Aston Martin Unveils Valkyrie Track-Day Hypercar for Le Mans
▼ Summary
– Aston Martin’s Valkyrie LM Hypercar is a track-day version nearly identical to its race car, with the same 520kW 6.5-litre V12 engine.
– Minor deviations from the race car include non-FIA electronics, a track-day cockpit interface, and Pirelli instead of Michelin tyres.
– Production is limited to 10 cars, priced around $5 million USD, with deliveries starting mid-2026 and including exclusive track events.
– Owners will receive a tailored driver development programme and car maintenance to enhance their motorsport experience.
– The Valkyrie LM’s development was influenced by the shelved LMH project, which later contributed to the AMR Pro track car.
Aston Martin has revealed an exclusive track-focused version of its Valkyrie hypercar, offering wealthy enthusiasts an experience nearly identical to the Le Mans racing variant. The Valkyrie LM Hypercar delivers the same 6.5-liter V12 engine producing 520kW (697bhp) as its competition counterpart, with only minor adjustments to make it suitable for private track use.
According to Adam Carter, Aston Martin’s head of endurance motorsport, the differences are minimal, primarily involving FIA-regulated electronics being removed, a custom cockpit interface for track days, and a switch to Pirelli tires instead of Michelin. Carter emphasized that the Valkyrie LM provides the most authentic hypercar track experience currently available, allowing owners to push the limits without homologation constraints.
Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark described the Valkyrie LM as an unparalleled opportunity for customers to engage with cutting-edge motorsport technology. “This is the closest anyone outside our works team can get to the raw performance and engineering excellence of our WEC and IMSA challenger,” he stated. Owners will join an elite group with access to an exclusive endurance driving experience, typically reserved for professional racers.
Only 10 units of the Valkyrie LM will be built, each priced at approximately $5 million USD (plus taxes). Deliveries are set to begin in mid-2026, with owners invited to participate in Aston Martin’s ‘Unleashed’ track events, featuring high-performance driving programs on Formula 1-grade circuits. The automaker will also provide a tailored driver development program to help owners maximize their skills behind the wheel.
The move follows Ferrari’s successful 499P Modificata program, which has seen strong demand since its 2023 debut. However, unlike Ferrari’s hybrid-boosted track car, the Valkyrie LM remains mechanically closer to its racing sibling, lacking additional power modes but offering unfiltered track performance.
Originally intended for WEC competition in 2019, the Valkyrie’s racing ambitions were paused, though development continued, leading to the AMR Pro track car and eventually the current LMH contender. Now, the Valkyrie LM bridges the gap between race and road, giving collectors a rare taste of Le Mans-level performance without the restrictions of professional motorsport.
(Source: MotorSport)
