Hummer H1 Changes for the '02 model year.

The most visible changes for the '02 H1 included new L.E.D. marker lights and new 17" 2-piece Aluminum wheels. The L.E.D. marker lights prove to be more durable than the previous lights. The 2-piece Aluminum wheels offer the ability to lock both beads of the tire where the previous 1-piece aluminum wheels with beadlock only locked one bead. This gives the functionality of the 2-piece steel wheel while maintaining the light weight and desirable aesthetics of the aluminum wheel. In addition to the new wheels, newly available Goodyear MTR tires offer increased sidewall strength when compared to the previously available MT. With the new 17" 2-piece wheel and MTR tire combo now available, the 16.5" wheel and tire combination are no longer offered as factory options. Along with the MTR tires, off-road performance was further enhanced in '02 with higher biasing Torsen differentials. The improved differentials offer better traction and less wheel slip while still working with the H1s TT4 traction control system first introduced in '99. Long time Hummer owners will view the HUMMER specific ignition key as a welcome addition after 10 years of Ford key blanks (the H1 uses a Ford steering column). To celebrate 10 years of civilian Hummer production (and to clear out the last of the Tan interior pieces) 65 Desert Sunset "Tenth Anniversary Editions" were produced. Each came with a numbered badge on the engine cover, and were the last of the Tan interior H1s. Tenth Anniversary Number 1 also featured AMG employee signatures on the underside of the hood. Lynch Hummer was given the honor of receiving Anniversary model #1 by virtue of our #1 standing in customer satisfaction in the nation. With the introduction of the H2 in 2002 (2003 model year), the original Hummer now carries H1 badges for the first time.

Specifications.

Components.

Colors.

Prices.

Powertrain and Identification Information.	VIN 10th Digit designating year = "2" Engine: 6.5L Turbo Diesel 195 H.P. 430 lb. ft. VIN 4th digit ="F" 4L80E Electronic 4 speed Automatic Transmission. VIN 5th digit ="A" Top Speed 83+ mph. 703 '02 models built.
Available 2-piece alloy wheels with Goodyear MTR tires. Beadlock locks both beads.
Redesigned engine cover with improved knee room.
Tan interior only available on tenth anniversary edition.
Tenth Anniversary Models were numbered 1-65.
Tenth Anniversary Model #1 featured hood signed by factory employees.
Revised steering wheel hub with raised "HUMMER" lettering.
Front L.E.D. marker lights- Superior moisture protection and enhanced lighting.
Rear L.E.D. marker lights- Superior moisture protection and enhanced lighting.
New H1 Badges.
New Color- Firehouse Red.
New Color Desert Sunset only available on Tenth Anniversary Hummer.

Express Down Driver's Window- One touch activation to fully open driver's door window.

Revised Auto Door Locks- Protection from accidental lock out by driver or front passenger by inadvertent power lock activation.

Higher Torque Biasing Ratio Torsen Differentials- Enhanced off-road mobility and reduced wheel spin.

Unique Hummer key with H1 emblem for first time. All door and ignition keys in the past were generic Ford keys.

4-Passenger Hard Top and 2-Passenger Hard Top only available for fleet applications.

Colors available in '02:

Firehouse Red. R28 (New Color for '02)

Desert Sunset. T29 (10th Anniversary only.)

Pewter Metallic. P33

Black. B25

Bright White. W26

Silver Metallic. S15

Competition Yellow. Y27

Ocean Blue Metallic. L24 (01 Model Shown)

Woodland Green. G23 (00 Model Shown)

Commercial Models available in '02: (KSCO, KSC2, KSC4 were fleet only).

HMC4. 4-Passenger Hard Top. VIN 6th & 7th Digits "83". Only 1 HMC4 was built as an '02 Model.

Wagon. (HMCS). VIN 6th & 7th Digits "84".

Open Top. (HMCO). VIN 6th & 7th Digits "90".

TOTAL PRODUCTION COUNT BY MODEL AND COLOR. "X" Colors are "Experimental" or special order, often seen as production colors in later years.

COLOR FULL DOOR OPEN TOP (HMCO) WAGON (HMCS) HARD TOP (HMC4) Open Top Fleet (KSCO) 2-Passenger Fleet (KSC2) 4-Passenger Fleet (KSC4) TOTAL B25 (Gloss Black) 96 113 1 210 B9 (Gloss Black single stage) 1 1 G23 (Woodland Green) 6 6 L24 (Ocean Blue Metallic) 9 3 12 P33 (Pewter) 30 103 1 1 135 R28 (Firehouse Red) 38 32 6 1 77 R37 (Gloss Red) 1 1 2 S15 (Silver) 10 18 1 29 T29 (Desert Sunset) 64 64 W26 (Bright White) 20 38 1 2 61 Y27 (Competition Yellow) 89 17 106 X36 (Desert Sunset) 1 1 Tan Interior 66 1 67 Gray Interior 292 331 2 10 637 Cloth 292 332 1 625 Military 2 3 5 Vinyl 7 2 9 Leather 65 65 TOTAL 292 397 1 2 10 2 704

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