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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Lego Technic unveils Aston Martin Valkyrie
Lego has unveiled its latest Technic set, which is a detailed recreation of the Aston Martin Valkyrie, courtesy of a partnership with the British marque. Comprising more than 700 pieces, the set meticulously replicates the Valkyrie's iconic aerodynamic shape. The physical model is part of a broader tie-in that includes integration into the mobile racing game Asphalt Legends Unite. Players will be able to race both the real-world Valkyrie and its Lego counterpart in-game, as part of a collaboration between Lego, Aston Martin, and developer Gameloft. The actual Valkyrie needs a little introduction. Co-developed by Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing's Adrian Newey, it combines Formula One technology with road-going usability if that term can be loosely applied to a car producing 838kW and sprinting from 0–100km/h in just 2.5s. Its naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12, built by Cosworth, revs to over 11 000r/min and is assisted by an electric motor in the hybrid system. Related: Lego Unboxes 10 New F1-Inspired Speed Champions Kits In Lego form, the Valkyrie is scaled down but includes several working features. These include a V12 engine with moving pistons, a steering system controlled by a top-mounted lever, and functional gullwing-style doors. It also features the same Podium Green livery seen on the real car. Lego states the set is designed for advanced builders, with the complexity of the build reflecting the technical ambition of the original vehicle. The model is due to go on sale from July 1. As for the gaming crossover, it's not the first time Lego has collaborated with a racing title to extend its physical sets into virtual experiences. However, combining the high-performance Valkyrie with a Lego version may help reach a broader audience, particularly younger fans who may be more familiar with racing games than the hypercar segment. While collaborations like these may be seen as brand-building exercises, they also demonstrate the growing trend of blending physical and digital experiences in the automotive world. For those who cannot afford a multimillion-rand hypercar, a scaled-down version made by Lego offers a far more accessible way to engage with one of the most ambitious cars ever built. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Lego Technic Unveils Aston Martin Valkyrie appeared first on CAR Magazine.
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Lego Technic and Aston Martin release 700+ piece Valkyrie
Lego and Aston Martin have teamed up to launch a new Technic model based on the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar, one of the brand's most extreme performance cars to date. The release forms part of a collaboration with Asphalt Legends Unite, the mobile and console racing game developed by Gameloft. Both the full-size Valkyrie and its Lego Technic counterpart are now available as playable cars in-game. The real-world Valkyrie was developed using Formula One technology, with input from renowned F1 designer Adrian Newey, who recently joined the Aston Martin F1 team. Powered by a hybrid V12 engine, the Valkyrie delivers 838kW and can accelerate from 0—100km/h in 2.5 seconds. The Lego Technic version consists of more than 700 pieces and features working gullwing doors, a functioning V12 engine with moving pistons, a top-mounted steering lever and a working differential. The model replicates the original's aerodynamic design and comes finished in Aston Martin's Podium Green livery. The Lego Technic Aston Martin Valkyrie is now available worldwide via and selected retailers.
Top Gear
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Here's the Lego Technic Aston Martin Valkyrie, yours for £54.99
Functioning gullwing doors? Check. Moving pistons? Check. Pit lane beneath the coffee table? We're working on it… Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. The Aston Martin Valkyrie is one of the fastest cars around the Top Gear track. Thanks to Lego, you can now have yer own scaled-down Dunsfold hero in Technic form. You'll get 707 pieces (a subtle reference to the DBX707?) to assemble, with the finished product featuring an identical 'Podium Green' livery to the real thing, plus functioning gullwing doors, moving pistons and a working differential.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Aston Martin Valkyrie Gets Washed For The First Time
Read the full story on Backfire News The Aston Martin Valkyrie is about as close to a street-legal racecar as you can get these days. In fact, the consumer version is more powerful than what's used in IMSA and FIA WEC racing. Not only is it a crazy hypercar, it's crazy expensive and complicated. As you're about to learn, just detailing the thing is quite the for a well-seasoned professional detailer who's worked on some rather pricey rides, like Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC, the Valkyrie presents some real challenges. First, getting into the tight cabin isn't easy. He's also on edge because Aston Martin gave him a tutorial of the hypercar, warning him about what buttons to not press or to only press at certain times/in certain ways. Not following those complex directions could result in a $200,000 repair or something crazy like that. Also, just like a racecar, starting the Valkyrie isn't as simple as putting your foot on the brake pedal and pressing the ignition button. It's a multi-step process that's hardly intuitive. Considering the Valkyrie costs about $4.5 million, we can understand why the guy's nerves were a little raw just backing it out of the trailer to take delivery. The Valkyrie AMMO NYC was hired to detail is a beautiful gray with Gulf livery. While we love the hypercar in black, it does look great in that spec. Washing the hypercar comes with some unusual challenges. While Kosilla is always meticulous and careful, in addition he struggles to clean the undercarriage. The Valkyrie requires special lifts to get underneath it, but he does climb into the air passages to scrub them, a claustrophobic endeavor for sure. Like he's done on other exotics, Kosilla also does paint correction. One would think for such an expensive vehicle the paint would be perfect, but it's not and Kosila believes he knows why. Of course, you probably won't see too many Aston Martin Valkyries in your area getting detailed or even just driving around. Production globally has been capped at 275 units, so these are quite rare. Watch the detailing video here. Images via AMMO NYC/YouTube
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Aston Martin Valkyrie Is Being Recalled in the U.S.A.
Aston Martin is recalling a small handful of examples of its Valkyrie hypercar in the United States over an issue that could potentially damage a wiring harness. Fewer than a dozen cars were impacted by the recall, which is dated May 8th. According to a filing with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the Valkyrie's problem is caused by screws of incorrect length that attach a panel to the rear fuse box. Aston Martin's recall bulletin does not say if the screws are too long or too short, but the offending parts can apparently "clash with the wiring harness." That can lead to heat damage to the fuse box, which could in turn lead to a loss of power steering, headlights, and other functions. Because the issue is with just one set of screws, the recall posting states that seven 9.53 mm screws are the only parts needed to complete the repair, and suggests that the job will only require an hour of labor. That should make for a relatively cheap and straightforward fix, even though the Valkyrie is one of the most expensive, complicated, and generally ambitious cars ever sold. The recall impacts just 11 cars, all built between May 2021 and October 2024. That number is more substantial when considering that Aston Martin planned to build only 275 Valkyries globally, with 40 of those units reserved for the track-only AMR Pro variant. That means that a recall of 11 cars still covers nearly 5% of all Valkyries ever built, and presumably, a much higher percentage of Valkyries sold in the U.S. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
