High performance vehicles

Specialists in high performance solutions

We provide expert design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and test capabilities for engines and transmissions and support future sustainable mobility solutions across the performance vehicle space.

Our expertise

We provide expert design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and test capabilities for engines and transmissions supporting sustainable mobility solutions.

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Ricardo works in partnership with some of the world’s most recognisable hyper car original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to design, develop and manufacture high-performance engine and transmission systems.

From pioneering hyper cars such as the Jaguar XJ220 and McLaren F1 through to the demands of full OEM production vehicles such as the Bugatti Veyron, Ford GT, the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Bugatti Chiron, Ricardo has a wealth of experience and expertise in the sector and is accelerating innovative sustainable mobility solutions.

We provide technical expertise to clients in the high performance vehicle sector. From concept studies of engines, drivelines and whole vehicles to product benchmarking and target setting.  

We are working to revolutionise the use of sustainable solutions in high performance vehicles, supporting clients by providing comprehensive designs for future hybridisation, electrification, and energy storage technologies. 

Exploiting data and actionable insights and utilising digital engineering tools and processes, Ricardo supports customers to maximise their efficiency and effectiveness across high performance transmissions and drivelines.  

We prepare our clients for the future, by developing and implementing strategic and technical mobility and energy solutions. We help them navigate through a disruptive market and prepare for future challenges. 

Niche production capability

We deliver in-house capability for precision machining and assembly with dedicated facilities that produce every element of high-performance transmissions, and can support in the production of green propulsion solutions such as high-spec electric drive units (EDUs) and batteries.

Consulting and advisory

Offering a range of strategic consulting and advisory services, Ricardo supports clients with future product plans, exploring and implementing technology-based strategies and transformation activities.

Design and engineering

Ricardo engineers are specialists in design for manufacture of high performance vehicles. We bring cutting-edge innovations to market, from individual components through to complete powertrain systems.

Project delivery and management

We provide clients with expert project delivery and management support to facilitate successful outcomes on project objectives, including in supply chain management, launch readiness and specialist manufacturing trouble shooting.

Assurance and testing

Our world-class engineering expertise enables us to deliver high performance propulsion systems and provide test and quality assurance facilities to meet the needs of clients’ exacting standards.

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High performance vehicles

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Ricardo supports some of the world’s most recognisable hyper car OEMs to design, develop and manufacture high performance engine and transmission systems. From pioneering hyper cars to the demands of full OEM production vehicles, we have a wealth of experience and expertise in the sector and is accelerating innovative sustainable mobility solutions.

Ricardo delivers a range of assurance and testing services across a variety of industries.

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Find out more about our expert automotive testing solutions at our state-of-the-art facilities.

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Ricardo specialise in high-performance, niche volume manufacturing and assembly for complex, precision, electromechanical products and offer world-class industrialisation consultancy

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We are experts in the establishing flexible and stable product assembly operations which output complex products to help our clients achieve their premium product aspirations.

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Prototype builds and vehicle adaption services for special vehicle platforms.

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As a leading industrial and manufacturing expert, we provide a world-class industrialisation consultancy service to help our clients manufacture their complex and innovative products.

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Precision manufacture of complex mechanical components for engines and transmissions for high performance and specialised applications delivered in low volumes.

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Ricardo's strategic consultancy services enables our clients to navigate complexity in a disrupted world.

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Ricardo's strategic consultancy offering enables our clients to navigate complexity in a disrupted world.

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Ricardo offers world-class technical consulting services to enable our customers to get the most from their products and services in the energy, transportation and manufacturing sectors.

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Technical insights and analysis from Ricardo experts.

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Our expert team support businesses with bespoke software solutions and stable software libraries for development programs.

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Experts in delivering innovative system engineering and integration solutions towards a safe and sustainable future.

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