Manufacturing Today Issue - 230 Nov 2024 | Page 36

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RML Group is widely recognized for its engineering excellence , with Autosport magazine calling the business “ the biggest car company you ’ ve never heard of ”.

This anonymity is in part due to working with many original equipment manufacturers ( OEMs ) in the automotive industry , proving bespoke parts for a range of products . These extend from components for classic cars that are no longer being manufactured to innovative technologies that are integrated into contemporary models .
In recent years , RML Group ’ s portfolio , along with its reputation , has significantly expanded , and it now exceeds the boundaries of motorsport , where it made its name producing world championship winning race cars .
Michael Mallock , CEO
Nevertheless , the design , manufacture , and operation of racing cars has provided a strong foundation for RML to grow into the sectors in which it now operates . CEO , Michael Mallock , reveals more : “ As well as maintaining a strong motorsport operation , the business is also home to an engineering division which works with partners to manufacture bespoke components . There is also the business-to-customer operation which comprises the design , build and supply of high-end , luxury vehicles . The final sector is our powertrain division . This is an area that has seen significant growth over recent years as we have expanded into battery systems and their integration .”
Engineering excellence
RML Group is launching four exciting new products which Michael outlines . “ The first , which we ’ ve just shared publicly for the first time is the P39 , a road legal GT car inspired by the latest Le Mans hyper-cars . This approach produces a car which can shrug off long road drives just as easily as it turns into a high-precision weapon for the track . Based on a Porsche 911 , the P39 has been totally transformed by our engineers . It has all-new carbon body work which includes active aerodynamic elements at the front and rear as well as a Formula One style drag reduction system . It also boasts improved suspension , more power - up to 900 horsepower ( BHP ) - as well as a custom interior . It ’ s a project that has been in the making for years , so seeing the positive reception it has already garnered has been very satisfying .
“ The second ,” Michael continues , “ under our motorsport division , is a new track car which we are developing with a partner and will be primarily for the US market . It is extremely lightweight and employs numerous innovations that bring not only performance but
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