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Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupe And Spider Look Fast Even At Low Speeds

The solely factor higher than proudly owning an Aston Martin Valkyrie is having its roofless counterpart parked within the storage as nicely. That should’ve been on this proprietor’s thoughts after they forked out the cash for a Valkyrie Spider. A brand new video exhibits the dynamic duo at a dealership within the UK collectively alongside just a few different uncommon vehicles.

The achingly lovely DB5 grand tourer – one in all solely 887 coupes constructed – joined the duo in Nottingham in addition to a Valkyrie rival within the Ferrari Daytona SP3, capped at simply 599 items. Yes, that Ferrari belongs to the identical proprietor. But the Valkyries are even rarer for the reason that model is making simply 150 coupes and 85 spiders.

In a world dominated by gray and black, we’re delighted to see the 2 Valkyries in vivid colours. The coupe wears Sunburst Yellow whereas the spider retains it elegant in British Racing Green. Both vehicles look quick, even when standing nonetheless, because of a wild aerodynamic bundle that is someway road authorized.

The Valkyrie is likely one of the few new vehicles with actual Formula 1 DNA. There’s additionally a 3rd taste (not pictured right here) for monitor use solely. Limited to 40 items, the AMR Pro has the identical naturally aspirated V12 engine constructed by Cosworth however with out the hybrid part. It too delivers four-digit horsepower even after dropping the electrical bits.

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Ferrari’s Influence on the Creation of the Aston Martin Valkyrie

In a recent interview with Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner by Dax Shepard, it was revealed that the Aston Martin Valkyrie was almost a Ferrari. The development of this extraordinary road car was primarily driven by the desire to retain star Red Bull designer Adrian Newey, who was being courted by Ferrari.

Adrian Newey is renowned as one of the most successful engineers in the history of Formula One. His expertise has led to twelve World Constructors’ Championship victories, and he has played a pivotal role in transforming struggling teams such as Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull through his innovative design solutions.

From 2010 to 2013, Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel dominated Formula One, winning four consecutive constructors’ championships. However, when F1 transitioned to the hybrid era in 2014, Mercedes became the dominant force, securing the championship title from 2014 to 2021. Red Bull only reclaimed the top position in 2022 after a period of relative struggle. It was during these challenging years that Ferrari began pursuing Adrian Newey.