[mikefocke]

Lots of cars are sold late in the calendar year but the to following year's specs.

So for parts and repairs purposes, it is a 2002, sold in late 2001. And the DMV made a mistake in entering its model year.

Check the switches...see below.

There weren't big changes between 2001 and 2002

2002 Base
2.7Litre engine 217 HP
5 speed manual transmission, Tiptronic 5 speed optional.
Front seat belt pre-tensioners and force limiters.
New multifunctional display inside instrument cluster when optional on board computer ordered.
Keys have color Porsche crest.
Matte surface switches.
Anti-entrapment trunk release lever.
Optional Bose sound system replaces previous digital sound package.
Additional colors: Black, Carrera White, Basalt Black Metallic.

2002 S model
3.2Litre engine 250 HP, increased valves sizes.
6 speed manual trans, 5 speed Tiptronic optional.