code for ventilated front seats.
Factory code for massage seat function with ventilation.
Factory code for 8-way power seats.
Factory code for centre console in plain leather.
Factory code for leather dashboard.
Factory code for brushed aluminum interior trim.
Factory code for Porsche InnoDrive.
Factory code for Comfort Access.
Factory code for advanced driver and passenger airbag configuration.
Exclusive Porsche option codes
Porsche personalisation uses several overlapping programmes and factory identifiers. These terms should not be treated as synonyms: Exclusive Manufaktur covers a broad range of factory personalisation, Sonderwunsch extends into highly individual commissions, CXX marks individually commissioned equipment, and Paint to Sample (PTS) concerns factory paint outside the regular series palette.
Exclusive Manufaktur
Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur includes predefined exterior, interior and technical personalisation. Many such options are recorded under their own option codes or I-numbers rather than under one common CXX identifier.
When an Exclusive option appears in factory data, interpret the specific code first. Do not assume that every Exclusive Manufaktur item must also carry CXX.
Sonderwunsch
The Porsche Sonderwunsch programme can include Factory Commission for new cars, Factory Re-Commissioning of existing vehicles and Factory One-Off projects. This means Sonderwunsch is broader than a single option-code family.
A later Factory Re-Commissioning may not be part of the car’s original production specification. Original factory-option data and later Porsche documentation should therefore be considered separately.
CXX
Porsche currently uses CXX for Individually Commissioned Equipment whose feasibility, price and availability are determined after manufacturer review and analysis. CXX identifies a special individual commission, not all Porsche personalisation.
A CXX entry can indicate individually commissioned equipment. Its absence does not prove that the vehicle has no Exclusive Manufaktur or Sonderwunsch content.
Paint to Sample
Paint to Sample (PTS) expands the factory colour choice beyond the regular series palette. Paint names, paint codes and related ordering identifiers can vary by model, plant, period and source documentation.
Do not treat one numeric paint or option code as a universal PTS identifier for every Porsche. Verify the colour and identifier in the context of the specific vehicle.
Exclusive Manufaktur, Sonderwunsch, CXX and PTS describe different parts of Porsche personalisation. The most reliable interpretation combines the exact code with the vehicle’s model, generation, model year and supporting factory documentation.
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FAQ
The Porsche option codes list is a reference for browsing selected factory option and equipment codes with their available meanings and descriptions. Codes may relate to equipment, packages, technical features and other factory configuration details.
No. The list is a reference of available and selected Porsche option and equipment codes. Porsche has used many designations across different models, model years and markets, so not every factory code may be included.
Yes. Available code formats, meanings and equipment designations can vary by model, model year, market and factory configuration. Vehicle context can therefore be important when interpreting a code.
Depending on the code, it may describe factory equipment, an option package, interior or exterior configuration, a technical feature or another vehicle configuration detail.
It may include M-Codes and other Porsche equipment or option code formats where they are available in the database. The scope varies and should not be treated as a complete historical catalog of every Porsche designation.
This page is intended for browsing and understanding option code examples. To check available equipment, packages and factory option codes for a specific vehicle, use Porsche Factory Options by VIN. The available scope depends on the VIN and available manufacturer data.
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