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YOUR RESEARCHDoes VIN # show if it is a C2 or C4
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Check vin
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You can check the VIN using my VINdecoder on renntech.org
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Suggestion
You can check the VIN using my VINdecoder on renntech.org
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I don't think so but I am not 100% sure. I think the VIN only tells you the body style (coupe or cab) and that it is a 996 series (but does not tell you whether it is a C2, C4, C4S or Turbo).
I think the options sticker inside the trunk lid will tell you what you want to know.
Yes you can.
The 13 character from left is either 1 or 4.
1 = 997
4 = 997S
This, however is not true for RoW cars.
You can check the VIN using my VINdecoder on renntech.org
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And interestingly, I just checked that VIN number and it is a 996 cab not a 997!
But then the 997 cab isn't out yet is it?
No, the VIN would not tell you if it was a C4. However, I can tell you it's not a C4 because of at least two reasons. One, C4's came standard with silver calipers. Second, the spare tire on the C4 is a collapsible type which goes under the trunk floor.
