Valkyrie [Official] Aston Martin - From AM-RB 001 to Valkyrie

[Revvd]

A little comparison with GT3 class race lap records (qualifying data is too hard to find and keep track of).

I'm still not 100% sure which Nürburgring GP layout was used for that AMG One lap record. If it was the non-chicane one, that makes it exactly 1% slower than a GT3.

 

[Chimaera]

It's nice we have an official time from Aston Martin from the regular Valkyrie now. I hope we will also see at least one from the AMR Pro. I believe the only unofficial one we have from the AMR Pro is the 1:48 on the Bahrain International Circuit but according to info on the internet it didn't go all out.

 

[TopspeedPT]

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A little comparison with GT3 class race lap records (qualifying data is too hard to find and keep track of).

I'm still not 100% sure which Nürburgring GP layout was used for that AMG One lap record. If it was the non-chicane one, that makes it exactly 1% slower than a GT3.

WEC site has qualifying laptimes from previous seasons.



2016:

the projected performance of which is in line with that of today's LMP1.

2017:

A 2016 race trimmed F1 car, the [Valkyrie] in its track trim will be faster.

2020:

[Valkyrie on Cup 2s] will be faster than an LMP2 car.

2024:

Aston Martin Valkyrie’s ability to pull more than 3.3 g in the bends – three times the lateral acceleration offered by most high performance road cars.

....(2016) F1 Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid: 1:29.29 (-27.13s)
......(2017) LMP1 Toyota TS050 Hybrid: 1.36.97 (-19.45s) (it was raining in 2016 qualifying)
.............................(2020) LMP2 Orecca 07: 1:40.85 (-15.57s)
(2020) LMGTEPro Porsche 911 RSR 19: 1.56.20 (-0.22s)
...(2024) Aston Martin Valkyrie (Cup2): 1:56.42

 

[Jonathan19]

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[Jonathan19]

Valkyrie production engine is done.

 

[Revvd]

Valkyrie production engine is done.

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I guess this leaves 22 engines outside of the production run for prototypes and engine dynos, huh?
Or maybe someone ordered an extra engine with their car as a room decoration.

 

[Jonathan19]

Aston Martin Valkyrie production ends in 2024

• Aston Martin's Adrian Newey-designed Valkyrie hypercar ends production in 2024
• A total of 275 units will have been built, including coupe, convertible, and track-only versions
• A regular Valkyrie recently set the production car lap record at the U.K.'s Silverstone Circuit

Three years on from Aston Martin building its first customer Valkyrie, the automaker has confirmed that production of the V-12 hypercar will soon reach an end.

In a statement to Motor Authority, Aston Martin spokesperson Morgan Theys said the final Valkyrie will be built before 2024 is out.

When all is said and done, Aston Martin will have built 150 examples of the Valkyrie coupe, an additional 85 examples of the Valkyrie Spider, and 40 examples of the track-only Valkyrie AMR Pro.

Production of the cars is handled at Aston Martin's headquarters in Gaydon, U.K.

All versions are powered by a 6.5-liter V-12 paired with a mild-hybrid system that can provide an electric boost. The combined output for the car is 1,139 hp, or enough for 0-60 mph acceleration in under 2.5 seconds. A Valkyrie was also recently clocked lapping the U.K.'s Silverstone Circuit in a time of 1:56.42. That's a record for a production car at the racetrack, and also the first time set by a production car under two minutes. The time is faster than what some GT3 race cars have put down. It also smashed the previous record of 2:06.82, set by the Manthey-enhanced Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR.

Among the owners are Formula 1 world champions Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso, as well as Red Bull Racing star aerodynamicist Adrian Newey. The Valkyrie was designed by Newey when Aston Martin still had a technical partnership with Red Bull. Newey will soon be working for Aston Martin, as he will join its F1 team in 2025, and with any luck he'll eventually pen a successor model.

While production is almost over the regular Valkyrie, Aston Martin is also developing a Valkyrie race car built to meet Le Mans Hypercar rules. To be known as the Valkyrie AMR-LMH, multiple examples of the race car will be entered in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship next year. The cars will be fielded by the new team Aston Martin Thor, a partnership between Aston Martin and America's Heart of Racing.

Aston Martin Valkyrie production ends in 2024

Aston Martin Valkyrie production will soon come to an end, with a total of 275 examples completed.

www.motorauthority.com

 

[Jonathan19]

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[Bridster]

Nice to get an on-board, but as expected, no telemetry. We do get a clear view of the speedo, but that could be overreading by a lot.

 

[A.P.]

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Finally a no bs video of the lap time.

 

[Revvd]

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I counted roughly 32 seconds of ERS boost in total, on 6 different occasions.

