Aston Martin has revealed the racing version of the Valkyrie, which will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the World Endurance Championship (WEC), and the IMSA series.
The model is the only Hypercar class car based on a road car and retains the naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 engine from Cosworth, but without the hybrid system to meet WEC regulations. With 670 hp, the Valkyrie will compete against factory teams like Ferrari, Toyota, Peugeot, Porsche, and BMW, aiming for the brand’s first overall victory since 1959.
There will be two Valkyries in the WEC and one in IMSA, with experienced drivers such as Marco Sorensen, Tom Gamble, and Ross Gunn. All cars will be at Le Mans, where Aston Martin has been competing since 1928 and has been successful in the GT3 class.
The racing version has undergone aerodynamic and mechanical adjustments to improve endurance and efficiency in long races, including modifications to the torque curve and engine rotation to reduce fuel consumption.
Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark highlights that the Valkyrie represents the brand’s sporting spirit. While Adrian Newey played a key role in the design of the road model, he was not directly involved in adapting the car for Le Mans.
Adam Carter, head of endurance, states that the team is using this opportunity to learn and enhance the brand’s performance in motorsport.
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