Note. Information for year 2000 models is not available from manufacturer.
| Model | Body Code (1) | Engine | Engine ID (2) | Fuel System | Ignition System |
| Boxster | C | 2.5L | A | SFI (3) | DIS (4) |
| 911 Carrera | A (5) , C (6) , D (7) | 3.4L | A | SFI (3) | DIS (4) |
| 911 Carrera 4 | A (5) , C (6) | 3.4L | A | SFI (3) | DIS (4) |
| (1) Body code is designated by 4th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). (Scheme 1) (2) Engine ID is designated by 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). (Scheme 1) (3) Digital Motor Electronics (DME) engine management system (4) Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) uses Hall effect Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors. (5) Coupe. (6) Cabriolet. (7) Targa. |
| (1) | Body code is designated by 4th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). (Scheme 1) |
| (2) | Engine ID is designated by 5th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). (Scheme 1) |
| (3) | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) engine management system |
| (4) | Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) uses Hall effect Camshaft Position (CMP) sensors. |
VIN Definition. Scheme 1
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATIONS
| VIN Code (1) | Model Year |
| W | 1998 |
| X | 1999 |
| Y | 2000 |
| Z | 2001 |
| (1) Model year is identified by 10th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). |
| (1) | Model year is identified by 10th digit of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). |
MODEL/YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: ENGINE CODE LOCATION