Porsche 718 Build Sheet by VIN
A Porsche 718 build sheet shows how a specific Boxster or Cayman VIN was built: trim, paint, interior and installed options such as the manual or PDK gearbox, Sport Chrono, PASM, ceramic brakes and sports exhaust. Mid-engine Porsches are heavily individualized, so the build sheet is the reliable way to confirm a used car's spec.
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- Installed options
- Factory colors
- Original MSRP data
- Downloadable PDF
What a Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman build sheet shows
On a Boxster or Cayman, the options that move buyer interest — a manual gearbox, Sport Chrono, PASM, a limited-slip differential, sports exhaust and seats — are easy to misstate in a listing. A VIN build sheet shows the factory trim, colors and installed options recorded for that VIN.
- • The factory trim, exterior color, and interior trim recorded for that VIN.
- • Installed factory options and packages, when the underlying build data includes them.
- • Original MSRP figures, when the underlying build data includes them — not every VIN or model year has this available.
- • A downloadable, printable PDF you can keep with the car’s records or share with a seller or lender.
Data density varies by model year and specific VIN — some return a full option and MSRP breakdown, others trim and color only. You see which applies before you pay. Not included: accident history, title brands (salvage, flood, lemon), odometer history, prior-owner count, service records.
Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman options that matter most
Codes shown are from the Porsche option code reference, listed only where that reference documents the code on this model line (generation in brackets). Options marked “by name” appear on the build record under their option name — the code varies by generation and is shown on the build sheet for that VIN.
| Option | Code (generation) | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Manual gearbox vs PDK | The single biggest spec split on used 718s and 981s; confirm what was factory-fitted. | |
| Sport Chrono package | Adds drive modes and the dash stopwatch; widely requested on the used market. | |
| PASM / sport chassis | Adaptive dampers and the lowered sport chassis are costly to add later. | |
| Limited-slip / Porsche Torque Vectoring | The build sheet records an open vs limited-slip rear differential. | |
| Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) |
| Rare on Boxster/Cayman; worth verifying rather than trusting painted calipers. |
| Sports exhaust (switchable valves) |
| A common aftermarket add; the factory system is recorded on the build sheet. |
| Full bucket / adaptive sports seats | Seat spec matters to both track and touring buyers. | |
| Ventilated seats and Burmester audio | Comfort options that separate well-optioned cars from base builds. |
Exterior color codes: see the Porsche paint code reference.
Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman generations at a glance
| Type | US model years | Build-sheet notes |
|---|---|---|
| 986 | MY1997–2004 | Original Boxster. Manual or Tiptronic; M-codes on the option sticker. |
| 987.1 / 987.2 | MY2005–2012 | Cayman arrives; PDK replaces Tiptronic on the 987.2. |
| 981 | MY2013–2016 | Last naturally aspirated flat-six Boxster/Cayman (outside GT models). |
| 982 (718) | MY2017–present | Turbo four-cylinder base and S cars; flat-six GTS 4.0, GT4 and Spyder. |
Where to find the VIN on a Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman
- • Through the lower driver-side corner of the windshield (US-market cars).
- • On the certification label in the driver-side door jamb.
- • On the title, registration and insurance card.
- • On a Boxster or Cayman the factory option sticker is typically in the front luggage compartment.
- • A printed vehicle data label — VIN plus the factory option codes — is also in the Warranty & Maintenance booklet that ships with the car. It is the quickest place to check codes if the booklet is still with the car.
Example: a Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman VIN, position by position
Illustrative example, not a specific car: WP0AA2A87NS255001 is a check-digit-valid pattern that the federal decoder reads as 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman — Series "Type 982", plant Stuttgart (NHTSA vPIC). Notice that nothing in the 17 characters describes options — those live in the build record for the VIN. More detail in the Porsche VIN decoder guide.
| Positions | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WP0 | World Manufacturer Identifier — Porsche AG sports cars and sedans. |
| 4–6 | AA2 | Descriptor: body style and restraints. vPIC decodes this pattern as a coupe (Cayman); the same pattern with C in position 4 (WP0CA2A8…) decodes as a convertible (Boxster). |
| 7–8 | A8 | Model line — 8 marks the 718 Boxster/Cayman. |
| 9 | 7 | Check digit. |
| 10 | N | Model year 2022. |
| 11 | S | Assembly plant: Stuttgart. |
| 12–17 | 255001 | Production serial number. |
Build sheet vs. Porsche's official documents
Porsche's own US documentation is the Porsche Production Specification (the renamed Certificate of Authenticity, $150, mailed in about 6–8 weeks), and for model year 2019 and newer, eligible owners can download the window sticker in My Porsche. A CarWhere build sheet is the instant option when you are not the owner or can't wait: This CarWhere build sheet is reconstructed from available VIN-level build data. It is not an official Porsche Monroney label or factory certificate. See Porsche Certificate of Authenticity vs build sheet for the full comparison.
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FAQ
How do I get a build sheet for my Porsche Boxster or Cayman?
Enter the 17-character VIN here. CarWhere checks free whether detailed build data exists for that exact car; if it does, the build sheet is $9.99 one-time and shows the factory trim, colors and installed options recorded for the VIN.
How can I tell if a 718 Cayman has Sport Chrono from the VIN?
The VIN itself does not encode options. The build record for that VIN does — on 987, 981 and 982 cars the Sport Chrono package appears as M025 or M026 on the option sticker, and a VIN build sheet lists it when the data includes it.
Does the build sheet show whether a Boxster is a manual?
Yes, when the build data includes the transmission option: M480 is the 6-speed manual, M250 PDK and M249 Tiptronic on the generations where those codes apply.
Is a 718 build sheet the same as the window sticker?
No. The window sticker (Monroney) is the original label from the new-car sale. A CarWhere build sheet is reconstructed from licensed VIN-level build data — not an official Porsche document — for when the original sticker is not available.
Do Boxster and Cayman VINs decode the same way?
Yes — both start WP0, and the 2022 examples decoded on this page both carry 8 in position 8. vPIC tells the body styles apart from the descriptor in positions 4–6 (A for the Cayman coupe, C for the Boxster convertible in those examples).
Sources
- Porsche Cars North America — Vehicle Documentation FAQ — Production Specification price, delivery time, Monroney availability
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoder — example VIN decode (Series, plant, model year)
- CarWhere Porsche option code reference — option codes and generation applicability
Build data is matched to the exact VIN entered, not to the model generally. This CarWhere build sheet is reconstructed from available VIN-level build data. It is not an official Porsche Monroney label or factory certificate.
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