Aston Martin to make track-day version of Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar

Aston Martin is billing a new track-day version of its Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar as near-identical to the race car.

The Aston Martin Valkyrie LM Hypercar boasts the same maximum power output of 520kW (697bhp) from its 6.5-litre V12 as the World Endurance Championship and IMSA Sportscar Championship contender.

The differences between the two cars represent, said Aston head of endurance motorsport Adam Carter, “only a few minor deviations to ensure it is a non-homologated variant and is accessible for customers to experience and enjoy”.

This will include the removal of FIA-regulation electronics, a bespoke cockpit interface tailored for track days and the use of Pirelli rather than Michelin tyres.

“Valkyrie LM represents the most authentic Hypercar track experience that is now available,” he continued.

Aston CEO Adrian Hallmark said: “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.

“Valkyrie LM is an exquisite opportunity to be part of the most exclusive Aston Martin owners’ club in the world, a group who can immerse themselves in the purest and most comparable endurance driving experience, one that would otherwise only be available to our works drivers operating at the very limit of sportscar racing’s highest echelon.”

Production of the Valkyrie LM will be limited to 10 cars, whose owners will be able to take part in a special programme during Aston’s so-called ‘Unleashed’ track experience events. 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. Aston has put the price of the Valkyrie LM at “circa $5 million Usd. plus taxes”.

Aston Martin will look after the cars and offer a driver development programme tailored, it explained, “to support harness and optimise their driving ability and provide them with the ultimate top-flight motorsport experience”.

Aston Martin Valkyrie track day car

Photo by: Aston Martin

The British manufacturer is taking a leaf out of Ferrari’s book after the launch of the Modificata version of its two-time Le Mans-winning 499P LMH.

Ferrari is understood to have sold well in excess of 20 Modificatas, which take part in its Clienti events, since its launch at the end of 2023.

The Ferrari, however, is different in key areas to the LMH – one of these a push-to-pass power boost from its hybrid system, which increases peak power to 640kW or 860bhp.

Deliveries of the first Valkyrie LMs will start in the middle of next year ahead of two track days at Formula 1-grade circuits later in the year.

Plans to race the Valkyrie in the WEC were announced in 2019 before being put on hold early the following year, but development of the still-born LMH fed into the AMR Pro track day car.

This car was the starting point for the development of the LMH that entered competition this year.