Aston Martin Valkyrie finally takes part in Le Mans! He will definitely win this award

The Aston Martin Valkyrie will continue to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Aston Martin had already planned this a few years ago, but failed due to financial problems.

The question is whether the small manufacturer can compete against Cadillac, Ferrari, Peugeot, Porsche and Toyota, but the Aston Martin Valkyrie will definitely win one prize, namely the one for the racing car with the best sound.

Aston Martin Valkyrie with V12

Almost all Le Mans hypercars use a V6 or a V8 with hybrid support. Aston Martin is also sticking with its 6.5-liter twelve-cylinder engine for the racing version of the Valkyrie.

The V12 naturally aspirated engine, which has to function in the racing car without a hybrid system, runs at a maximum of 11,000 rpm and produces more than 1,000 hp. The block has to be retuned for Le Mans.

Le Mans starts in 2025

Finally, the Aston Martin Valkyrie must meet the rules for a Le Mans hypercar and be able to drive for 24 hours straight without breaking down. This is crucial to win the race.

Aston Martin will no longer take part in Le Mans from next year, but will only compete in 2025. After all, the Valkyrie AMR Pro, as the current track version is called, needs development time.

Even after Daytona and Sebring

Aston Martin will also take part in two races in the USA with the Valkyrie: the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Aston Martin is also active in Formula 1 and various GT series.

Aston Martin once won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 with the DBR1. The brand has achieved several class victories, including with the DBR9, Vantage GTE and Vantage AMR.

Aston Martin Vantage GTE

Aston Martin will soon launch an all-new GT3 and GT4 racing car, again based on the Vantage. The V8 car is primarily intended for customer teams.