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Factory Color Codes

The following color codes are courtesy of Douglas Freire from Brazil. He was gracious enough to let us know the factory color options with translations. For more information on these colors, send him an e-mail

• Quantil noturno automotivo ref. 133200730
• Quantil batepedra ref. 133206099
• Amarelo (Yellow) Puma ref. M2835
• 84 Vermelho (Red) Fênix metálico M3610
• 80 Verde (Green) turmalina metálico M7041
• 77 Verde (Green) Musgo metálico M7048
• 73 Verde (Green) Mentol metálico M8608
• 74 Titânio metálico (azul) (Blue) M8606
• 75 Ouro (Gold) vila rica metálico M7049
• 80 Prata (Silver) continental metálico M7043
• 77 Prata (Silver) metálico 77 M8604
• 73 Castanho (Brown) metálico M2832
• 78 Castanho (Brown) Barroco metálico M7047
• 79 Azul (Blue) Mônico metálico M7045
• 73 Azul (Blue) Astral metálico M2827
• 74 Vermelho (Red) Rubi M3042
• 75 Vermelho (Red) Nobre M3037
• 73 Verde (Green) Tropical M2998
• 73 Verde (Green) Místico M3046
• 79 Preto (Black) Cadillac M 8605
• 76 Marrom (Brown) Savana M8663
• 69 Branco (White) Lótus M3052
• 76 Branco (White) Polar M3034
• 74 Azul (Blue) Safira M3041
• 69 Azul (Blue) Ultramarinho M2830
• 84 Vermelho (Red) Royal M2523
• 78 Laranja (Orange) Bronze metálico M7354
• Branco (White) Perolizado No Code
• Bege (Beige) Perolizado No Code

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VIN Information

Body, Chassis & Engine identification numbers can be somewhat confusing for those that have not had exposure to them before since they do not follow the same protocol as other typical U.S. cars. Here is what to look for when trying to identify all of the numbers associated with your Puma.

• The fiberglass body is identified by a four or five digit number that can be found on the boot, bonnet & somewhere on the main body itself. I have yet to run across my body identification plate, but I am pretty sure it is there somewhere!
• The chassis has a 9 digit alpha-numeric code which can be found on the passenger side pan (behind the seat), on the frame tunnel just in front of the shifter coupling access hole and finally on the VIN plate within the trunk area. For example, mine is SP1023235.
• One item to note, some states (for example California) will assign a unique VIN when the car is registered so that the number meets US protocol. Each state may vary where they locate this alternate and unique VIN, but it will be placed on both the body and the chassis.
• The engine identification number can be found on the block just below the alternator stand. It follows the standard VW coding and is not specific to the Puma.

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Click Here for an the factory indicated locations

Here is a short write up that PurringPumas.com did regarding a question that a Puma owner had about deciphering his car's VIN:

"The car's data plate from Brazil typically does not carry a VIN number but rather the serial number. Typically this data plate is mounted above the gas tank on the rear right of the front trunk.

Typically, Pumas were assigned VIN numbers by individual states when they were imported into the United States (ours was assigned by Arizona). It is somewhat difficult to identify the exact year of Pumas as there were very few body changes except for the big changes in the early eighties from the GTS to GTC and GTE to GTI. If your car has rubber bumpers, it is definitely a Puma post 1981. Sorry we could not be of more help but this is a department that changes from car to car and with Pumas it can be somewhat difficult to find an exact answer!"

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Puma GT (Tubarao) Specifications

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Puma GTE/GTS Specifications

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Puma GTI/GTC Specifications

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Puma GTB S2 Specifications

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South African Puma Specifications (2006+)

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Puma GTE/GTS Instrument Panel Layout

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Puma GTE/GTS Suggested Maintenance Schedule

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Puma GTE/GTS Light Bulb Replacement Numbers

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Puma GTE/GTS Fuse Replacement Specifications

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Puma GTE/GTS Factory Paint Information

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