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Aston Martin Valkyrie: Aston Martin's Formula 1-derived hypercar (2020+). Naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 making 1,000+ horsepower. Adri
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Aston Martin's Formula 1-derived hypercar (2020+). Naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 making 1,000+ horsepower. Adrian Newey design.

The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a hypercar produced from 2020. The Valkyrie was developed jointly with Red Bull Racing F1 expertise (specifically Adrian Newey, legendary F1 designer at Red Bull Racing). The 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 from Cosworth makes 1,000 horsepower; combined with electric motor, total system output is 1,160 horsepower. The car has serious downforce numbers and is genuinely difficult to drive. Production is around 150 production examples plus various AMR Pro track variants and the Valkyrie LMH (Le Mans Hypercar) for racing. Pricing exceeds $4 million. The Valkyrie represents the closest a production car has come to a Formula 1 car for the road. Manual mechanical instruments (named after the Tourbillon mechanism in haute horlogerie watchmaking). On WhipJury, Valkyrie submissions are essentially impossible but reliably top voting if they appear.

Valkyrie specifications

6.5L naturally aspirated V12 from Cosworth, 1,000 horsepower. Hybrid electric motor, 160 horsepower. Total system 1,160 horsepower. 11,100 rpm redline. Carbon fiber monocoque. Production: approximately 150 cars plus track-only AMR Pro variants. Pricing: $4 million+.

Frequently asked questions about Aston Martin Valkyrie

Who designed the Valkyrie?
Adrian Newey, legendary F1 designer at Red Bull Racing. Newey is widely considered one of the greatest racing car designers ever, having designed multiple championship-winning F1 cars. The Valkyrie represents Newey interpretation of an F1-influenced road car.
How much does a Valkyrie cost?
Used pricing: $4-6 million+. Original MSRP was around $3 million. Limited production (around 150 cars) supports values. The Valkyrie is at the highest end of the modern hypercar market.
Is the Valkyrie really like a Formula 1 car?
Closer than any other production car. Adrian Newey F1 design influence, naturally aspirated V12 revving to 11,100 rpm, serious downforce, and lightweight construction. Unlike F1 cars, the Valkyrie has interior, infotainment, and street-legal compliance. The driving experience is closer to F1 than any production car has previously achieved.
Is the Valkyrie street legal?
Yes, in production trim. The Valkyrie was certified for road use as a road-legal hypercar. Modern emissions and safety regulations made the certification difficult; the road-legal Valkyrie required significant engineering compromises from Newey original concept.
What is the Valkyrie LMH?
The Valkyrie LMH (Le Mans Hypercar) is the racing variant of the Valkyrie. Aston Martin uses the Valkyrie LMH in international endurance racing including the FIA World Endurance Championship. The LMH allows Aston Martin to compete for overall victory at Le Mans.

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