High Performance Automotive
From hypercar to emergency services vehicles, we deliver complete engineering and manufacturing solutions for the most high performance and specialised automotive powertrains.
Specialists in vehicles with high performance and complex operating requirements
Ricardo supports some of the world’s most recognisable premium automotive OEMs and specialised fleet operators to design, develop and manufacture powertrain solutions for vehicles with specialised performance requirements.
From prototype and limited run hypercars to full production premium automotive road car, our engineers and technical specialists work closely with our clients to develop technical solutions that match their unique performance and brand-feel requirements.
Case Studies
BMW Group - Industry leading vehicle footprint disclosure project
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Ricardo is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of transmissions and gearboxes for high performance and specialised automotive applications. For over 50 years, we have crafted highly optimised gearboxes and transmissions in niche volumes, partnering with the world’s premier automotive OEMs to support them in creating the truly exhilarating driving experiences their customers expect of their brands.
Ricardo’s specialised technicians and engineers bring decades of experience creating gearboxes and transmissions for motorsport and other markets with demanding packaging, durability or performance requirements. This learning enables us to deliver driveline solutions which balance performance, efficiency, durability, and reliability for complex automotive applications, whilst being sensitive to challenging programme cost and lead time considerations.
Propulsion systems for performance automotive
Ricardo has built its legacy on developing high-performance, efficient propulsion systems for the most demanding and complex applications. As the automotive industry pushes the boundaries of innovation to meet evolving regulatory, environmental, and performance challenges, Ricardo remains committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that balance extreme power, efficiency, and sustainability.
Our propulsion system engineering programmes have enabled some of the world’s most renowned OEMs to achieve their ambitious performance, packaging and efficiency targets, whilst remaining sensitive to budget constraints.
With world-class niche volume assembly capabilities, Ricardo delivers complete propulsion system programs, spanning advanced internal combustion, hybrid and fully electric, and alternative fuel solutions. Our expertise ensures that every system we develop not only meets the highest performance standards but also delivers an unrivalled driving experience whilst being sensitive other programme considerations.
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