Aston Martin Valkyrie '21

Aston Martin Valkyrie '21
Production Info
	Aston Martin 2021 Road Car United Kingdom
Engine and Power
Engine Code	RA
Aspiration	N/A Hybrid
Displacement	6.5 L
Engine Type	V12
Power	1139 BHP (849 kW)
Torque	680 lb-ft (922 Nm)
Gearbox	7-speed
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Mid-Engined
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Weight	2799 lbs (1270 kg)
PWR	2.46 lbs / HP
Balance	42% / 58%
Performance
Top Speed	238 mph (383 km/h)
PP in GT7	872.45 PP
Dimensions
Length	4506 mm (177.4 in)
Width	1920 mm (75.6 in)
Height	1060 mm (41.7 in)

The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a track-focused hypercar produced by Aston Martin. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 7 as part of Update 1.35.

Colors

Four colors are available for this car:

• Ethanol Silver
• Liquid Petroleum
• Slipstream Green
• Maximum Orange

In-game Description

"A uniquely shaped hypercar with F1-derived aerodynamics."

Few car companies possess a rich and profound history like that of Aston Martin. Founded 110 years ago, the British car company, known for its beautiful and powerful road and race cars, recently produced the Valkyrie, developed in collaboration with Formula 1 constructor Red Bull Racing.

The design started from an idea for an innovative road car devised by Red Bull Racing's designer and aerodynamics expert, Adrian Newey, who took his proposal to Aston Martin where chief designer Marek Reichman took notice. In 2016, the project began in earnest as the "AM-RB 001," the letters standing for Aston Martin and Red Bull. The car was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show as the AM-RB, along with its official name, the Valkyrie.

Production versions of the Valkyrie were first seen in 2021, taking form as a uniquely shaped hypercar that incorporated F1-derived aerodynamics combined with combined with Aston Martin's design language. The front of the car featured a spoiler that directed air through Vented tunnels in the underbody, generating massive downforce at high speed. Inside the teardrop shaped cockpit, the driver and passenger sat with their feet elevated ala an F1 car.

Extensive use of lightweight materials was implemented, including the carbon-fiber body. Even the Aston Martin nose emblem was made lighter, crafted from aluminum measuring only 70 microns wide. As a result, the car tipped the scales at roughly 2205 Ibs, achieving an astonishing power-to-weight ratio of 1.01 kg/HP.

Mounted aft of the cabin is a hybrid power unit that combined a naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 Cosworth engine with a KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System). The total output of the system was rated at 1139 HP, putting the car on par with top category racing machines. Only 150 units of the coupe version of the Valkyrie were offered at US $3 million, and they sold out almost immediately. Then came the "AMR Pro," a Le Mans style competition model, and an open-top "Spider" version. Whatever model you chose, one thing for sure was that the Aston Martin Valkyrie remains one of a handful of hypercars to boast the performance levels of an LMP1 machine.

Brand Central (GT7)

Designed like an F1 machine, this road-going car is certainly deserving of its 'hypercar' status. It is the result of a technological partnership between Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing. Its body features the latest aerodynamic know-how and weight-reducing materials. Unsurprisingly, it was penned by Adrian Newey, a designer responsible for countless F1 legends. The striking exterior is meant to maximize downforce and harness the air that flows around its body. Its power unit, too, is unbelievably fierce. Combining a 6.5L V12, which revs over 10,000rpm, and an electric motor, it can output 1,139 BHP of power.

Café (GT7)

Chris

From the moment of its birth, this Aston Martin Valkyrie was already the stuff of legend. It is the child of a British sports car brand with over a century of history and Red Bull Racing. The aerodynamic elements were penned by one of the greatest designers in F1 history—Adrian Newey. But wait till you hear about its 6.5L naturally-aspirated V12 engine... Which is capable of outputting 1000ps at 10,500 rpm! It's an otherworldly engine deserving of an F1 machine. And yet, believe it or not, this car is street-legal! It is the greatest sports car currently conceivable by an F1 partnership made in heaven.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo 7 (v1.35+)	Aston Martin Brand Central	4,000,000	---

Trivia

• This is currently the most expensive car available for purchase from Brand Central in GT7, beating the record previously held by the Lamborghini Veneno '14.
  • Despite being a road-going hypercar, invitations are not required for purchase, unlike with the One-77 and the Vulcan.
• Due to its high PP, using it in a Quick Race or a Custom Race with Rivals Selection set to Random results to a one-make race.
• Its concept version previously appeared in an Aston Martin Gaydon HQ scape.
• It features an overtake function that works similarly to nitrous and the overtake function in the SF19 and the SF23. However, its usage is tied to the hybrid systems of the car. As such, it regenerates under braking and does not affect the car's eligibility for races where nitrous is prohibited.
  • When the overtake is enabled, the flaps on the underside of the car retract into the body.