Tag: Peridot Metallic

  • Market Find: 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hybrid in Peridot Metallic

    Market Find: 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hybrid in Peridot Metallic

    What: 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hybrid
    Color: Porsche Peridot Metallic (peridotmetallicmetallic UNI; 2S1; Porsche)
    VIN: : Unknown
    Mileage: 117,000 miles
    Price: $19,911
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Allentown, PA
    Marketplace listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    One of the best parts of Tailored Driver population is the deep research required on the more obscure finds and referrals sent to us by our dedicated readership. While newer and more common are admittedly fairly easy to decipher, the older stuff that excites us can also frustrate. Case in point is this Tailored Driver, a 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hyrbid found on Facebook Marketplace. Search for a 2015 order guide, and pickings are slim. From the lone brochure we were able to find, it seems that Periodot Metallic was indeed a ‘special order’ color for Cayenne in 2015 for the sum of $3,150. But in validating with Porsche Club of America’s Rennbow, it seems that 2015 was a gap year in formally offering Peridot on Porsche’s brand-saving SUV. Further, while we can find a few other examples of Peridot on Cayennes of the period, they are generally GTS variants. Just one Peridot e-hybrid popped up in our searches, which due to lack of VIN info shared, very well may be this one.

    So while this is undeniably rare, whether this is a true Paint to Sample- it hard to say. What we can confidently say is that the extremely subtle juxtaposition of Peridot on the body and Porsche’s e-hybrid identifying Acid Green on the brakes and gauge needles is so close that it nearly seems like a slight discoloration rather than a purposeful brand-play.

    As always, massive thank you to Chris for the tip!

  • Color Focus: Porsche Peridot Metallic – 2S1

    Color Focus: Porsche Peridot Metallic – 2S1

    CODE: 2S1

    COLOR DATA:

    TYPE: Metallic UNI

    CONTENT ARCHIVE: Racing Yellow

    SUMMARY:

    Launched most memorably on the original Porsche Cayman R (987) in 2012, Peridot Metallic (peridotmetallic; metallic UNI; 2S1; Porsche) has seen regular use since that time. This citrus green/yellow metallic harkens the neon-like colors from Porsche during the 1970s, shades like Linden Green. In the case of Peridot Metallic though, it is a thoroughly modern metallic.

    Peridot takes its name from the semi-precious stone of similar color that is common in olivine deep within the earth’s crust and is brought to the surface by volcanic activity. In Hawaiian lore, peridot symbolized the tears of Pele, the volcano goddess of fire who controls the flow of lava.

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