Recently heard from a friend that one of the Valkyrie's in the Netherlands was officially registered, and this is interesting for one reason. Looking up the plate tells you that the Valkyrie weighs 1335 KG or 2943.171 lbs; this means that Aston Martin was 335 KG off their targeted weight.

Aston Martin Valkyrie specs
Car type | Coupe |
Curb weight | 1030 kg (2271 lbs) |
Introduced | 2019 |
Origin country | United Kingdom |
Views | 7.7k |
Submitted by | benedekpuskas |
Powertrain specs
Engine type | 6.5 litre Cosworth naturally-aspirated V12, 1 electric motor |
Displacement | 6.5 l (397 ci) |
Power | 1176 ps (1160 bhp / 865 kw) @ 10500 rpm |
Torque | 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) |
Power / liter | 181 ps (178 hp) |
Power / weight | 1142 ps (1126 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 874 Nm (644 lb-ft) / t |
Transmission | 7-speed dual clutch |
Layout | middle engine, rear wheel drive |
Valkyrie competition



TypeF173 6h ago
The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR PRO was stated to weigh 1000KG in an interview in the New York Times I think in 2015. The interview was a bit of a mess. The performance metric claims made no sense and I'm too embarrassed to repeat them. They did later state a TARGET 1:1 power to weight ratio so we were expecting 1160KG. I don't believe Aston Martin ever stated 1000KG for the production version particularly as the AMR PRO does WITHOUT electric drives it would have been impossible. That would mean 700KG under the Laferrari.
But it's been so long I may be mistaken. I'll look at it, but not yet.
Anyway, UNDER 3000lbs is a miracle for a naturally aspirated V12 hybrid. And remember dry weight claims and wet weight claims. It affects weight massively. 150KG plus.
Koenigsegg Regera and McLaren Speedtail also into the 1600KG bracket. Just saying.
In fact it's LESS than a McLaren Senna!😲
Mercedes Benz would KILL for that number! ;)

KoenigseggNerd 6h ago @TypeF173
Yup! My intentions weren't to make it seem like 1335KG is a bad number but instead to present facts. As you stated it's incredible they achieved that with a huge 6.5L V12 😅





TypeF173 3d ago
Breaking News Red Bull HYPERCAR 2025! HOLY F!🔥
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/red-bull-rb17-radical-1250bhp-hybrid-hypercar-2025
Quote>"Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) is in the advanced stages of developing a mild-hybrid 1250bhp V8 hypercar due for delivery in 2025, as detailed to Autocar by Christian Horner, CEO of Red Bull Racing and its Advanced Technologies offshoot.
The car has been designed with a minimum of compromises and is aimed primarily at track-day applications, but Horner said the closed-roof vehicle – rendered here by Autocar using a silhouette sketch supplied by the firm – could be made road legal should owners wish to convert them to meet local traffic regulations.
A limited production run of 50 units, built at the rate of 15 per year, is planned. Most of them are already spoken for."

Orabalik 2w ago
Will the production cars stay in one piece without breaking down the first week and we can call it a new record for Aston ?

Lambolover 3w ago
Valkyrie AMR pro onboard at Laguna Seca
2 people in the car
Did around 1:19 as I counted but other sources say it got down to 1:18s and even 1:17s



SpeedKing 2w ago @196ss
Yes one would expect the track only Valkyrie with its race car suspension/aero/slicks and 1100+hp to be very fast. I'm actually more interested in seeing a lap anywhere of the street legal version but so far i've seen nothing that gives me a sound reference point. Is it faster than the Czinger, i suspect so but until we see the Valk on track we won't know for certain...

Lambolover 2w ago @SpeedKing
1:19 with 2 passengers already gives out alot
Not to mention the road going model isn't that different to the track model
Not 5 seconds different


196ss 2w ago @Lambolover
From what I've read they are very different. The AMR pro is more based on the cancelled WEC prototype than on the road Valkyrie. In fact, the only thing they have in common is the engine (although in the AMR pro version it produces a bit more juice, since it's not limited by consumption and environmental requirements).
Also I saw that Aston Martin was claiming a 3:20 lap time at Le Sartre for the AMR pro. I.e. based on that, Laguna Seca should be around 1:10-1:12 or so.

