How to read Ferrari VIN Vehicle Identification Number

Hey guys I found this VERY useful info about Ferrari VINs from another site http://www.red-headed.com/index2.html?articles/vin.html&3 and thought it would be a good idea to post it here for ease of finding it, and use.

 

Feelin' better?

 

LOL!

Why yes, yes I am, thank you.

 

Useful. Cheers!

 

Ernie- Thanks. I had an earlier version, but this one goes all the way through the FF. Onto the hard drive she goes.

Taz
Terry Phillips

 

Thanks for the post. Interesting page on the website. Actually verifies the mathematical value of the vin number once you have entered the vin number.

 

great post. Does anyone know where one can find the engine number on the car? Is it in a visible spot, or is it like Mercedes where you cannot see the engine number at all?

 

The old link is no longer working.

Here is the link to the updated VIN Decoder. All credit goes to Red-Headed for this info. Red Headed - VIN Decoder

Important remark

Starting with model year 2010, the digits 4+5 and 6+7 are sometimes reversed, depending on the market and the model.

Old VIN structure: 4th digit = Engine, 5th digit = Safety system, 6th + 7th digit = Model
All models made between 1980 and 2009 (including 430 series)
612 Scaglietti: all non-US versions, plus US version 2005-2009
599 GTB Fiorano: all non-US versions, plus US version 2007-2009
California: all non-US versions, plus US version 2009
New VIN structure: 4th + 5th digit = Model, 6th digit = Engine, 7th digit = Safety system
All models made after 2009 (including 599 GTO, SA Aperta, 599 XX and 458 series)
612 Scaglietti: US version 2010-2011
599 GTB Fiorano: US version 2010-2011
California: US version 2010-present
These VIN pages are related to the old structure. This means that if you're decoding the "new" VIN structure:
For the 4th and 5th digit (Model), please check the page Digit 6-7: Model
For the 6th digit (Engine), please check the page Digit 4: Engine
For the 7th digit (Safety System), please check the page Digit 5: Safety System

Decoding Example

This page shows an example VIN of a 308 GTSi and the results when you decipher it using these pages.

Ferrari VIN Example *ZFFAA02A8A0031989*

Digit(s) .....|.. Category .....| Code ..|........ Description
Digit 1-3 ...|.... Make ........|.. ZFF ..|... World Manufacturer Identifier: Italy, Ferrari, Ferrari
Digit 4 ......|... Engine .......|... A ....|.. Engine type F106B040, Related models 308 GTB/Si, Mondial 8, Remarks US version
Digit 5 ......|Safety System |... A ....|... 3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front
Digit 6-7 ...|.... Model .......|.. 02 ... |... 308 GTSi
Digit 8 ......|.... Market ......|... A ....|... Left-Hand Drive, North America
Digit 9 ......| Check Digit ...|... 8 .....|... The check digit is correct
Digit 10 .....| Model Year ...|... A .....|...1980
Digit 11 .....|.... Plant .......|.... 0 ....|. Maranello
Digit 12-17.|Serial Number.|031989.|.Serial number 31989. The given number fits in the known ranges for this specific model.

Digits 1-3: Make

ZFF Italy, Ferrari, Ferrari
ZDF Italy, Dino, Ferrari Only used on a few UK delivered Dino 308 GT4s

