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Summary of 2002 Model Year Changes for the Facelifted 996 Carrera
Engine
Displacement increased from 3.4l 3387cc to 3.6l 3596cc by increasing stroke
VarioCam Plus introduced
Motronic ME 7.8 introduced
Power
Output: Increased from 300bhp 320bhp (235Kw) @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: Increased from 258lbs/ft to 273lbs/ft (370Nm) @ 4250 rpm
Transmission
Modifications to 6-speed manual transmission plus input shaft increased from 2-bearing to 3-bearing
Updated Tiptronic transmission introduced with increased number of programmes
Chassis & Suspension
Improved front cross-member fixing
Longer springs, and damper modifications
PSM 5.7 and ABS 5.7 introduced
Exterior
New headlight design
New Front & rear bumpers
Bodyshell
reinforcement in sills, roof frame, and seat area
Electrical
CAN wiring of instrument cluster, DME, Tiptronic, PSM, and air conditioning
New instrument cluster
Electronic bonnet release
Interior
Glove box, built-in cup holders
Seat belt tensioners with belt force limiters
Larger centrer air conditioning vent
Memory seats option now has memory via remote
Cabriolet
New heated glass rear window
Engine
Displacement increased from 3.4l 3387cc to 3.6l 3596cc by increasing stroke
VarioCam Plus introduced
Motronic ME 7.8 introduced
Power
Output: Increased from 300bhp 320bhp (235Kw) @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque: Increased from 258lbs/ft to 273lbs/ft (370Nm) @ 4250 rpm
Transmission
Modifications to 6-speed manual transmission plus input shaft increased from 2-bearing to 3-bearing
Updated Tiptronic transmission introduced with increased number of programmes
Chassis & Suspension
Improved front cross-member fixing
Longer springs, and damper modifications
PSM 5.7 and ABS 5.7 introduced
Exterior
New headlight design
New Front & rear bumpers
Bodyshell
reinforcement in sills, roof frame, and seat area
Electrical
CAN wiring of instrument cluster, DME, Tiptronic, PSM, and air conditioning
New instrument cluster
Electronic bonnet release
Interior
Glove box, built-in cup holders
Seat belt tensioners with belt force limiters
Larger centrer air conditioning vent
Memory seats option now has memory via remote
Cabriolet
New heated glass rear window