Cocobe 2w ago @196ss
It's just exhibition laps. certainly way more time to be gained.
the Porsche 919 evo did some 1:16 exhibition laps too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3eP6MiXACk&ab_channel=chalucet83

Cocobe 2w ago @196ss
TBH, i'd think this car can do faster than 3:20 on a qualifying lap. The weight should be a bit more than the Toyota hypercar at 1040+kg. At 1100hp, it's more powerful than the Le Mans winner (938hp peak energy, and only parts of the lap). The Valkyrie pro looks to have much more aggressive underbody aero.

UselessSnow 2w ago @196ss
Definitely way more time to be gained, team said it could do sub 1:10 properly dialed in.

KoenigseggNerd 2w ago
I was there at this event, and it was QUICK. The Zenvo didn't even have a chance




196ss 2w ago @SpeedKing
I don't know what AMR Pro capable of. Just saying that if it is almost as fast as the LMP1 (as the manufacturer claims), then it may well compete with the 2007-2008 ALMS race cars:
https://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Laguna_Seca-2008-10-19.html?sort=Qualifying
My understanding is that CART's best qualifying lap was set in 2000 and is 1:07.7:
https://www.autoweek.com/news/a2128386/castroneves-breaks-qualifying-record/


Lambolover 2w ago @196ss
Yes shmee commented that it's actually limited to 800hp for the moment
Edit: I thought Valkyrie had 1000hp so I subtracted 200hp because shmee actually said the car was making 200hp lower but if Valkyrie actually has 1160 that translates to 960hp







Lambolover 2w ago @SpeedKing
I think 919 is lighter and has more downforce than Valkyrie although as Cocobe said, Valkyrie has it's power at all times


Cocobe 2w ago @SpeedKing
The amount of releasable energy per lap will be limited in the proportion of length of circuit relative to the length of Le Mans circuit
multiplied by factor 1.55.
They are only allowed to use 8MJ per lap of Le mans. at 300kw, that's just 26s of deployment at Lemans. Spa allows about 20.5s of deployment. which is still plenty because they just need like 4s at the start of each straight to get it up to speed.


SpeedKing 2w ago @196ss
Ok i guess we'll eventually find out what it's really capable of but i'm more interested in seeing what the street legal less hardcore version can do and so far nothing to be seen anywhere. Unfortunately for me i probably won't get to see the capabilities because my oncologist has told me that i've only got a few months left on this planet🙁




TypeF173 2w ago @SpeedKing
That's exactly right. It's only when you're (a little) older do you look back and think if only if only this if only that! Again I'm very sorry indeed these are but words, but it's all I can say!
But I know the LOSS these things incur absolutely. So spend time with those, family and friends.


TypeF173 2w ago @SpeedKing
Absolutely my friend, I completely understand that. I individually took that phone call for someone, well let's just say someone in the extended line, and now, they're gone!
Anyway I trust you've many months and years ahead man, I've enjoyed our and will continue to do our conversations. When I joined originally my bias was Bugatti, the pre production prototype, not necessarily the Divo etc, but I picked up many new skills very quicky! So I've definitely to Thank You for that. I think I remember the SSC numbers you put up like they were yesterday! 18 months ago? I can't remember exactly! LOL!

Braziliancarguy 2w ago @SpeedKing
Wow man, im sorry for you, thats horrible news😣 But i hope you last much longer than the doctor said... But like TypeF173 said, enjoy your life with your family and friends bro. Best regards, Braziliancarguy

196ss 2w ago @SpeedKing
That's really sad mate.
There's spinning, hustling, thinking you're in a lot of trouble. And then you hear something like that, and suddenly things don't matter so much.
We don't know for sure if there is life after death, but certainly there is life before. So it's worth spending the time you have left, on what really matters to you...
Although, I also hope the doctors are wrong. My uncle was told the same as you some time ago, but to this day he has continued to fight cancer for two years.


Cocobe 2w ago @SpeedKing
i'm so sorry to hear that. so sorry. dude, never give up. NEVER. BTW, lots of people who have been told that they only have a few months of life have outlived said time by 10 folds and more. My grandpa was told he had half a year at most. He started trusting chinese medicine. 20 years later, he's still here.

FastestLaps 2w ago @SpeedKing
BS! This site is 15 years old. In another 15 years your will still be posting here. Let's revisit this thread in 2037!

KoenigseggNerd 2w ago @SpeedKing
I’m so sorry to hear that man. I hope you are able to enjoy the time you have left!

