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Only a week earlier than its return to top-level racing at Le Mans, Aston Martin has revealed one other model of its V-12-powered Valkyrie supercar. Known as the Valkyrie LM, it is basically only a buyer variant of the Valkyrie that may race on the legendary 24-hour enduro, albeit with fewer regulatory restrictions.
Restricted to simply 10 examples, the Valkyrie LM will share the identical chassis and bodywork because the automobile you may see zipping round Circuit de la Sarthe on June 14. Beneath the pores and skin, you may discover an an identical double-wishbone suspension with pushrod torsion bar springs, alongside adjustable aspect and central dampers. It’s going to even have the identical 6.5-liter naturally aspirated, Cosworth-sourced V-12 engine, paired to the identical seven-speed, paddle-shifted sequential transmission.
Picture by: Aston Martin
Picture by: Aston Martin
Picture by: Aston Martin
However whereas the Valkyries destined for the WEC and IMSA championships are restricted by ballasts and FIA-regulated electronics, the LM will not have both. Theoretically, it ought to be even faster than the precise race vehicles, since it’s going to be lighter. The automobile may even be simpler to run, with particular Pirelli slicks and a recalibration to run on available gas.
Aston says it has reworked the cockpit interface for extra informal observe day use. There is a six-point, FIA-rated harness and a hearth suppression system, together with a carbon fiber bucket seat, an built-in driver show, and, in fact, shift lights.
“You will need to emphasise that the Valkyrie LM is near an identical to the race automobile that’s at the moment competing in WEC and IMSA, with just a few minor deviations to make sure it’s a non-homologated variant and is accessible for patrons to expertise and luxuriate in,” says Adam Carter, Aston Martin’s head of endurance motorsport. “Valkyrie LM represents probably the most genuine Hypercar observe expertise that’s now out there.”
Consumers of the Valkyrie LM will have the ability to take full possession of their vehicles, however for those who’re the kind who prefers to reach and drive, Aston Martin will provide a program the place you are able to do simply that, with all of the transportation and crew help dealt with by the model. The corporate will even provide driver coaches, classroom classes, and knowledge evaluation as wanted.
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Aston Martin predicts first deliveries will begin within the second quarter of 2026. On the finish of that 12 months, the corporate will invite all 10 house owners to a “particular night” at its headquarters in Gaydon, England, which is able to embody a elaborate dinner.
There is no value out there for the Valkyrie LM, although it is more likely to price a reasonably penny, seeing as how the normal Valkyrie is a $3.2-million automobile.