Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar Makes Track Debut Ahead of 2025 Le Mans Entry

Aston Martin has begun testing its Valkyrie AMR-LMH hypercar, a crucial step towards competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2025. Developed with The Heart of Racing, the car has undergone shakedown and evaluation tests at Aston Martin Performance Technologies in the UK. Experienced drivers Darren Turner, Mario Farnbacher, and Harry Tincknell conducted the initial tests, followed by track testing at Silverstone Circuit. Aston Martin plans to enter two Valkyrie AMR-LMH cars in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and one in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA) for the 2025 season. The Heart of Racing will manage these entries from their Phoenix headquarters for IMSA and a new UK base for WEC. This collaboration sets Aston Martin up for a strong presence in endurance racing.

Adam Carter, Aston Martin Head of Endurance Motorsport, said: “The Valkyrie AMR-LMH sets its own standard as a thoroughbred endurance competition car. It is a pure, leading-edge racing machine, and while it is very early in the testing cycle, from what we have witnessed so far, we are satisfied that it is achieving the targets and criteria we have set out for it to accomplish.”

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The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH is a unique hypercar in global endurance motorsport. Unlike its competitors, this hypercar boasts direct lineage from the road-going Aston Martin Valkyrie. At its heart lies a modified version of Cosworth's 6.5-litre V12 engine, capable of an astonishing 11,000rpm and delivering over 1,000bhp. This extraordinary powerplant, shared with its road-car sibling, sets the Valkyrie AMR-LMH apart as a truly exceptional contender in endurance racing.

About Aston Martin Valkyrie

The Valkyrie is a radical departure from Aston Martin's traditional design. Unlike the brand's usual understated elegance, this hypercar embraces bold extravagance. It features a powerful Cosworth V12 engine paired with a hybrid system. The V12 engine alone generates 1,000bhp and 740Nm of torque, while the hybrid system adds 160bhp and 280Nm, for a combined output of 1,160bhp and 900Nm.

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Developed with Integral Powertrain Ltd and Rimac, the Valkyrie's hybrid system uses F1-inspired KERS technology. This engineering marvel propels the car from 0 to 100km/h in just 2.5 seconds, with a top speed of 354km/h.