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Valkyrie AMR Pro AM-RB002

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Valkyrie AMR Pro AM-RB002

(2018 - date)

This incredible concept was first shown at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, a track only version of the road going Valkyrie. This is about as extreme as a car can get unhindered by race or road restrictions. AML are suggesting the combined output of the 6.5 litre Cosworth V12 combined with a KERS style energy recovery system will result in a combined power output of more than 1100bhp. This is more than the Valkyrie road car and with a target weight of under 1000 kg, a figure than comfortably exceeds the magic 1:1 power-to-weight ratio. It will also be capable of generating more than its own weight in downforce to give eventual equivalent performance of a F1 or LMP1 sports car.

Valkyrie AMR Pro AM-RB002

Top speed is probably only academic in a high-downforce track car, but AML stated 225mph with others suggesting 250. Of far greater benefit to lap time is the track-only Valkyrie’s ability to achieve lateral acceleration in excess of 3G – a figure far beyond that of any other car derived from a fully homologated road car.

The inspiration behind the Valkyrie AMR Pro is Adrian Newey, Chief Technical Officer of Aston Martin Red Bull Racing together with Aston Martin’s most talented design and engineering teams, led by Marek Reichman – Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer – and David King – Chief Special Operations Officer.

Already by 2018, the then planned production run of 25 cars was already sold out by the time the concept was first shown, even at a suggested price in excess of £3,000,000. Delivery was anticipated to be during 2020 but this has was massively affected by the global pandemic and the difficulties of bringing such a complex car to market.

Valkyrie AMR Pro Concept, Geneva Salon 2018