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VIN Information
Example:
1 Country of Mfg. USA
G Manufacturer GM
2 Car Division Pontiac
F Car Line
S Series Base
2 Body Types 2-Dr. Coupe
1 Restraint System Manual Belts
F Engine 305CID, V8, LB9, Chevy
X Check Digit
M Model Year 1991
L Assembly Plant Van Nuys, CA
100001 Body Number
Vehicle Identification
Number: 1G2FS21FXJN100001
Commonly refer to as the "VIN Number", this series of numbers and
letters is stamped on a plate on the top of the instrument panel visible through
the windshield.
First Digit:
Identifies the country in which the vehicle was built.
1 = U.S.A.
Second Digit:
Identifies the Manufacturer.
G = General Motors
Third Digit:
Identifies the automotive division.
1 = Chevrolet
2 = Pontiac
Fourth Digit:
Identifies the car line.
F = Camaro/Firebird (Thus "F-body")
Fifth Digit:
Identifies the series.
|
S =
|
Firebird Formula
|
|
W =
|
Trans Am GTA |
Sixth and Seventh
Digit: Identifies the body type.
87 = 2-Door Coupe
Eighth Digit: Identifies the engine.
|
VIN Code |
Transmission |
Engine |
Induction |
Displacement. |
Bore | Stroke |
Comp. Ratio |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Cats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | M5, A4 | LHO 60°V8 | MPFI | 3.1 (191) | 3.50 | 3.31 | 8.75:1 | 135@4400 | 180@3600 | 1 |
| E |
M5, A4 |
LO3 90° V8 |
TBI |
5.0 (305) |
3.74 | 3.48 |
9.3:1 |
170@4400 |
255@2400 |
1 |
| F |
M5 (T/A) |
LB9 90° V8 |
TPI |
5.0 (305) |
3.74 | 3.48 |
9.3:1 |
200@4400 |
300@2800 |
1 |
| F |
A4 (Formula) |
LB9 90° V8 |
TPI |
5.0 (305) |
3.74 | 3.48 |
9.3:1 |
200@4400 |
300@2800 |
1 |
| F |
M5 (Formula & GTA) |
LB9 90° V8 |
TPI |
5.0 (305) |
3.74 | 3.48 |
9.3:1 |
225@4600 |
290@3200 |
2 |
|
8 |
A4 |
B2L (L98) 90° V8 |
TPI |
5.7 (350) |
4.00 | 3.48 |
9.3:1 |
235@4400 |
330@3200 |
2 |
*Note: Flammang, James M. & Kowalke, Ron. 1999. "Standard catalog of American cars 1976-1999". Krause Publications, pp 873 Abbreviations:
A4 - Automatic Transmission 700R4
M5 - 5 Speed Manual Transmission TBI - Throttle Body Injection TPI - Tuned Port Injection MPFI - Multiport Fuel Injection
cats = Catalytic Converter Ninth Digit: Identifies the check digit.
Tenth Digit:
Identifies the model year.
M = 1991
Eleventh Digit:
Identifies the assembly plant.
L = Van Nuys
Last Six Digits: Represent the basic production numbers, 100001/up