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Porsche VIN Decoder

Porsche has built sports cars in Stuttgart since 1948. The 911, introduced in 1964, remains its defining model.

Built before 1981?

Can I decode a Porsche VIN from before 1981?

Not yet. A Porsche built before 1981 used a shorter, manufacturer-specific number rather than the 17-character standard, and our classic decoder does not cover Porsche so far. Every VIN searched there is recorded, and the makes people look up most are the ones we add next.

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Classic Porsche VINs Not yet Every VIN searched is recorded, and the makes people look up most are added next.
Reading a Porsche VIN

What do the first three characters of a Porsche VIN mean?

Porsche sports cars begin WP0 and its SUVs, the Cayenne and Macan, begin WP1. The difference is a zero against a one in the third position.

What each of the 17 positions means

The 17 positionsWP0 …
  • 1–3Manufacturer
  • 4–8Vehicle details
  • 9Check digit
  • 10Model year
  • 11Plant
  • 12–17Serial number
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