Porsche VIN positions in the 2026 filing
Porsche's model year 2026 filing covers 7 Porsche models (Porsche: 911, Taycan, Panamera, Macan, Macan Electric, Cayenne, Cayenne Electric) with 77 codes.
Layout used by 911, Taycan, Macan, Cayenne
Model identified by positions 7-8 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | WP0 = Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG, Passenger Car |
| 4 | Body variant | A = 718 / 911, A = Coupe |
| 4-5 | Vehicle (body variant + motor variant), GVWR, engine | AA = 911 Carrera Coupe / 911 Carrera T Coupe, 4101 - 4321 / 4034 - 4255, 3.0, 6, 388 hp, gasoline |
| 5 | Motor variant | |
| 6 | Restraint systems | 1 = belts only |
| 7-8 | Vehicle type (1st and 2nd digit of type) | A9 = A92, 992 and 992.2, 911 |
| 12 | 3rd digit of vehicle type | 2 = A92, 911 |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | S = Stuttgart |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Layout used by Panamera, Macan Electric, Cayenne Electric
Model identified by positions 7-8 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Porsche Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | WP0 = Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG, Passenger Car |
| 4 | Body variant | A = Panamera / Taycan, A = SWB / sedan |
| 4-5 | Vehicle (body variant + motor variant), GVWR, engine | AA = Panamera / Panamera 4, 5523 / 5600, 2.9, 6, 348 hp, gasoline |
| 5 | Motor variant | |
| 6 | Restraint systems | 1 = belts only |
| 7-8 | Vehicle type (1st and 2nd digit of type) | YA = YA, G3 and G3.2, Panamera |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | L = Leipzig |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Porsche engine codes, position 4 to 5
35 engines across 7 models; a code is valid only with the models listed next to it.
| Engine as printed | Models | Codes (positions 4-5) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0, 6, 388 hp, gasoline | 911 | AA, CA |
| 3.0, 6, 473 hp, gasoline | 911 | AH, CH, BH |
| 3.6, 6, 532 hp, gasoline | 911 | AB, CB, BB |
| 3.6, 6, 701 hp, gasoline | 911 | AD, CD |
| 4.0, 6, 502 hp, gasoline | 911 | AC |
| BEV, BEV, 402 - 429, BEV | Taycan | AA |
| BEV, BEV, 536-590, BEV | Taycan | AB |
| BEV, BEV, 690 hp, BEV | Taycan | AD, CD |
| BEV, BEV, 871 / 938, BEV | Taycan | AC, BC |
| BEV, BEV, 1019 hp, BEV | Taycan | AE |
| BEV, BEV, 429 hp, BEV | Taycan | BA |
| BEV, BEV, 590 hp, BEV | Taycan | BB |
| 2.9, 6, 348 hp, gasoline | Panamera | AA |
| 2.9, 6, 463 hp, gasoline (PHEV) | Panamera | AE |
| 2.9, 6, 536 hp, gasoline (PHEV) | Panamera | AC |
| 4.0, 8, 493 hp, gasoline | Panamera, Cayenne | AG, AG, BG |
| 4.0, 8, 670 hp, gasoline (PHEV) | Panamera | AF |
| 4.0, 8, 771 hp, gasoline (PHEV) | Panamera | AH |
| 2.0, 4, 261 hp, gasoline | Macan | AA |
| 2.9, 6, 375 hp, gasoline | Macan | AG |
| 2.9, 6, 434 hp, gasoline | Macan | AF |
| BEV, BEV, 355 hp, BEV | Macan Electric | AD |
| BEV, BEV, 402 hp, BEV | Macan Electric | AA |
| BEV, BEV, 509 hp, BEV | Macan Electric | AB |
| BEV, BEV, 563 hp, BEV | Macan Electric | AE |
| BEV, BEV, 630 hp, BEV | Macan Electric | AC |
| 3.0, 6, 348 hp, gasoline | Cayenne | AA, BA |
| 3.0, 6, 463 hp, gasoline (PHEV) | Cayenne | AE, BE |
| 4.0, 8, 468 hp, gasoline | Cayenne | AL, BL |
| 3.0, 6, 512 hp, gasoline (PHEV) | Cayenne | AN, BN |
| 4.0, 8, 729 hp, gasoline (PHEV) | Cayenne | AM, BM |
| 4.0, 8, 650 hp, gasoline | Cayenne | BK |
| BEV, BEV, 435 hp, BEV | Cayenne Electric | AA, BA |
| BEV, BEV, 657 hp, BEV | Cayenne Electric | AB, BB |
| BEV, BEV, 1139 hp, BEV | Cayenne Electric | AD, BD |
Porsche maker codes (first 3 characters)
| Code | Manufacturer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| WP0 | Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG | Passenger Car |
| WP1 | Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG | MPV |
Porsche plant codes (position 11)
| Code | Assembly plant |
|---|---|
| S | Stuttgart |
| L | Leipzig |
| D | Bratislava |
Source
"VIN Decipherment_MY 2026-T_2026_07_09.pdf" (7/9/2026) (Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG, NHTSA Manufacturer Information Database, retrieved October 2, 2026). Older years and general VIN rules: VIN decoder. Not affiliated with Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG.
Questions
How do I decode a Porsche VIN?
Enter all 17 characters. Take the made-up example WP0AH2A95TS200001: positions 7 to 8 (A9) give A92, 992 and 992.2, 911, so it reads as a 2026 Porsche 911.
Which VIN character is the engine code on a Porsche?
Position 4 to 5. On a model year 2026 Porsche 911, AA is 3.0, 6, 388 hp, gasoline. Read it together with the model: codes differ between models and years.
What does WP0 mean on a VIN?
WP0 is Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG, Passenger Car.
Which plant built my Porsche?
Position 11 is the plant. In the model year 2026 filing: S is Stuttgart; L is Leipzig; D is Bratislava.