Position | Definition | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) SystemThe vehicle identification number (VIN) plate (1) is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle. | |||
1 | Country of Origin | 1 | USA |
2 | Manufacturer | G | General Motors |
3 | Make | O | Opel |
4 5 | Carline/Series | M/G | Opel GT Sport Convertible |
6 | Body Style | 3 | 2-Door, Convertible |
7 | Restraint System | 2 | Active Manual Belts w/Driver and Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Frontal |
8 | Engine Type | M | RPO LNF, 2.0L, 4 CYL., DI, ALUM, DOHC, TURBO, GM |
9 | Check Digit | -- | Check Digit |
10 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
11 | Plant Location | Y | Wilmington, DE, USA |
12-17 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | -- |
VIN Derivative CharactersAll engines and transmissions are stamped with a partial vehicle identification number (VIN). This table identifies the different VIN derivative characters and their respective positions. | |||
1 | Division | O | Opel |
2 | Model Year | 8 | 2008 |
3 | Plant Location | Y | Wilmington, DE, USA |
4-9 | Plant Sequence Number | -- | -- |
A VIN derivative can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine or transmission by matching the VIN derivative positions to their accompanying positions in the complete VIN. | |||
VIN Derivative Position | Equivalent VIN Position |
|---|---|
1 | 3 |
2 | 10 |
3 | 11 |
4-9 | 12-17 |
2.0L LNF Engine ID and VIN Derivative Locations
Refer to Engine Identification.
