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 emergency services fleets, our engineers and technical specialists work closely with our clients to develop solutions that match our clients’ unique performance and brand-feel requirements.
Our Accreditations
ISO 9001:2018
AS9100D
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 50001:2018
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
IATF 16949
JOSCAR
TISAX Level 3
High Performance Transmission Specialists
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.
Performance Engine Programmes
Ricardo has built its legacy on developing high-performance, efficient internal combustion engines for the most demanding and complex applications. We remain committed to delivering cutting-edge internal combustion engine solutions that balance extreme power, efficiency, and sustainability, and enabling the world’s most renowned OEMs to achieve their ambitious performance, packaging and efficiency targets, whilst remaining sensitive to budget constraints
From concept to niche-volume production, our ICE experts ensure that every system we develop meets the highest performance standards, and offers unrivalled driving experience, all whilst being sensitive other programme considerations.
Performance Automotive Applications
We support platforms with complex technical or operational requirements where performance, durability and reliability are critical.
Hypercar
Grand Tourers (GT)
Supercar
Sports Car
Niche Vehicles
Emergency Service Fleets
Restomod
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