Aston Martin Valkyrie LM revealed as Le Mans racer you can buy
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Aston Martin Valkyrie LM revealed as Le Mans racer you can buy
Valkyrie LM is based on Aston’s LMH hypercar that will race at La Sarthe this weekend. It draws 697bhp from the same 6.5-litre Cosworth V12 and drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox. It still has a carbonfibre race seat with six-point harness, a fire suppression system and bespoke track tyres from Pirelli.
Unlike the Valkyrie AMR Pro, a track-only version of the Valkyrie road car, the Valkyrie LM is based on Aston’s LMH hypercar that will race at La Sarthe this weekend.
That means it draws 697bhp from the same 6.5-litre Cosworth V12 and drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox.
But Aston Martin has made a number of modifications to tailor the Valkyrie LM to track day use, starting with making the V12 compatible with readily available fuel.
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It has also removed the ballast and FIA-regulation electronic systems, along with the racer’s torque sensors.
Otherwise, though, this is a top-class Le Mans car that can be run around a track of its owner’s choosing. It still has a carbonfibre race seat with six-point harness, a fire suppression system and bespoke track tyres from Pirelli.
Adam Carter, Aston Martin’s head of endurance motorsport, said: “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, with only a few minor deviations to ensure it is a non-homologated variant and is accessible for customers to experience and enjoy.
“Valkyrie LM represents the most authentic hypercar track experience that is now available.”