Aston Martin has unveiled the spectacular Valkyrie LM, marking a historic return to the pinnacle of endurance motorsport with an ultra-exclusive track-only hyper car that’s virtually identical to their Le Mans racing machine. Limited to just ten examples worldwide, this $7 million masterpiece represents the closest thing to competing at the highest level on the track.
The Ultimate Racing Pedigree
The Valkyrie LM is born from the Valkyrie Hyper car race car – the first of any kind built to the FIA’s ‘Hypercar’ regulations that is contesting both the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship and the North American-based IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship. This connection to the official FIA Hypercar regulations ensures authenticity at the highest level.
Aston Martin first entered Le Mans in 1928, five years after the event’s inception. After multiple class wins through the decades, the Wings return to the top echelon of the sport with Valkyrie, as Aston Martin bids for outright victory for the first time since 1959.
Uncompromising Performance Specifications
The LM is powered by a modified, lean-burn version of the sensational Cosworth-built 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine, tuned to an identical regulation-limited 520kW (697bhp). This isn’t some watered-down “track day special” – it strips away the bureaucratic constraints of international racing, leaving you with a purer, potentially faster version of the actual race car.
| Specification | Valkyrie LM | Race Car |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6.5L V12 Naturally Aspirated | 6.5L V12 Naturally Aspirated |
| Power Output | 697 HP (520kW) | 697 HP (520kW) |
| Transmission | 7-Speed Sequential | 7-Speed Sequential |
| Weight | ~1,030 kg | ~1,030 kg |
| Production | 10 Units | Race Homologated |
| Price | $7 Million | N/A |
Race-Bred Technology
The differences between the two cars represent “only a few minor deviations to ensure it is a non-homologated variant and is accessible for customers to experience and enjoy.” Key modifications include removing FIA-regulation electronics, eliminating ballast weights, and calibrating the V12 for readily available fuel.
Exclusive Ownership Experience
For ten exclusive owners, the Aston Martin Valkyrie LM Experience offers a fully immersive, bespoke driver development program, placing them at the heart of Aston Martin’s racing legacy. Operated on a ‘fly-in-and-drive’ basis, the programme will be fully managed by a professional team of engineers and will immerse the owners in the programme as they explore the capabilities of the car in a safe and controlled environment.
The Hyper car Racing
The homologation cycle of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s top-tier Hypercar class will be extended until the end of the 2032 season, following approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council. This extended timeline ensures long-term stability for the platform that has attracted twelve different manufacturers since 2021.
Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark emphasized: “With Valkyrie LM, there has never been an opportunity to get closer to the raw dynamic forces and state of the art technology deployed by the hypercar currently competing in WEC and IMSA.”
Delivery and Exclusivity
Deliveries of the first Valkyrie LMs will start in the middle of 2026 ahead of two track days at ‘Aston Unleashed’ events later in the year. Each owner receives custom racing apparel, professional coaching, and complete logistical support at world-class circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How many Valkyrie LMs will be produced?
A: Only 10 units worldwide, making it one of the most exclusive hypercars ever created.
Q: What’s the price of the Valkyrie LM?
A: Approximately $7 million USD plus taxes, with deliveries starting in Q2 2026.
Q: How different is it from the actual race car?
A: Nearly identical, with only minor modifications to make it non-homologated and customer-accessible.
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