Ten cars. That’s it. Aston Martin just dropped the Valkyrie LM, and they’re building exactly ten of these track-only monsters. This is hypercar exclusivity on a Pokémon card level—except instead of chasing rare Charizards, you’re hunting naturally aspirated V12 perfection.
While other manufacturers stuff their hypercars with computerized nannies and call it progress, Aston Martin, fresh off development of the Aston Martin Valhalla, went the opposite direction. The Valkyrie LM shares its bones with the Le Mans racer competing in WEC and IMSA. Same chassis. Same aerodynamics. Same Cosworth-built 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 that churns out 697 horsepower.
But here’s where it gets interesting. Strip away FIA ballast requirements, ditch the hybrid system, and remove racing electronics, suddenly you’ve got a hypercar that’s potentially quicker than its racing sibling. Racing regulations exist for competition balance, not ultimate performance.
Ferrari blazed this trail with their 499P Modificata program. That track-only Le Mans derivative costs €5.1 million and produces 858 horsepower, proving wealthy enthusiasts will pay astronomical sums for authentic racing experiences. McLaren’s Senna GTR commanded $1.7 million for just 75 units, while their earlier P1 GTR was reserved exclusively for existing P1 owners.
The sequential seven-speed gearbox carries over unchanged from the race car. Pirelli developed specific track tires to replace the Michelin racing slicks. Most importantly, this thing runs on pump gas instead of racing fuel. Your cockpit experience mirrors a proper race car: six-point FIA harness, fire suppression system, carbon bucket seat. The integrated display shows shift lights and telemetry data.
No leather-wrapped luxury nonsense here.
Aston Martin’s track support program handles everything. They’ll transport your car, provide crew support, offer driver coaching, and analyze your data. You show up, strap in, and experience what 697 naturally aspirated horses feel like with full Le Mans aerodynamics.
First deliveries start in Q2 2026. Aston Martin plans two “Unleashed” track events on F1-grade circuits that year. All ten owners get invited to an exclusive dinner at Gaydon headquarters.
The price tag? Aston Martin isn’t saying, but expect serious money. The standard Valkyrie costs $3.2 million. Based on Ferrari’s Modificata pricing and McLaren’s GTR premiums, figure north of $5 million for this race-bred variant.
Ten cars for the entire planet. No road legal restrictions. No racing regulations. Just pure Valkyrie DNA unleashed on track. That’s how you build a proper hypercar.
