WEC / IMSA
WEC / IMSA - Aston Martin Valkyrie (LMH) technical specification
5 Feb. 2026 • 0:01
ENGINE
- 6.5 litre V12 naturally aspirated
- Based on original Valkyrie road car engine Power 500 kW +/-20kW*
- Weight >165kg*
- Dry sump oil system
- Bespoke race optimised exhaust system
FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel cell to FiA safety standards
- Single point Krontec rapid refuelling coupling
DRIVELINE / TRANSMISSION
- Rear wheel drive
- Xtrac seven speed (+ reverse) sequential transmission
- AP Racing carbon/carbon multi-plate clutch
- Mechanical limited-slip differential with externally adjustable preload Semi-automatic paddle shift gear change
- Direct acting electric gear shift actuator
- Electric pit-lane pull-away starter motor
- Mandatory driveshaft torque sensors
BRAKES
- Bespoke Alcon 6-piston front calipers
- AP Racing carbon/carbon front discs/pads Bespoke Alcon 6-piston rear calipers
- AP Racing carbon/carbon rear discs/pads Driver adjustable front/rear brake bias
- CFD optimised front/rear brake cooling ducts
CHASSIS
- Carbon monocoque survival cell to FiA safety standards High speed pneumatic jack system
STEERING
- Power assisted steering
- Ultra-lightweight 6-paddle quick-release electronic carbon fibre steering wheel
SUSPENSION
- Optimised geometry double wishbone suspension front and rear
- Pushrod actuated torsion bar springs front and rear with adjustable side and central dampers
- Adjustable anti-roll bars
WHEELS
- Forged aluminium 12.5” x 18” front Forged aluminium 14.0” x 18” rear Captive wheel nut design
TYRES
- Michelin Pilot Sport 29/71 – 18 front Michelin Pilot Sport 34/71 – 18 rear
COCKPIT
- Optimised for safety, driver access and visibility
- Custom carbon fibre race seat with shoulder support. Mandatory headrest padding surround
- Six-point Schroth FiA 8853 safety harness
- FiA 8865 fire extinguisher system
- Steering wheel integrated customisable driver display and shift lights
- Separate dashboard mounted shift lights and marshalling display
- Mandatory day/night mode rear view camera
- Cockpit air conditioning
- Electrically operated driver drinks system
AERODYNAMICS / BODYWORK
- Aerodynamics developed to meet regulation homologation criteria
- Single homologated Adjustable Aerodynamic Device (AAD)
- Venturi tunnel underbody
- Two-element front and rear wings
- Quick-change front and rear bodywork
- Front and rear impact absorbing structures
- Mandatory spectator information display panel
- High visibility rear rain/fog lights integrated into rear wing endplates
WEIGHT
- Weight - 1030kg* without driver and fuel (permitted minimum)
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