Bespoke transmission solutions

Design and niche manufacture of custom, high-end transmssions

We design and manufacture unique transmission solutions optimised to the requirements of our clients’ applications.

Bespoke transmission solutions delivered at niche volumes

Ricardo specialise in the design and manufacture of specialised transmissions delivered at niche volumes to our clients. Our extensive experience of delivering high quality optimised transmissions to the motorsport and high-performance industry puts us in a unique position to provide quality, cost-effective solutions to our customers which meet their exacting requirements.

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We have been successfully supplying bespoke transmission solutions to the very top levels of automotive and motorsport for 50 years.

We provide the very best, highly optimised solutions and are widely recognised as market leaders for top-end transmissions.

Our dedicated high-performance transmission team has ready access to our automotive design and development teams, whose expertise can be called upon as required to deliver the best possible transmission solutions.

We have been successfully supplying bespoke transmission solutions to the very top levels of automotive and motorsport for 50 years.

We provide the very best, highly optimised solutions and are widely recognised as market leaders for top-end transmissions.

Our dedicated high-performance transmission team has ready access to our automotive design and development teams, whose expertise can be called upon as required to deliver the best possible transmission solutions.

We work with OEMs in all market sectors that require bespoke transmission services for applications required in niche volumes and high-performance environments.

We work closely with some of the leading motorsports and high-performance vehicle OEMs, as well as product developers in the defence and aerospace industries.

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Bespoke solutions

We develop and manufacture completely bespoke transmission solutions for our clients completely optimised to the requirements of the platform.

Efficient delivery, high-end performance

Our approach to transmission solution development is born from our expertise in the motorsport industry where high-end technical performance delivered in short lead times are the norm. This enables us to meet even the most challenging project timings without compromise.

Regulated markets

We have extensive experience delivering solutions for highly regulated markets. Our clients can be assured that we will deliver high quality products manufactured to exacting specifications with low levels of in-service failure.

Motorsport expertise

We have significant experience over many years delivering high-performing transmissions to the very top levels of motorsport. We have a wealth of knowledge, experience, and designs to draw upon, minimising overall project risk in terms of time, cost, and reliability.

Bespoke transmission solutions

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James Sundler

James Sundler

Business Development Director

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Head of Engineering for Motorsport

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Market Head - Motorsport

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Market Head - Defence

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