Remember how when Mat Watson drove the car in Bahrain, it threw code, went into limp mode and promptly shut down? All that because he was abusing the boost button (he pressed it 8 times per lap).
In that Carwow video, Turner said it should be pressed once per lap on the main straight. But that was hot Bahrain and this is cold Silverstone. So maybe that's why the car could take it this time.

I'm not sure what the lap lime delta on the overlay is referring to... Maybe it's the GT2 RS MR?

Finally we have a little comparison of indicated min. speed through Copse. It's probably not apples to apples, since each manufacturer uses slightly different margin over true speed, however I was expecting a bit more, to be honest.

Also, it's funny how the video is blurred due to the camera being mounted to the monocoque.

 

[WBarnes]

Which configuration of track? GP?

Pro version of Valkyrie or road version?

 

[WBarnes]

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[A.P.]

So the F1 claim wasn't fully out of their ass, it's just that it can reach similar straight line speeds, but not F1 lap times.

 

[Bucketslash11]

So the F1 claim wasn't fully out of their ass, it's just that it can reach similar straight line speeds, but not F1 lap times.

would road tyres even support that kind of load? or would the load limit be too low for a high-speed road tyre?

 

[A.P.]

would road tyres even support that kind of load? or would the load limit be too low for a high-speed road tyre?

Looking at the comparison video above it seems to be the case. Cup 2 Rs are insane. Of course it is measured by speedometer, but I don't think Valkyrie's speedometer is like a Huracan that is like almost 20 km/h off the GPS speed, at higher speeds.
It is still outright faster than a GT3 car on track. I guess Newey's version 2.0 of the AMR Pro (RB17) will be close on slicks.

 

[Revvd]

From Alexander West's instagram:

An Aston like no other Aston, or another road legal car tbh.

Plenty has been said about the faults with the car

Hyped performance - no it is not faster than a LMP2 car, but see further below

It somehow went on an anti ozempic diet and gained 300kgs in weight (and 100+bhp) thanks to cost savings and poor project management

Cabin noise - this is for me the most serious one. Even with cans on it is just isnt pleasant. The car sounds fantastic from the outside, less so when you add vibrations, oilpumps, gearbox, etc to the cabin noise

A petrol tank whose size would be better suited to a hybrid Prius than a 6.5L V12, seriously affecting range. Because someone didnt want to spend the money on a bag.

Tight cabin, but in reality not that much worse than some other road focused cars.

Somewhat slow and dimwitted gearbox, but really not a big issue

Display technology borrowed from a 2012 mercedes E class or something. a 1 inch frame for a Twisted Neumatic monitor that goes black with any polaroid glasses on.

Not a fan of cameras for side mirrors.

Oh and maintenance costs which makes race cars look cheap in comparison.

The lack of plug in HV battery charging forcing you to start the car, not the most practical during winter months

BUT
All of the above is forgiven when you look at the car
the looks, did i say the looks. The design of it is just amazing. that this thing is road legal.

the performance on track and road. That Darren can pedal this around faster than a GT3 car is impressive. I thought the Mclaren Senna was pretty handy on the track. this one is more than 10s a lap quicker around Silverstone.

that Cosworth engine is a masterpiece.

Comfort on the road is amazing, better than a lot of track focused road cars. active aero to thank for that.

Central rearview mirror/camera works really well. (ahem Mclaren Speedtail)

oh and did i say the performance, easily the quickest road car with the least drama to accomplish that as well

 

[A.P.]

Production end party:

Aston Martin on Instagram: "An evening to remember. Aston Martin Valkyrie owners come together to celebrate the spirit of performance and innovation - and to mark the end of Valkyrie production. #AstonMartin #Valkyrie #IMPOSSIBLEDRIVEN"

11K likes, 61 comments - astonmartin on December 3, 2024: "An evening to remember. Aston Martin Valkyrie owners come together to celebrate the spirit of performance and innovation - and to mark the end of Valkyrie production. #AstonMartin #Valkyrie #IMPOSSIBLEDRIVEN".

www.instagram.com

 

[Chimaera]

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[A.P.]

Since I can't afford it, it's the next best thing to watch.

Supercar and hypercar collector in Utah on Instagram: "Some cars look better than others. Some cars sound better than others. Some cars drive better than others. The Valkyrie Spider happens to be all 3 of those. #valkyrie #spider #astonmartin #ast

31K likes, 252 comments - supercar_ron on December 9, 2024: "Some cars look better than others. Some cars sound better than others. Some cars drive better than others. The Valkyrie Spider happens to be all 3 of those. #valkyrie #spider #astonmartin #astonmartinvalkyrie #hypercar #supercar #pov".

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