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Aston Martin Valkyrie
Top Gear says the Aston Martin Valkyrie is the fastest ever production car around the Top Gear test track, with a 1:09.7 lap time more than a second faster than the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack, though unlike the Mercedes-AMG One it has yet to visit the Nürburgring. HotCars says Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies co-developed the Valkyrie's engine with Cosworth using F1 know-how to produce the most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever fitted to a production car, with zero turbochargers or superchargers. Car and Driver says the Valkyrie was engineered by the celebrated F1 race-car designer Adrian Newey and returns each year virtually unchanged, keeping its carbon-fiber construction and F1-inspired design intact.
Track record
Top Gear (opens in a new tab) says the Valkyrie is the fastest ever production car around the Top Gear test track at 1:09.7, more than a second faster than the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack, though unlike the Mercedes-AMG One (6:29.4), the Valkyrie has yet to visit the Nürburgring.
The naturally aspirated engine
HotCars (opens in a new tab) says Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies co-developed the Valkyrie's engine with Cosworth using elements of F1 know-how to produce the most powerful engine in a production car with zero turbochargers or superchargers, making the Valkyrie's V12 the most powerful naturally aspirated production-car engine ever built.
Design pedigree
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Aston Martin Valkyrie was engineered by the celebrated race-car designer Adrian Newey, and that it returns each model year virtually unchanged, keeping its technical wizardry, carbon-fiber construction and F1-inspired design intact.
Questions buyers ask
Who designed the Aston Martin Valkyrie?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says F1 race-car designer Adrian Newey engineered it.
Does the Valkyrie have a turbocharged engine?
HotCars (opens in a new tab) says no, it uses the most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever fitted to a production car.
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The 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie is built around 6.5L naturally aspirated Cosworth V12 hybrid, rated at 1,139 horsepower across its track-focused hybrid hypercar body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2024 U.S. lineup has 1 trim.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2024 Valkyrie seats 2 and is a Track-focused hybrid hypercar.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2024 Valkyrie.
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2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie
An older, more track-focused Adrian Newey-designed hypercar than the Valhalla (see aston-martin-valhalla): a 6.5L naturally aspirated Cosworth V12 (1,001 hp on its own) paired with a 141-hp electric motor for 1,139 hp combined.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Aston Martin Valkyrie model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie | 2024 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Aston Martin Valkyrie.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie (also known by its code-names as AM-RB 001 and Nebula) is a limited production hybrid sports car collaboratively built by British automobile manufacturers Aston Martin, Red Bull Racing Advanced Technologies and several other parties, in order to develop a track-oriented car entirely usable and enjoyable as a road car, conceived by Adrian Newey, Andy Palmer, Christian Horner and Simon Sproule; Newey, who was Red Bull Racing's Chief Technical Officer at the time, contributed directly to the design of the car.
- Design
- In February 2017, Aston Martin revealed most of the vehicle's specifications. The final specifications were revealed later in the year.
- Specifications
- The car contains a 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine tailored by Cosworth, which produces around 746 kW; 1,014 PS (1,000 hp) at 10,500 rpm, with a redline of 11,100 rpm. This will make it the most powerful naturally-aspirated engine ever to be fitted to a production road car.
- Production
- Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer announced a policy in a Twitter post on 4 July 2017, stating that if the owner were to "flip" the car (buy and sell quickly to make a profit), the owner would not be provided the opportunity to buy any further special edition models from Aston Martin.
- Variants
- A track-only variant of the Valkyrie called the Valkyrie AMR Pro was introduced at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. Only 25 units were intended to be produced, all of which had already been sold. The AMR Pro uses the same 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine as used in the Valkyrie road car without the KERS system.
- Motorsport
- Aston Martin was one of the first manufacturers to commit to the Le Mans Hypercar class in 2019, with plans to start competition with at least two factory cars in the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship. The car was planned to compete without a hybrid system, despite the road car containing one.
Source: Aston Martin Valkyrie (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Aston Martin Valkyrie at a glance
- Production
- 2016 (AM-RB 001 Concept), 2017 (Valkyrie Prototype VP-1), 2019 (Valkyrie Prototype VP-2), November 2021 – December 2024 (production model)
- Assembly
- United Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire
- Class
- Sports car (S)
- Body style
- 2-door coupé, 2-door targa top (Spider)
- Layout
- Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
- Engine
- 6.5 L Aston Martin-Cosworth RA naturally-aspirated V12
- Electric motor
- 160 hp Integral Powertrain Ltd. permanent magnet synchronous electric motor
- Power output
- 1160 hp
- Battery
- 1.3 kWh Rimac KERS hybrid battery system
- Transmission
- 7-speed Ricardo transmission single-clutch automated manual
- Drivetrain
- Full hybrid
- Wheelbase
- 2770 mm
- Length
- 4500 mm
- Width
- 1965 mm
- Height
- 1070 mm
- Curb weight
- 0 kg
- Related models
- Aston Martin Valhalla
- Designer
- Adrian Newey, Miles Nurnberger
- Also called
- Nebula (original codename), AM-RB 001 (final codename)
Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)
- June 2026, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024 Valkyrie vehicles built with track suspension. In certain driving conditions, the seal within one of the brake master cylinders can deform, resulting in excessive brake pressure which can lead to overheated brakes. Consequence: Brakes that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
- May 2025, Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024 Valkyrie vehicles. Incorrect length screws were used to attach the rear fuse box closing panel, which may result in damage to the wiring harness. Consequence: A damaged wiring harness can lose electrical power and result in the engine stalling or loss of headlights, power assisted steering, and other critical vehicle functions, increasing the risk of…
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2024 Valkyrie come in?
The 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie (track-focused hybrid hypercar) is offered in one trim, Valkyrie.
Q02What are the 2024 Valkyrie trims?
The 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie comes in one trim, Valkyrie.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2024 Valkyrie use?
The 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie is built around 6.5L naturally aspirated Cosworth V12 hybrid, rated at 1,139 horsepower across its track-focused hybrid hypercar body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2024 Valkyrie have?
The 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie is rated at 1,139 horsepower (6.5L naturally aspirated Cosworth V12 hybrid).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2024 Valkyrie?
The 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie is offered with RWD.