Digit 4 : Engine

First cycle: Engine introduction before approx. 1986

Code Model(s) Engine Type Remarks
A 308 GTB/Si, Mondial 8 F106B040 US version
B 308 GTS, Dino 308 GT4 F106A021 Euro version, wet sump. Only used on a few late UK versions.
C 308 GTB F106A Euro version, dry sump. Only used on a few late UK versions.
D 512 BB F102B Only used on a few late UK versions
E 400i F101C
F unknown / not used
G 308 GTB/S F106A US version. Although listed in official documents, it was never used.
H 308 GTBi/Si, Mondial 8 F106B Euro version
J 512 BBi F110A
K 208 GTB/S Turbo F106D Italian version
L 308 GTB/S QV, Mondial QV (Cabr) F105A Euro version
M 308 GTB/S QV, Mondial QV (Cabr) F105A040 US version, 1983, 230 HP
N 308 GTBi/Si, Mondial 8 F106B040 Australian version
P 288 GTO F114B
R 308 GTB/S QV, Mondial QV (Cabr) F105A024 Australian version
S Testarossa F113A040 US version, Bosch KE Jetronic
T Testarossa F113A Euro version, Bosch K Jetronic
U 308 GTB/S QV, Mondial QV (Cabr) F105E040 US version, 1984-1985, 235 HP
V unknown / not used
W 328 GTB/S, Mondial 3.2 (Cabr) F105C Euro version
X 328 GTB/S, Mondial 3.2 (Cabr) F105C040 US version
Y 412 F101E010 Euro version. For UK versions: F101E011
Z GTB/GTS Turbo F106N Italian version

Second cycle: Engine introduction between approx. 1986 and 2001

Code Model(s) Engine Type Remarks
A Testarossa F113B Euro version, Bosch KE Jetronic
B 408 F117 Prototype, only two cars made
C 328 GTB/S, Mondial 3.2 (Cabr) F105C046 Swiss/Swedish version, 1987-1989 with catalyst
D 412 F101E010/46 Swiss/Swedish version
E PPG ? Single prototype for 348 engine
F 348 tb/s, Mondial t (Cabr) F119D040 US version, 1989-1990, Motronic 2.5
G F40 F120A Euro version
H unknown / not used
J unknown / not used
K 348 tb/s, Mondial t (Cabr) F119D(L)/G Euro version (DL = without catalyst; D = with catalyst; G = 1991 or later)
L 512 TR F113D040
M F40 F120D040 US version
N unknown / not used
P F355 series F129B 1994-1995, Motronic 2.7
R 348 series, Mondial t (Cabr) F119G040 US version, 1991-1995, Motronic 2.7
S 456 GT(A) F116B 1992-1996, Motronic 2.7
T F50 F130B
U 348 GTB/S, 348 Spider F119H Euro version
V F512 M F113G040
W 456 (M) GT(A) F116C 1997-2003, Motronic 5.2
X F355 series F129C 1996-1999, Motronic 5.2
Y 360 Modena, 360 Spider F131B
Z 550 Maranello, 550 Barchetta F133A

Third cycle: Engine introduction after approx. 2001

Code Model(s) Engine Type Remarks
A 612 Scaglietti F133F 2004-2008
B 575 M Maranello F133E
C Enzo Ferrari F140B
D Challenge Stradale F131F
E F430, F430 Spider F136E
F 599 GTB Fiorano F140C
G Superamerica F133G
H FXX F140DA
J 612 Scaglietti F133H 2007-2011
K 430 Scuderia, Scuderia Spider 16M F136ED
L California F136IB 2009-2012, DCT (F1)
M California F136IB 2009-2012, Manual
N 458 Italia F136FB
P 599 XX ?
R 599 GTO, SA Aperta F140CE
S FF F140EB
T California 30 F136IH 2012-present, "-30/+30" version
U F12berlinetta F140FC
V 458 Speciale ?
W unknown / not used
X California T ?
Y unknown / not used
Z LaFerrari ?

Digit 5: Safety System

First cycle: Models introduced before approx. 2004

Code Description
A 3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front
B 3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front plus 3-point non-inertia belts for rear
C 3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front plus 2-point inertia belts for rear
D 3-point inertia belts with auto retractors for front plus 3-point inertia belts for rear
E [on several 2+2 for the Australian market]
F unknown / not used
G Passive restraint system (= active belts with manual lap belts)
H unknown / not used
J [on F40, Euro version]
K [on Mondial t Cabriolet, US version, >1990]
L Airbags, manual seat belts plus UCRA* in the rear seats
M Passive restraint system (Canada)
N Automatic passive restraint system
P Airbags with 3-point inertia belts for front and inertia belts for rear
R Airbags, manual seat belts and force limiter
S Airbags, manual seat belts plus UCRA*
T Airbags, manual seats belts with pretensioners
U Airbags, manual seats belts with pretensioners plus UCRA*
V Airbags, manual seats belts with pretensioners, force limiter and UCRA*
W Airbags, manual seats belts with pretensioners, force limiter and LATCH*
X [on racecars and prototypes]
Y [on early 612 Scaglietti, Euro version]
Z [on European version of the Enzo, plus certain markets for the F430 series]


