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High Performance Automotive

World-class engineering and manufacturing solutions for high performance and specialised applications.

From hypercar to emergency services vehicles, we deliver complete engineering and manufacturing solutions for the most high performance and specialised automotive powertrains.

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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.

What We've Worked On

Porsche 911 Reimagined By Singer

Ricardo signs deal to support Singer with bespoke manual transmissions

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Bugatti

Ricardo congratulates Bugatti on world record achievement

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Jcb Hydromax Land Speed Record (1)

Ricardo support JCB in hydrogen land speed record attempt

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Our Accreditations

ISO 9001:2018

AS9100D

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 50001:2018

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

IATF 16949

JOSCAR

TISAX Level 3

Transmission Build High Performance Automotive

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.

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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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