by Aston Martin is blurring the line between the track and reality by releasing a series of ten Valkyrie LM units – homologated supercars that are essentially full-fledged copies of the race cars built for this year’s Le Mans endurance racing season. This is not a variation, not an adaptation, but practically the very same race car that, instead of a team garage, will get a private one.
The Valkyrie LM is about the pure essence of speed. Inside, there’s only one seat: a carbon-fiber bucket with fire-resistant upholstery. Minimum weight: just 1030 kg. Its aerodynamic body kit is absolutely identical to the racing prototype, so at high speeds this car sticks to the track with a force unmatched by any road-going sports car. The suspension and braking system are also carried over unchanged from the track arsenal – everything is serious, no imitations.
The naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 Cosworth engine produces 697 horsepower. No turbos, no hybrids, no assistance from electronics. Just rear-wheel drive, a 7-speed automated gearbox with a single clutch pack, and direct contact with the road – or more precisely, with the track, as that is its natural environment.
Buyers of this technical masterpiece will receive not just a car, but a full-fledged racing program: training at the Silverstone circuit, simplified acquisition of a professional racing license, and access to track days at Formula 1 circuits.
And interestingly, Ukraine is not lagging behind. It was recently here that a new owner of the most expensive Aston Martin appeared, purchased for 3 million dollars. Perhaps the next step will be the Valkyrie LM – because it seems for someone, Le Mans begins with Ukrainian license plates.
