Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH Hypercars to Compete at 24 Hours of Le Mans

Aston Martin is set to race two Valkyrie AMR-LMH hypercars at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship. This marks a significant milestone for the British manufacturer, which has been working on a Le Mans hypercar for several years.

Key Highlights of the Valkyrie AMR-LMH Hypercars:

• The two cars will be raced by works partner Heart of Racing
• Aston Martin will use a modified version of the road car’s 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 engine
• Most Le Mans hypercars currently use twin-turbo engines

The development of the Valkyrie AMR-LMH hypercars has been a long process, with the project being initially shelved before being revived last year. The specially-built hypercars will not only compete in the World Endurance Championship but also in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Unique Features of the Valkyrie AMR-LMH Hypercars:

Like the road-going Valkyrie and the track-only Valkyrie AMR Pro, the Le Mans hypercar will feature a 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated Cosworth V12 engine. However, the engine will be modified to comply with Balance of Performance requirements and endure the challenges of endurance racing. The hybrid system present in the road car will be omitted in the race car.

Testing of the Valkyrie AMR-LMH hypercars has already begun at Silverstone and the Portimao circuit in Portugal. Aston Martin aims to have a competitive edge in the Hypercar series with its V12 engine, as opposed to competitors using twin-turbocharged V6 or V8 engines.

Exciting Future for Aston Martin at Le Mans

Adam Carter, Aston Martin’s head of Endurance Motorsport, expressed optimism about the Valkyrie AMR-LMH program, stating, “In 2025, with our works team the Heart of Racing, we intend to put two Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH hypercars on the grid, to compete alongside a fantastic array of the world’s best sportscar manufacturers.” The team is working diligently to ensure a strong performance at Le Mans and other endurance racing events.