Aston Martin has unveiled the Valkyrie AMR Pro, a track-only version of its hypercar which is based on development work carried out for an axed Le Mans project.
Aston Martin claims the AMR Pro can lap the 8.5-mile Le Mans 24 Hours circuit in 3mins 20secs – that’s as quick as the projected times for the LMP1 cars that will contest this year’s event.
Although the design of the AMR Pro takes inspiration from the mothballed project to contest the famous endurance race, Aston Martin said it was able to push the envelope of development yet further as the car does not need to meet any regulations.
For instance, the wheelbase has been extended by 380mm and the chassis track by 96mm at the front and 115mm at the back, while the aerodynamic package extends of the car by 260mm.
Aston Martin said the AMR Pro can offer more than twice the downforce of the road car.
The AMR Pro uses the road car’s 6.5-litre Cosworth V12 engine, although to save weight and improve performance, the hybrid system has been removed and the engine now revs to 11,000rom. By the time production begins, the unit should be able to produce 1,000hp.
A 40-car production run is planned, with all cars being produced in left-hand drive, and the first deliveries are expected to commence in the fourth quarter of this year.
Pricing has not been announced.
“The entire Aston Martin Valkyrie programme has been an extraordinary adventure in engineering,” said Tobias Moers, Aston Martin CEO.
“As an expression of the passion and expertise that can be found within Aston Martin and its closest technical partners, Valkyrie AMR Pro is a project beyond compare, a true ‘no rules’ track-only version.
“The Valkyrie AMR Pro is testament to Aston Martin’s commitment to pure performance and this performance DNA will be evident in our future product portfolio. Nothing else looks like it, nothing else sounds like it, and I am absolutely certain nothing else will drive like it.”
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