Second cycle: Models introduced after approx. 2004

Code Description
A Airbags for driver and passenger, 3-point manual seats belts with pretensioners and load limiter for front and rear,
plus LATCH* system for rear seats
B Airbag for driver, advanced airbags for passenger, 3-point manual seats belts with pretensioners and load limiter for front and rear,
plus LATCH* system for rear seats (MY 2009-11: advanced airbags for driver and passenger)
C Airbag for driver, advanced airbags for passenger, 3-point manual seats belts with pretensioners and load limiter,
plus tether anchorage on passenger seat (MY 2009-11: advanced airbags for driver and passenger, plus side-airbags)
D [on some versions of the 599 GTO, SA Aperta and GTB Fiorano]
E unknown / not used
F Airbags for driver and passenger, 3-point safety belts with pretensioners and load limiter,
plus tether anchorage on passenger seat (MY 2011-13: advanced airbags plus side-airbags)
G unknown / not used
H Advanced airbags and side-airbags, 3-point safety belts with pretensioners and load limiter,
no passenger airbag ON/OFF switch
J Advanced airbags and side-airbags, 3-point safety belts with pretensioners and load limiter for front and rear,
plus two lower anchorages for each rear seat, no passenger airbag ON/OFF switch
K Advanced airbags and side-airbags, 3-point safety belts with pretensioners and load limiter for front and rear,
plus LATCH* system for rear seats, no passenger airbag ON/OFF switch
X [on racecars and prototypes]

UCRA = Universal Child Restraint Anchorage system
LATCH = Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children system (= ISOFIX)

Digit 6-7: Model

Code - Model
01 - 308 GTBi (ZFF, Ferrari), Dino 308 GT4 (ZDF, Dino)
02 - 308 GTSi
03 ** - 308 GTB
04 ** - 308 GTS
05 ** - 512 BB
06 - 400i Automatic
07 - 400i 5-speed
08 - Mondial 8
09 - 512 BBi
10 - 208 GTB Turbo
11 - 208 GTS Turbo
12 - 308 GTB QV
13 - 308 GTS QV
14 - Mondial QV Coupé
15 - Mondial QV Cabriolet
16 - 288 GTO
17 - Testarossa
18 * - 308 Convertible
19 - 328 GTB
20 - 328 GTS
21 - Mondial 3.2 Coupé
22 - unknown / not used
23 - unknown / not used
24 - 412 Automatic
25 - 412 5-speed
26 - Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet
27 - GTB Turbo
28 - GTS Turbo
29 * - 328 Cabriolet
30 * - Testarossa Spider
31 * - 412 Cabriolet
32 - Mondial t Coupé
33 - Mondial t Cabriolet
34 - F40
35 - 348 tb, 348 GTB, 348 tb Serie Speciale
36 - 348 ts, 348 GTS, 348 ts Serie Speciale
37 * - 408
38 - unknown / not used
39 - unknown / not used
40 - 512 TR, F512 M
41 - F355 Berlinetta, 355 F1 Berlinetta
42 - F355 GTS, 355 F1 GTS
43 - 348 Spider
44 - 456 GT, 456 M GT
45 - unknown / not used
46 - F50
47 - unknown / not used
48 - F355 Spider, 355 F1 Spider
49 - 550 Maranello
50 - 456 GTA, 456 M GTA
51 - 360 Modena, 360 Modena F1
52 - 550 Barchetta Pininfarina
53 - 360 Spider, 360 Spider F1
54 - 612 Scaglietti, 612 Scaglietti F1
55 - 575 M Maranello, 575 M Maranello F1
56 - Enzo Ferrari
57 - Challenge Stradale
58 - F430, F430 F1
59 - F430 Spider, F430 Spider F1
60 - 599 GTB Fiorano, 599 GTB Fiorano F1
61 - Superamerica
62 - FXX
63 - F430 Challenge
64 - 430 Scuderia
65 - California
66 - Scuderia Spider 16M
67 - 458 Italia
68 - 458 Spider
69 - 599 XX
70 - 599 GTO
71 - 458 Challenge
72 - SA Aperta
73 - FF
74 - F12berlinetta
75 - 458 Speciale
76 - LaFerrari
77 - California T

