Understanding my VIN number

The easiest way to correctly identify a 964 is to check the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is a 17 digit international code. Porsche use two versions, the ROW and the USA requirements code. It is much easier to identify an American 964 as compared to a ROW 964. The following brief explanation of key digits within the VIN will ensure correct identification of type and for the US version more detail can be extracted. This is very important when trying to determine if a 964 is genuine and the model is actually manufactured by Porsche and is not an aftermarket conversion.

Another issue which causes identification problems is the chassis number. This is found on a plate directly below the fuel tank in the luggage compartment. This number will always start WP0ZZZ regardless of version. The important point is that the last five digits of the chassis number match the serial number of the VIN.

964s can also be identified by type number. The type number is located on the identification label found on the underside of the luggage compartment lid and a copy of this label is found in the original service record book provided with every 964 upon original delivery.

Information sourced from Rennlist and John Miles' 964 website