A true F1 car for the road now piloted by two-time FIA Formula One World Champion. A sensational bespoke specification was designed by Fernando Alonso in partnership with Q by Aston Martin. Era-defining hypercar incorporates concepts and technologies taken directly from Formula One. Aston Martin Valkyrie is equipped with a hybrid V12 powertrain, developing a maximum power of 1,155PS.
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Aston Martin’s Aramco Formula 1 Team driver, Fernando Alonso, recently received his Aston Martin Valkyrie, a hypercar that stands out as the ultimate fusion of F1 technology and road car design.
Alonso drove his new Valkyrie hypercar out of the iconic Monte Carlo Bay Hotel, showcasing a bespoke specification created in partnership with the design team at Aston Martin’s bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin.
Alonso’s Valkyrie, inspired by his Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team AMR24 race car, is a sight to behold. Painted in Satin Aston Martin Racing Green with bespoke contrasting AMR Satin Lime Graphics, it accentuates the aerodynamic highlights of the hypercar. The cavernous Venturi Tunnel is further enhanced with the addition of Speed Red and Light and Dark Blue painted graphics. Exposed Carbon Fibre adorns the roof, engine cover, and lower aero, and a Titanium Aston Martin Wings badge proudly sits on the nose. A bespoke ’CAUTION HOT’ graphic has also been applied to the rear, adding a unique touch to the design.
Inside the driver-focussed cabin, the continuation of exposed carbon fibre is expansive, and swathes of Pure Black Alcantra are paired with a contrasting AMR Lime stitch. Alonso’s infamous logo can also be seen embroidered into the headrests in the same AMR Lime thread.
Possibly the most intricate detail is one that most will not see: A red anodised aluminium accelerator pedal etched with the number ‘14’, paying homage, of course, to Fernando Alonso’s driver number, chosen at the age of 14 on 14 July 1996 when he became karting world champion with #14.
“It’s hard to put into words how much I have been looking forward to this day”, said Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team driver Fernando Alonso. “To sit at the wheel of my own Valkyrie, one that I have worked on designing so closely with the team at Q by Aston Martin, is certainly a day to remember. Valkyrie is an F1 car for the road, with so much of the knowledge and technology taken from all Aston Martin has experience on track, and I can’t wait to hit the road.”
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a powerhouse, accelerating from 0-60mph in under 2.5 seconds. Boasting a hybrid 6.5-litre V12 powertrain developing a maximum power of 1,155PS, it incorporates a ferocious combination of F1-inspired aerodynamics and performance. This delivers one of the most intense driving experiences achievable on the road, a feat that is sure to impress any automotive enthusiast.
Like all Aston Martin sports cars, Valkyrie is being built at the marque’s UK Headquarters in Gaydon. A dedicated project delivery team manages the build right through to delivery in a specially commissioned Valkyrie production area. A team of highly skilled technicians hand-build each of the 150 cars, with each Valkyrie taking over 2000 person-hours to create.
Prior to delivery, each Valkyrie undergoes rigorous track-testing at the Aston Martin high-performance facility at Silverstone, the home of British Motorsport. This is where much of the hypercar’s development has taken place, ensuring that every Valkyrie meets the brand’s high standards of performance and quality.
Q by Aston Martin is the brand’s unparalleled personalization service, offering customers the opportunity to unleash their design creativity with limitless possibilities. From unique exterior paint colours and graphics to personalized interior details, Aston Martin customers can create a truly one-of-a-kind specification.
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