* = Only used on a few prototypes
** = Only used on a small number of late-production cars made for the UK market

Digit 8: Market


Code Market Remarks
A Left-Hand Drive, North America Also used for the Middle East market between 1996 and 2007
B Left-Hand Drive, Europe
C Right-Hand Drive, UK Used for all RHD markets, except Australia and New Zealand (after 1994)
D Right-Hand Drive, Australia Including New Zealand (since 1994)
E Left-Hand Drive, China Since 2007. Not including Hong Kong.
J / JAP / JPN Left-Hand Drive, Japan Japan normally is a RHD country, but all Japanese versions are LHD!
JAP: approx. 1984 - 1994 (with "AP" as the 9th and 10th digit)
JPN: approx. 1994 - 2000 (with "PN" as the 9th and 10th digit)
J: approx. 1997 - present (with "00" as the 9th and 10th digit)
L Left-Hand Drive, Latin and Central America Since 2007. Also used for Middle East (2007) and South Korea.
S Left-Hand Drive, Switzerland/Sweden Used between approx. 1980 and 1995
T Left-Hand Drive, Middle East Used before 1996 and after 2007
X Other For one-offs, prototypes and race versions

Digit 9: Check Digit

Code Description
A or P Specific Japanese versions (See Digit 8: Market)
0 - 9 or X (specific calculation) North America, Middle East (>2007), Latin America (>2006) and China (>2006)
0 All other markets

For specific markets (see above), the ninth digit of the VIN represents the "Check Digit". This digit provides a way to verify the validity of all other characters in positions 1-8 and 10-17. The check digit is calculated by using this mathematical computation:

STEP 1: Assign to each number in the VIN its mathematical value and assign to each letter the value specified below:

A = 1
B = 2
C = 3
D = 4
E = 5
F = 6
G = 7
H = 8
J = 1
K = 2
L = 3
M = 4
N = 5
P = 7
R = 9
S = 2
T = 3
U = 4
V = 5
W = 6
X = 7
Y = 8
Z = 9

STEP 2: Multiply the assigned value for each VIN character by the Position weight factor specified below:

VIN position - Weight factor
1st ------------------8
2nd -----------------7
3rd ----------------- 6
4th ----------------- 5
5th ----------------- 4
6th ----------------- 3
7th ----------------- 2
8th ----------------- 10
9th -----------to be calculated
10th ---------------- 9
11th ---------------- 8
12th ---------------- 7
13th ---------------- 6
14th ---------------- 5
15th ---------------- 4
16th ---------------- 3
17th ---------------- 2

STEP 3: Add the resulting products and divide this total by 11.

The numerical remainder is the check digit. If the remainder is 10 the letter 'X' shall be used to designate the check digit.

For an easy check of the check digit go to the VIN Decoder. Red Headed - VIN Decoder

Digit 10: Market

The "Model Year" is only used on versions for North America, Middle East, Latin and Central America, and China.

Code Model Year
A 1980, 2010
B 1981, 2011
C 1982, 2012
D 1983, 2013
E 1984, 2014
F 1985, ...
G 1986
H 1987
J 1988
K 1989
L 1990
M 1991
N 1992
P 1993
R 1994
S 1995
T 1996
V 1997
W 1998
X 1999
Y 2000
1 2001
2 2002
3 2003
4 2004
5 2005
6 2006
7 2007
8 2008
9 2009

For all other markets:

Code Model Year
P or N Specific Japanese versions (See Digit 8: Market)
0 All other markets, including late Japanese versions

Digit 11: Plant

As there is only one assembly plant for Ferraris, each Ferrari will have the same value for the 11th digit:

Code Plant
0 Maranello

Digit 12-17: Seriel Number

The last five or six digits of the VIN represent the serialnumber (also known as chassisnumber, c/n or s/n).
Starting in 1947, Ferrari used several ranges of numbers to identify their cars, shown below in a simplified way:

