Adam Carter, manager of Aston Martin for Endurance Motor Sport: “THE Aston Martin Valkyrie is not only a hypercar. It is a revolution in the history of automotive engineering representing the ultimate in performance, design and innovation. With an extraordinary fusion of F1 technology and control of road cars, Valkyrie is really built for the race. “”
This hypercar is fueled by a natural v12 v12 engine of 6.5 liters unique designed by Cosworth which reaches 11,000 rpm and develops more than 1,000 hp. To comply with hypercar regulations, it has been optimized to provide 680 hp while guaranteeing crucial energy efficiency for endurance races.
Carter: “The running to reduce the amount of fuel you carry to deliver the required passage energy is important. We operate the slower than capable engine because we need less power. The lower power limit in the regulations We create an opportunity the torque curve and reduce friction losses by reducing engine speed to increase energy efficiency.
Designed by the creative director of Aston Martin, Marek Reichman, and Adrian Newey, one of the greatest F1 engineers in history, Valkyrie aerodynamics is the product of a proven experience. The transition from the road to the track has been executed in accordance with FIA regulations while retaining the exceptional base of the original model. Carter: “As with each Aston Martin competition, we ultimately take an extremely efficient vehicle and adapt its characteristics and capacities to the requirements of the regulation, and within the optimization of performance opportunities. “”
A transformation adapted to endurance races
To take the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Valkyrie hypercar has been modified in several key areas. It has a carbon fiber body with removable front and rear components for quick replacement and is equipped with a 7 -speed XTRAC sequential gearbox. Referrals will quickly go thanks to a system with a single muzzle and the car is equipped with integrated sockets so that it can be increased quickly during stand stops for effective wheel changes. The Valkyrie is equipped with 18 -inch Pilot Michelin sports tires in accordance with hypercar regulations.
Carter: “Absolute performance is limited by regulations, regardless of development. There is a minimum weight, a power limit by controlling the torque of the transmission shaft and an aerodynamic performance window.”
Aston Martin seeks to recover the old glory by aligning the Valkyrie in the hypercar class, offering a spectacular alternative to Alpine, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Peugeot, Porsche and Toyota. This return and the objective of the global victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans mark a new chapter in the illustrious heritage of the British brand.