Ascari Blue Metallic is named for Alberto Ascari, the great Italian racing driver of the early 1950s. It is a rich, mid-depth royal blue metallic with genuine gravitas. The name carries motorsport heritage and the color delivers on it. On a 996 or 997 Carrera it has the kind of presence that separates a thoughtfully specified car from a standard configuration. Enthusiasts who know their Porsche history will recognize the reference immediately.