Deciphering the VIN and other Model Information

The Vehicle Identification Number is located on the VIN plate on the dashboard. (see below)

USDM VIN Number Arrangement:

Note:

You can search your USDM VIN at AZ-Zbum's Z32 Vin Registry.

This information is from the same parts program Nissan dealers use to obtain appropriate parts for your car. All information is as your car came from the factory. This same information can be found on the model plate in the engine bay of your car and the plate on the driver door jamb.

This is information that has been pulled out of the software that every single nissan dealership in the country uses. It is a complete listing of every single VIN number for every single Z32 that was bound for the USA over the 6 year run. You can grab any VIN out of the registry and walk into any dealership and they will tell you exactly the same this registry tells you.

Select as much or as little information as you want. The more you select, the narrower the results. The less you select, the longer the load time.

The color codes are the official Nissan designation. These colors may not accurately describe the color of your car.

Non USDM VIN Number Arrangement:

USDM Vehicle Identification Plate:

The Vehicle Identification Plate is located on the left front strut tower. (see the above diagram) It includes information such as the following

1. Type
2. Vehicle Identification Number (chassis number)
3. Model
4. Body Color Code (paint)
5. Trim Color Code (interior)
6. Engine Model
7. Engine Displacement
8. Transmission Model
9. Axle Model

Euro Vehicle Identification Plate:

The Vehicle Identification Plate is located on the left front strut tower. (see the above diagram) It includes information such as the following

1. Type Approval Number
2. Vehicle Identification Number (chassis Number)
3. Gross Vehicle Weight
4. Gross Combination Weight- Gross Vehicle Weight + Gross Trailing Capacity
5. Gross Axle Weight (Front)
6. Gross Axle Weight (Rear)
7. Type
8. Body Color Code
9. Trim Color Code
10. Model
11. Engine Model
12. Engine Displacement
13. Transmission Model
14. Axle Model

Non-Euro Vehicle Identification Plate:

The Vehicle Identification Plate is located on the left front strut tower. (see the above diagram) It includes information such as the following

1. Type Approval Number
2. Vehicle Identification Number (chassis Number)
3. Gross Vehicle Weight
4. Gross Combination Weight- Gross Vehicle Weight + Gross Trailing Capacity
5. Gross Axle Weight (Front)
6. Gross Axle Weight (Rear)
7. Type
8. Body Color Code
9. Trim Color Code
10. Model
11. Engine Model
12. Engine Displacement
13. Transmission Model
14. Axle Model

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USDM F.M.V.S.S plate Arrangement:

This info is located on the driver’s side door jamb near the striker.

So the car in the sample is: T-top, VG30DE, left-hand drive, 2 seater, GLL trim, Auto Transmission, Twin Turbo, Non Califorina US model

Non USDM F.M.V.S.S plate Arrangement:

So the car in the sample is: T-top, VG30DE or VG30DETT, left-hand drive, 2+2, GL trim, Auto Transmission, Twin Turbo, Australia Model

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Sources Used on This Page: 1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX Factory Service Manual,