Case Study

Manage multi-fuel 1,250 BHP hybrid hypercar

Problem
Rapid development from scratch of powertrain control for 1,250 bhp hybrid hypercar
  • Control a bespoke 2.88-litre twin-turbo V8 and two-motor hybrid system
  • Include capability to run on ethanol
  • High technical complexity but small number of units
Approach
Close collaboration to deliver high-performance but road-legal system
  • In-house software development for maximum flexibility
  • Calibration and testing for road and track use
  • Homologation support to key global standards
Outcome
From zero to road-legal production car with record-setting speed in under three years
  • Extreme performance and 12 miles of EV-only range
  • Multiple category lap records at circuits across North America
  • Compliant with road regulations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Japan

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