Aston Martin Valkyrie LM – Le Mans Dreams for the Lucky Few

Aston Martin is giving just ten lucky (and likely extremely wealthy) punters the chance to live their very own Le Mans fantasy, unveiling the outrageous Valkyrie LM. This non-homologated, track-only hypercar isn’t just a motorsport tribute – it’s a raw, V12-screaming, corner-shredding tribute to Aston’s racing DNA, engineered for those who want the thrill of top-tier endurance racing without actually being Roy Salvadori. Or, more importantly, without having to deal with pesky FIA compliance.

The Valkyrie LM shares its skeleton with the real-deal Valkyrie Hypercar currently prepping to tear through Circuit de la Sarthe in the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA. Under its sculpted carbon skin sits a screaming Cosworth-built 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12, capped at a regulation-matching 520kW (697bhp), delivered via a seven-speed sequential gearbox. Rear-wheel drive, pushrod suspension, and Pirelli slicks round out what is effectively a Le Mans prototype in designer shoes.

But make no mistake—this isn’t just a museum piece or a ‘track day special’ in name only. It’s built to be driven—hard—and tailored to its owner’s talent level. Aston Martin has stripped out competition ballast, closed-loop torque management, and race telemetry gubbins in favour of a more forgiving (but still thrilling) track experience. The recalibrated V12 now runs on regular high-octane fuel, and the bespoke cockpit is designed with safety and comfort in mind, including a six-point harness, race seat, and a fire suppression system—because spontaneous combustion is so last season.

Owners don’t just get a car; they get a lifestyle. The Valkyrie LM Performance Club offers a fly-in-and-drive package that’s more five-star resort than pit lane panic. Aston’s motorsport division handles everything from car storage and transport to simulator sessions, pre-track data reviews, and one-on-one coaching. Drivers are kitted out in full race regalia, enjoy F1-standard circuits, and finish their journey with a black-tie dinner at Gaydon HQ. Think of it as a hypercar finishing school—with champagne.

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ABOVE: Aston Martin Valkyrie LM

Only 10 Valkyrie LMs will be built, with deliveries commencing in Q2 2026 to coincide with the UNLEASHED track program. And yes, they’re expected to be fast, furious, and utterly fabulous. For those wanting to get closer to Le Mans without committing to 24 hours in a fireproof onesie, this is the ultimate automotive indulgence. As Aston Martin puts it, there’s nothing quite like Valkyrie—unless you happen to be driving one, flat-out, at over 320km/h.

VALKYRIE LM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

ENGINE
6.5 litre V12 naturally aspirated
Power 520 kW
Dry sump oil system
Bespoke race optimised exhaust system

FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel cell to FiA safety standards

DRIVELINE / TRANSMISSION
Rear wheel drive
Seven speed (+ reverse) sequential transmission
Carbon/carbon multi-plate clutch
Mechanical limited-slip differential
Semi-automatic paddle shift gear change
Electric pit-lane pull-away starter motor

BRAKES
Bespoke six pot front calipers
Carbon/carbon front discs/pads
Bespoke six pot rear calipers
Carbon/carbon rear discs/pads

CHASSIS
Carbon monocoque survival cell
High speed pneumatic jack system

STEERING
Power assisted steering
Ultra-lightweight 6-paddle quick-release electronic carbon fibre steering wheel

SUSPENSION
Optimised geometry double wishbone suspension front and rear
Pushrod actuated torsion bar springs front and rear with adjustable side and central dampers
Setup optimised for customer track day driving

WHEELS
Forged aluminium 12.5” x 18” front
Forged aluminium 14.0” x 18” rear
Captive wheel nut design

TYRES
Bespoke Pirelli track tyre – 18” front/rear

COCKPIT
Optimised for safety, driver access and visibility
Custom carbon fibre race seat with shoulder support and headrest padding surround
Six-point FiA 8853 safety harness
FiA 8865 fire extinguisher system
Steering wheel integrated driver display and shift lights
Rear view camera

AERODYNAMICS / BODYWORK
Aerodynamics developed to meet ACO/FiA LMH regulation homologation criteria
Adjustable Aerodynamic Device (AAD) – Front Wing Flap
Venturi tunnel underbody
Two-element front and rear wings
Quick-change front and rear bodywork
Front and rear impact absorbing structures
High output front lighting tailored for endurance racing
High visibility rear rain/fog lights integrated into rear wing endplates

WEIGHT
Weight – ≤1030kg without driver and fuel

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