Ferrari VIN decoder for USA
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What is Ferrari VIN?

What is Ferrari VIN decoder?

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How to decode a VIN number - Ferrari VIN breakdown
A Ferrari VIN number is divided into four sections – World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI), Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), Security Check Digit, and Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).Each section provides specific information about the car, such as model, body style, or country of manufacture. While the decoding process is much simpler with a decoder, understanding the meaning of characters can help you make a few quick insights about the car.
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The World Manufacturer Identifier section is the first three characters of the VIN. Knowing what each of them means lets you learn the car’s country of origin and manufacturer.Aside from a handful of vehicles sold in the UK, all Ferraris use the identifier “ZFF.” These characters represent Italy and the manufacturer – Ferrari.Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
The fourth to eighth character of the Ferrari VIN is the Vehicle Descriptor Section. It encodes such information as the engine, safety system, model, and market designation.4th digit – the engine:
| Code | Engine |
| A | F133F |
| B | F133E |
| J | F140B |
| D | F131F |
| E | F136E |
| F | F140C |
| G | F133G |
| H | F140DA |
| J | F133H |
| K | F136ED |
| L | F136IB with a DCT transmission |
| M | F136IB with a manual transmission |
| N | F136FB |
| R | F140CE |
| S | F140EB |
| T | F136IH |
| U | F140FC |
5th digit – the safety system:
| Code | Safety system |
| A, B | Front airbags and LATCH for rear seats |
| C, F | Front airbag and tether anchor on passenger seats |
| H | Front and side airbags with no passenger airbag on/off switch |
| J | Front and side airbags, two lower belt anchorages for each rear seat, and no passenger airbag on/off switch |
| K | Front and side airbags, LATCH mounts and no passenger airbag on/off switch |
| X | Racing model |
6th-7th digits – the model:
Here are a few examples:| Code | Model |
| 17 | Testarossa |
| 43 | 348 Spider |
| 44 | 456 GT |
| 49 | 550 Maranello |
| 50 | 456 GTA |
| 60 | 599 GTB Fiorano |
| 64 | 430 Scuderia |
| 68 | 458 Spider |
| 70 | 599 GTO |
| 75 | 458 Speciale |
| 77 | California T |
8th digit – market designation:
| Code | Market |
| A | USA (left-hand drive) |
| B | Europe (left-hand drive) |
| C | UK (right-hand drive) |
| D | Australia (right-hand drive) |
| J | other left-hand drive |
| S | other left-hand drive |
| T | Middle East (left-hand drive) |
Security Check Digit
The Security Check Digit is a single-digit character that appears in the 9th position of the Ferrari VIN. Technically, it doesn’t provide any information about the vehicle – a Security Check Digit is used to detect potential errors or tampering in the VIN and verify the entire Ferrari VIN.The Security Check Digit is calculated using a specific algorithm called the VIN formula. It uses the remaining 16 characters of the VIN, each of which has a weight assigned to it. The Check Digit is calculated based on the sum of these weighted values.Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS)
The Vehicle Identifier Section is the remaining characters of the Ferrari VIN.The 10th character is the model year. All manufacturers, including Ferrari, use the same system, shown in the table below.The 11th character represents the assembly plant. In the Ferrari VIN, it’s always 0, referring to Maranello, Italy.12th to 17th is a serial or production number that is unique to every vehicle.| Code | Year | Code | Year | Code | Year | Code | Year | Code | Year | Code | Year |
| A | 1980 | L | 1990 | Y | 2000 | A | 2010 | L | 2020 | Y | 2030 |
| B | 1981 | M | 1991 | 1 | 2001 | B | 2011 | M | 2021 | 1 | 2031 |
| C | 1982 | N | 1992 | 2 | 2002 | C | 2012 | N | 2022 | 2 | 2032 |
| D | 1983 | P | 1993 | 3 | 2003 | D | 2013 | P | 2023 | 3 | 2033 |
| E | 1984 | R | 1994 | 4 | 2004 | E | 2014 | R | 2024 | 4 | 2034 |
| F | 1985 | S | 1995 | 5 | 2005 | F | 2015 | S | 2025 | 5 | 2035 |
| G | 1986 | T | 1996 | 6 | 2006 | G | 2016 | T | 2026 | 6 | 2036 |
| H | 1987 | V | 1997 | 7 | 2007 | H | 2017 | V | 2027 | 7 | 2037 |
| J | 1988 | W | 1998 | 8 | 2008 | J | 2018 | W | 2028 | 8 | 2038 |
| K | 1989 | X | 1999 | 9 | 2009 | K | 2019 | X | 2029 | 9 | 2039 |
Where to search for the VIN on your Ferrari?
Here’s where you can look for your Ferrari VIN number:- Dashboard. In most Ferrari cars, the VIN number is located on the dashboard. Look for a small metal plate or a transparent sticker containing a combination of numbers and letters. It should be visible through the windshield on the driver’s side.
- Driver’s side door pillar. If you can’t find the VIN on the dashboard, check the driver’s side door pillar, as it’s another common place to stick it.
- Under the hood. In some Ferrari models, the VIN can be stamped or affixed to the engine block or other components within the bay.
- The front end of a frame. Some Ferraris might have their VINs placed on the inner front wheel arch.
- Vehicle documentation. The VIN is usually mentioned in the car's registration documents, insurance papers, and the vehicle's title. This is helpful if you're unable to locate the VIN on the car itself.
What Ferrari models work with our free VIN decoder?
- Ferrari 812 GTS
- Ferrari 296 GTB
- Ferrari 296 GTS
- Ferrari SF90 Stradale
- Ferrari SF90 Spider
- Ferrari F8 Tributo
- Ferrari F8 Spider
- Ferrari Roma
- Ferrari Portofino M

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