Decoded my VIN and noticed something odd.

[TransAmDan]

Went to Free VIN number decoder for any cars
Typed in my VIN, most of the stuff I already knew. Under Trim Level, its Formula Coupe, not Trans-Am. hummm.
4 point ABS may be a grey area too, as there are two wheel speed sensors at the front, and one at the rear making it 3 point ABS.


VIN:2G2FV22G4Y2103955
WMI / VDS / VIS:2G2 / FV22G4 / Y2103955


Model:Firebird
Make (Manufacturer):Pontiac
Model year:2000
Manufactured in:Canada (North America)
Sequential number:103955

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Body style:HATCHBACK 2-DR
Brake - front:Disc
Brake - rear:Disc
Brake system:4-Wheel ABS
Cargo volume:12.90 cu. ft. / 365.3 liter
Consumption in the city:17 miles/gallon / 13.8 liters/100 km
Consumption on the highway:25 miles/gallon / 9.4 liters/100 km
Curb weight:3433 lbs / 1560.5 kg
Driveline:RWD
Engine type:5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Fuel tank:16.80 gallon / 63.6 liter
Ground clearance:4.50 in / 11.4 cm
Overall height:52.00 in / 132.1 cm
Overall length:193.30 in / 491.0 cm
Overall width:74.50 in / 189.2 cm
Standard seating:4
Steering Type:R&P
Tires:245/50R16
Trim level:Formula Coupe
Turning Diameter:37.80 ft / 11.5 m
Warranty distance:36 000 mile / 57 000 km
Warranty duration:36 month
Wheelbase:101.10 in / 256.8 cm

 

[AmericanThunder]

I'll have a look in my library when I get home!

 

[TransAmDan]

Found a simular website.

• VIN: 2G2FV22G4Y2103955
• Year: 2000
• Make: Pontiac
• Model: Firebird Formula / Trans Am

• Style / Body: Coupe 2D
• Engine: 5.7L V8 MPI
• Country of Assembly: Canada

Perhaps the Formula and Trans-Am are pretty much the same at the level of decode they are doing.

 

[AmericanThunder]

I think they are. They both came with the same engine/trans options. Formula vs Trans-Am was essentially an appearance package.

 

[sarah]

VIN:1G1FP23T3ML115618
WMI / VDS / VIS:1G1 / FP23T3 / ML115618


Make (Manufacturer):GMC, Chevrolet
Model year:1991
Manufactured in:United States (North America)
Sequential number:115618

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Body style:COUPE 2-DR
Brake - front:Disc
Brake - rear:Disc
Brake system:Non-ABS
Consumption in the city:17 miles/gallon / 13.8 liters/100 km
Consumption on the highway:27 miles/gallon / 8.7 liters/100 km
Curb weight:3107 lbs / 1412.3 kg
Driveline:RWD
Engine type:3.1L V6 OHV 12V
Fuel tank:15.50 gallon / 58.7 liter
Overall height:50.30 in / 127.8 cm
Overall length:192.00 in / 487.7 cm
Overall width:72.80 in / 184.9 cm
Standard seating:4
Steering Type:Recirc
Tires:215/65R15
Trim level:RS Coupe
Turning Diameter:38.50 ft / 11.7 m
Wheelbase:101.00 in / 256.5 cm



Got mine

 

[TransAmDan]

Yours is over 100kg lighter, mind you I may be lighter at the mo ad no axle attached. lol. My MPG is only 2mpg on highways less than yours.

 

[AmericanThunder]

VIN:1G1FP23T3ML115618 Engine type:3.1L V6 OHV 12V

You need to modify that T in the VIN to an 8!!

 

[sarah]

Haha........I was waiting for that!

 

[AmericanThunder]

You could go for an "H" or an "E" too, but I think "8" would be best!

 

[firehawk66 Paul & Mel]

Ref the Formula code, all Transams are Formulas during production then the appropriate extras are added on the line. I think there is a WS4 in your codes that is the Transam model conversion. Have a gander at this site.
GM RPO Door Codes For Pontiac Firebird & Chevrolet Camaro: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002 Cars (PDF)

 

[TransAmDan]

Wow, loads of option codes in there.
Interesting though its a Formula with a Trans-Am option code. I didn't know that, learn something new everyday. I think I learn many things new each day because I forgot I learned it once before.