Aston Martin showcased the Valkyrie LM, a track-only car derived from the race car that will compete for an overall win at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. But the Valkyrie LM doesn’t have hybrid technology. It has a 6.5-liter V-12 engine that makes 697 horsepower. Aston will offer a driver training program that includes time in a simulator, data, and camera analysis on board, and track-day gear. Ten of these cars will be made. At the top levels of motorsport, there are few connections between race cars and cars used on the road. In the IMSA SportsCar Championship and World Endurance Championship, the top classes have prototype drivers from eleven different brands. The only hypercar that can be driven on the street is the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Aston Martin showcased the Valkyrie LM, a limited-edition race car that bears a striking resemblance to the one that will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans next weekend. This is to honor the Valkyrie’s unique status. The naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 engine that powers the Valkyrie LM has been changed. To meet race rules, the LM’s V-12 engine is tuned to produce 697 horsepower without the use of electricity. The engine in the road car, on the other hand, produces 1001 horsepower and is paired with a hybrid drivetrain, resulting in a total of 1139 horsepower. The LM will be significantly lighter than the road-going Valkyrie, despite having considerably less power. This is because it doesn’t use hybrid technology. Just like the race car, the LM features a V-12 engine that powers the rear wheels through a seven-speed sequential transmission, controlled by thumb shifters. The suspension is similar to that of the competition car. It features torsion bar springs that are actuated by pushrods, as well as side and center dampers that can be adjusted, and front and rear control arms of varying lengths. Pirelli racing tires will be used on the Valkyrie LM. The driver is sitting comfortably in a carbon-fiber race seat, specially designed for them. It has a six-point FIA safety belt and padding on the headrest. The shift lights, monitor screen and built-in fire suppression system are all on the steering wheel. Aston Martin will also offer a special driver development program, with engineers on hand to assist drivers during track days. Owners of the Valkyrie LM can park their cars anywhere they want, though. Aston Martin will not only store and deliver the customer’s car, but they will also offer simulator driving training, full track checks, and classroom teaching before the race. The engineers will provide the owners with statistics and onboard video analysis to help them improve their driving skills. The lucky winners will also receive a full track-day kit, which includes a helmet, suit, boots, HANS device, earpieces, gloves, and underwear that won’t catch fire. Customers will get their Valkyrie LM in the second quarter of 2026. Later that same year, they will have two fully funded track days at F1-level tracks. Aston Martin hasn’t disclosed the cost, but we can estimate it will be at least a few million dollars. Only ten will be made.