SpeedKing 2w ago @196ss
Thanks but the CT scans don't lie and the chemo stopped working so the writing is on the wall. I'm very much a science based believer and consciousness would not be possible without brain neurons so once it dies there is no consciousness just nothingness. It's been almost 6 years since i got the bowel cancer so i've done reasonably well since it had already got to stage 4 before i found out...



KoenigseggNerd 1m ago
I don't understand why Aston Martin isn't doing any lap times with this car. They've been struggling financially for quite awhile. I guarantee if they set ridiculous lap times with the Valkyrie and destroy the competition it'll make sales absolutely skyrocket like it did with the holy trinity and Lamborghini

FMGhia2 2m ago
Weight is wrong, it will weigh a lot more than 1,030 kg.
New recall campaign also launched and the cars are sitting without being touched or fixed.
They are selling you engine sound for $3Million .
This POS will not be anything like the holy trinity and its design is very mundane.

TypeF173 2m ago
So nothing as yet in terms of confirmation regards any official kerb weight ratings but after looking at old(er) press materials and speaking to other Astonisti based on these figures and benchmarking, the figure is in the region of 1200KG for the Aston Martin Valkyrie hard top.
It's possible that it could go lower but I doubt it. It's more likely just a little above that figure stated above.
Now in isolation that's a stunningly impressive figure for ANY hypercar let alone a hybrid electric assisted monster.
I'll compare them to other forthcoming hybridity electrical assisted hypercars as and when the formation of the next Holy Trinity comes out.
But I think it's safe to say until the ORIGINAL Holy Trinity release their next generation flagships, atleast on that specific and particular metric, she's possibly going to be on top, for a VERY longtime when comparing HYBRID hypercars like for like.
🙂

KoenigseggNerd 2m ago
Aston martin is claiming they’re rolling out 3 a week. Seems more like 1/2 every other week considering only 9-10 customer cars have been delivered so far

TypeF173 2m ago
Just what the FK is going on? If that's REALLY Lawrence Strolls "plan" for Aston Martin research and development then, he's endangering an already tenuous situation?
Jesus Christ, literally speechless. Connect the dots yourselves. Shaking my head!
Quote>"Moers was apparently in talks to develop a German tech base for Aston Martin, moving R&D out of the Gaydon facility and strengthening ties with company stakeholder Mercedes-Benz. According to reports from Car Magazine, Stroll is more interested in setting the R&D in ITALY to give the Brit brand a bit more flair. It is also rumored that the replacement CEO will be former Ferrari CEO Amedo Felisa, but we’ll have to wait and see on that one."
https://jalopnik.com/aston-martin-boss-tobias-moers-quits-over-disagreement-1848876863
🤦

TypeF173 2m ago
First McLaren and now Aston Martin? Woking and Gaydon? Those FERRARI Gentleman are getting everywhere? Thoughts? Me? I've NO problem whatsoever with it, as long as the job gets done! Shaking my head!
Quote>"Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers to leave British firm - official
Ferrari duo to replace Moers; Amedeo Felisa takes on CEO role, Roberto Fedeli to join as CTO."

RickyAstle98 3m ago
My SIMTEST results for this car > ^123
1176PS@10500RPM/900NM@6000RPM ^ 1030KG
0-60 mph @ 2.3 seconds
0-100 mph @ 3.8 seconds
1/16-Mile: 4.1 seconds @ 107 mph
1/8-Mile: 5.9 seconds @ 139 mph
0-150 mph @ 6.7 seconds
1/4-Mile: 8.7 seconds @ 176 mph
0-200 mph @ 12.0 seconds
1/2-Mile: 13.4 seconds @ 208 mph
1-Mile: 21.5 seconds @ 233 mph
Top speed: 242 mph ^ 2-Mile ^4
1) Taken 88% drivetrain power & Cd 0.45 (IRL accels might be better)
2) Frontal area maybe lower than assumed/benchmarked
3) Drag coeff maybe higher than 0.45 (missing data)
4) Drag limited by excessive downforce

TypeF173 3m ago
Aston Martin Valkyrie SMACKS into the wall at Silverstone? Well, YES she actually does?
https://www.motor1.com/news/577335/aston-martin-valkyrie-hits-wall-at-silverstone-youtube/
Quote>"Having a bad day? Enjoy the schadenfreude of seeing an overzealous Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar driver kiss the wall while lapping Silverstone. It's not a hard hit, but any damage to a vehicle with an estimated asking price of $3.2 million is a big deal.
The brief video comes from race car driver Adam Christodoulou. He's standing along the wall at Silverstone, and the Valkyrie comes around the corner. The back end comes loose. The person behind the wheel catches the slide, but the tail comes around the other way."
Well it's just racing, it's nobodies fault. Is what it is. Anyway, video link included within link above.
Come ON Aston Martin. Get her dialed in FFS. Get those b@stard laptimes!


