Aston Martin Valkyrie LM - the ultimate track day car?
Ten wealthy individuals will soon uplift the keys to the world's ultimate track day car.
Aston Martin has launched the Valkyrie LM as a V12-engined, Le Mans-spec gentleman's racer.
Unlike the Valkyrie AMR Pro, a track-only Valkyrie, the Valkyrie LM is based on Aston's LMH hypercar that will soon race at the 24 hours of Le Mans.
It therefore comes with a 523kW 6.5-litre Cosworth V12 that drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox. The engine redline is 8400rpm while top speed is 336km/h. Slowing the racer are six-pot calipers clamping on carbon discs all round. Suspension is by double wishbones each end with pushrod-activated torsion bar springs. Damping is adjustable front and rear.
Aston Martin has made a number of modifications so the Valkyrie LM is fit for track day use. First off, the V12 will run on fuel from a public pump.
The firm has also removed the ballast and FIA-regulation electronic systems, along with the racer's torque sensors. It weighs in at 1030kg dry. There's an immense amount of aero.
Otherwise, this is a Le Mans car that can be run around any track. It retains a carbon fibre race seat with six-point harness, a fire suppression system and track tyres by Pirelli.
An Aston Martin spokesperson commented: 'It is important to emphasise that the Valkyrie LM is close to identical to the race car that is currently competing in WEC and IMSA.
'Only a few minor deviations were needed to ensure it is a non-homologated variant and is accessible for customers to experience and enjoy.'
Aston Martin will store and transport the cars as part of a support programme for owners. The concept aims to offer the 'ultimate top-flight motorsport experience'.
Included is a team of engineers to help with car set-up, and to maintain it during the track days.
AM will also provide professional driver coaches and simulator sessions. This ensures that customers can 'explore the limits of a machine designed to operate in excess of 320km/h on the fast, flat-out kinks of the most famous race track in the world'.
Owners will be able to drive their cars for the first time at an 'exclusive handover event' in the second quarter of 2026. They will then be invited to track days at F1-standard circuits later in the year.
Oddly, cost isn't mentioned.
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Aston Martin Valkyrie LM - the ultimate track day car?
Ten wealthy individuals will soon uplift the keys to the world's ultimate track day car. Aston Martin has launched the Valkyrie LM as a V12-engined, Le Mans-spec gentleman's racer. Unlike the Valkyrie AMR Pro, a track-only Valkyrie, the Valkyrie LM is based on Aston's LMH hypercar that will soon race at the 24 hours of Le Mans. It therefore comes with a 523kW 6.5-litre Cosworth V12 that drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox. The engine redline is 8400rpm while top speed is 336km/h. Slowing the racer are six-pot calipers clamping on carbon discs all round. Suspension is by double wishbones each end with pushrod-activated torsion bar springs. Damping is adjustable front and rear. Aston Martin has made a number of modifications so the Valkyrie LM is fit for track day use. First off, the V12 will run on fuel from a public pump. The firm has also removed the ballast and FIA-regulation electronic systems, along with the racer's torque sensors. It weighs in at 1030kg dry. There's an immense amount of aero. Otherwise, this is a Le Mans car that can be run around any track. It retains a carbon fibre race seat with six-point harness, a fire suppression system and track tyres by Pirelli. An Aston Martin spokesperson commented: 'It is important to emphasise that the Valkyrie LM is close to identical to the race car that is currently competing in WEC and IMSA. 'Only a few minor deviations were needed to ensure it is a non-homologated variant and is accessible for customers to experience and enjoy.' Aston Martin will store and transport the cars as part of a support programme for owners. The concept aims to offer the 'ultimate top-flight motorsport experience'. Included is a team of engineers to help with car set-up, and to maintain it during the track days. AM will also provide professional driver coaches and simulator sessions. This ensures that customers can 'explore the limits of a machine designed to operate in excess of 320km/h on the fast, flat-out kinks of the most famous race track in the world'. Owners will be able to drive their cars for the first time at an 'exclusive handover event' in the second quarter of 2026. They will then be invited to track days at F1-standard circuits later in the year. Oddly, cost isn't mentioned.
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