The RUF 3400S was a vehicle built by RUF of Germany on the Porsche Boxster platform. RUF is a German automobile manufacturer. ... The Porsche Boxster is a convertible sports car released in late 1996. ...

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RUF introduced the model in late 1999, both as their first "entry level" model and their first vehicle based on Porsche's then-new Boxster. Unlike RUF's 911 based offerings, which usually feature the addition of forced induction and new lightweight bodypanels, the 3400S was cenetered mainly around an engine-swap. Porsche was still offering only one version of the Boxster in '99, with a 2.5 litre, 200 horsepower flat-six as the only available powerplant. RUF techs would remove the factory engine, replacing it with a lightly tuned version of Porsche's 3.4 litre, 300 horsepower flat-six from the early 996-generation 911. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS A 1977 Porsche 911s Targa The Porsche 911 is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. ... 996 Turbo Cabriolet 996 Turbo The Porsche Type 996 is a sports car, and the version of the Porsches 911 Carrera model sold from 1998 (as a 1999 model) through 2005. ...

In order to properly handle the new engine, structural modifications were made to the Boxster chassis, both to allow for the engine's physical mounting and to help make the platform more rigid, giving it better handling to go along with the added power output. Larger brakes, a RUF-spec suspension system and new aerodynamics rounded out major changes, while larger RUF wheels with more aggressive tires helped increase grip. RUF badging and interior pieces were added for visual appeal.

The 3400S was succeeded by the 3600S, essentially the same vehicle, but with Porsche's newer 3.6 litre flat-six in place of the 3.4.