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WEC / IMSA - Aston Martin Valkyrie (LMH) technical specification

WEC
IMSA
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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