A Maserati Grancabrio VIN opens with ZAM (Italy). A 2026 Grancabrio carries T in position 10.
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How to read a Maserati Grancabrio VIN
Here is a real 2025 Maserati Grancabrio VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN ZAMBMXDB0SX465224 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Maserati Grancabrio VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 2 Maserati Grancabrio VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZAM | Italy | Passenger Car | 2 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Maserati Grancabrio
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Maserati Grancabrio has not yet outlived: its 3 years still map one-to-one. All 3 model years of the Maserati Grancabrio, 2024 to 2026, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T | — |
| 2025 | S | — |
| 2024 | R | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Maserati Grancabrio VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 2 VINs the Maserati Grancabrio uses 3 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | B (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | M (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | B (100%) | 1 distinct |
What a decoded Maserati Grancabrio VIN gets you
What a decoded VIN opens up:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 2 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 20 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 3 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Maserati Grancabrio
A Maserati Grancabrio VIN normally opens with ZAM; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Maserati Grancabrio VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 2 recall campaigns NHTSA holds on the Maserati Grancabrio.
What year is my Grancabrio by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2026 Grancabrio carries T, a 2025 Grancabrio carries S, a 2024 Grancabrio carries R.
What does position 4 mean on a Maserati Grancabrio VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 2 Maserati Grancabrio VINs here, B is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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