TypeF173 5m ago
Thank You Aston Martin Palm Beach, you're FUNNY too! LOL!
"How Fast is the 2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie Top Speed?"
Quote>"January 19th, 2022 by Aston Martin Palm Beach."
https://www.astonmartinpalmbeach.com/2022-aston-martin-valkyrie-top-speed/
Quote>"2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie Top Speed
Remember how we said that the Valkyrie doesn’t keep anything from its operator? We weren’t kidding. Whereas other hypercars produced by brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Bugatti are restricted to a lower max speed, the 2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie races ahead with an unrestricted top speed of 250 mph!"
They bashed Bugatti and Mercedes Benz!😂
Quote>"That’s right: the 2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie 0-60 MPH time is just 2.5 seconds!"
So those are DEFINITELY being taken into consideration.
They have quoted before I think, but I do not care.😉


TypeF173 5m ago
Also under the rules and regulations of the FMVSS in the United States of America as far as I am aware from previous research the Aston Martin Valkyrie is a "Show and Display" rules and regulations car. It has digital rear view camera's and and the steering wheel definitely doesn't have an airbag present.
Just like John Hennessey's Venom F5. So, people need to stop riding his balls.
😂

TypeF173 5m ago
The 2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie isn't fully homologated and it's "SPEEDKINGS" bloody fault! Ahahaha!
https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/aston-martin-valkyrie-not-coming-to-australia
Quote>"The local branch has confirmed that despite earlier intentions of making the AUD$5m hypercar street legal Down Under, it has fallen foul of the notoriously strict Australian Design Rules (ADRs)."
Further>
Quote>""It's not homologated for here," Aston Martin Regional Director Asia Pacific Patrik Nilsson confirmed to MOTOR at the recent Bathurst 12 Hour.
"There are some markets where, because it's so low volume, some of the requirements for homologation just make it unviable," he added. "So you won't have homologation in the US for instance, same for Australia."
Aston Martin couldn't say which ADR or ADRs were specifically responsible for the nixing of the Valkyrie, although a MOTOR insider hinted it was related to noise.
"I don't have a list of what exactly it contravenes," said Kevin Wall, Regional Manager Australia & New Zealand at Aston Martin."
Speedkings people caused this! Ahahaha!
So, now I've to learn (maybe) about ADR's on top of FMVSS NHTSA EPA and KFC?
LOL! No.


TypeF173 5m ago
Quote>"CEO Tobias Moers recently told TG that the noise in the cabin would be around the 126 decibel mark, meaning customers will need to wear noise-cancelling headphones when driving."
Quote>"Aston has delivered 10 Valkyries to customers so far, with seven being road cars and three track-only AMR Pros."

TypeF173 5m ago
Aston Martin returning to Lemans in 2023? English "scoop" reporting?
Quote>"His reply was bigger and better than I could have possibly hoped, and had it not also been deemed off the record would have represented something of a scoop for me."
Andrew Frankel is the MAN, there's nothing else to state, English automotive journalistic royalty period in England (where I live) so if he's saying he has a scoop from Lawrence Stroll, he's got one period.
Quote>"But let us say for now and as a result of that conversation, I know that Aston Martin is looking very seriously at a return to the place where it has enjoyed more success than any other, including that solitary outright win back in 1959. And were I a betting man, I’d bet plenty on it being there with everyone else on next year’s grid and with the Valkyrie hypercar that, let’s not forget, was always designed with racing at Le Mans in mind until the previous administration lost either the interest or the means to pursue it."
Never got around to going Le Sarthe. Very nearly did once and ended up in Ibiza instead. Didn't regret much as I didn't as I thought as some of the local "attractions" had my attention for most of the stay anyway. LOL!