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Aston Martin Valkyrie LM Gives Customers Their Own Le Mans Car


Just a week before its return to top-level racing at Le Mans, Aston Martin has revealed another version of its V-12-powered Valkyrie supercar. Called the Valkyrie LM, it’s essentially just a customer variant of the Valkyrie that will race at the legendary 24-hour enduro, albeit with fewer regulatory restrictions.

Limited to just 10 examples, the Valkyrie LM will share the same chassis and bodywork as the car you’ll see zipping around Circuit de la Sarthe on June 14. Underneath the skin, you’ll find an identical double-wishbone suspension with pushrod torsion bar springs, alongside adjustable side and central dampers. It’ll also have the same 6.5-liter naturally aspirated, Cosworth-sourced V-12 engine, paired to the same seven-speed, paddle-shifted sequential transmission.




Photo by: Aston Martin




Photo by: Aston Martin




Photo by: Aston Martin

But while the Valkyries destined for the WEC and IMSA championships are restricted by ballasts and FIA-regulated electronics, the LM won’t have either. Theoretically, it should be even quicker than the actual race cars, since it’ll be lighter. The car will also be easier to run, with specific Pirelli slicks and a recalibration to run on readily available fuel. 

Aston says it has reworked the cockpit interface for more casual track day use. There’s a six-point, FIA-rated harness and a fire suppression system, along with a carbon fiber bucket seat, an integrated driver display, and, of course, shift lights. 

“It is important to emphasise that the Valkyrie LM is close to identical to the race car that is currently competing in WEC and IMSA, with only a few minor deviations to ensure it is a non-homologated variant and is accessible for customers to experience and enjoy,” says Adam Carter, Aston Martin’s head of endurance motorsport. “Valkyrie LM represents the most authentic Hypercar track experience that is now available.”

Buyers of the Valkyrie LM will be able to take full possession of their cars, but if you’re the type who prefers to arrive and drive, Aston Martin will offer a program where you can do just that, with all the transportation and crew support handled by the brand. The company will even supply driver coaches, classroom sessions, and data analysis as needed. 




Photo by: Aston Martin

Aston Martin predicts first deliveries will start in the second quarter of 2026. At the end of that year, the company will invite all 10 owners to a “special evening” at its headquarters in Gaydon, England, which will include a fancy dinner. 

There’s no price available for the Valkyrie LM, though it’s likely to cost a pretty penny, seeing as how the normal Valkyrie is a $3.2-million car.



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