Range ----------------------------------------- Description
002 - 1050, Even numbers ------------ 1947 - 1970: Even numbers were used for the Competitions cars, from 166 Spider Corsa to 512 S
001 - 74999, Odd numbers ----------- 1947 - 1988: Odd numbers were used for the "street" cars
75000 - 195000+, All numbers ------- 1988 - present: From s/n 75000 onwards, both odd and even numbers were used
00102 - 15604, Even numbers ------- 1967 - 1980: Used for the Dino series (206 GT, 246 GT(S), 208/308 GT4)
01 - 300+, All numbers --------------- 1950 - present: For the Formula 1 cars (and in the early days also F2 and other F-series)
several ranges Several other types (like 333 SP) have their own ranges

The Vehicle Identification Number was introduced in 1980, near s/n 30xxx.
It was also used on a small number of (late production) Dino 308 GT4s, which have s/n near 15xxx.

 

The engine block number is not the same as the VIN number.

Having said that, the engine number should be on the top of the block. On a 348 it is on the top, right, rear of the block, (1-4 bank side) next to the oil filter housing. I don't know where it is on a 458 but maybe someone who knows can post it.

 

Having trouble reading a VIN of a 2004 360 Spider I am looking to buy !

ZFFYT53C000125706

Supposed to be a UK import Feb 2004 build but the 4th digit 'Y' is for second cycle engines 1886 to 2001. How is that possible?

 

'Approx' in other words production of the engine introduced within the cycle continued

 

I liked the vintage system.

Fewer than five digits meant it was under Enzo’s complete control.

Even last digits meant it wa a race car.



Matt

 

Ahh ok then so it could still be correct. Ok thats good.
This is a frustrating situation...
Pro's....
Very clean neat original UK delivery 2004 360 Red/cream int. Spider. 24,000 (I assume miles). No sticky bits no signs of leather srinkage on dash. No seat real wear.
Receipts for recent clutch fluids and roof hydrolics work.
Cons...
He lost the manuals AND service book so no service records or history at all.
Need cambelt service. Never done since at least 2013 when car came to Oz with very few miles driven since.
Wants stupid money AUD 178k but knows he will need to drop. Just trying his luck I think.
I should walk away but the var ticks allot of my boxes...

 

Or a Dino and/or a 308GT4

 

Hi Reddesire348 I would like to know where and when it's been without history the car could be in any condition ,anyone can change interior the clocks can be doctored by a decent tech guy be careful, my cars high Kim's but came with every receipt every service and books so I know what's been done I therefore know what's due and can research how long on average parts last and have half a plan of attack regarding services ect good luck cheers adi ps if it smells of petrol At All around rollover bars during test drive it could be rollover valves and its roof off or pumps so ,no ,modern Ferrari's don't smell of fuel at all

 

Thanks for that. He claims to have imported it in 2013 and only now claims to have lost the books. Has got receipts forca fluids service, new clutch and roof hydrolics so itvhas had some love recently. But at 178k he is dreaming si I have left that one alone. I need to be patient to get the right car. There is one out there with my name on it. Just have to wait until it comes my way

 

Digit representing the "Model"

http://www.red-headed.com/vin_model.html

 

Hi, I'm new on the forum. I have checked vin according to this manual, but besides it is there possibility to find out more details on Japanese VIN?

 

Like what?

 

What I'd like to know is how to tell if a 360/430 transmission is an F1 or a gated by its serial number.

 

As far as I know it doesn’t get that detail with the vin. I’m sure the factory has a record of what gearbox what into what car.

 

It does not.

 

Forgive me guys as I really need to work on my communication skills.
What I meant to ask is that can you tell whether a 360/430 transmission is an F1 or gated by its own serial number (the transmission serial number stamped on the transmission case).

 

Got it. Not sure but part number is stamped right next to it and manual and F1 had different part number.
Had to change one early on under warranty and new complete units came with T.O bearing. That was the reason for different part number.
I have one here 177893 and it was F1. They have been NLA for so long the part number is getting a little hard to find in the books.