Aston Martin has announced that it will participate in the FIA WEC (World Endurance Championship) and the IMSA Championship in the most powerful Hypercar class from the 2025 season, with a prototype based on the Aston Martin Valkyrie.

“It is time to return to the fastest in endurance racing, the most important of which is the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as it has been many years since our last overall win at Le Mans back in 1959,” said CEO Aston Martin, Lawrence Stroll.

The car will be adapted to the rules of the Hypercar class (LMH – Le Mans Hypercar) and will have slightly less horsepower than the current endurance-focused Aston Martin Valkyrie. The Valkyrie is powered by a Cosworth 6.5L naturally-aspirated V12 engine assisted by an electric motor totaling 1,160 hp (865 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed Ricardo single-clutch automated manual transmission. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.6 seconds with a top speed of 402 km/h (250 mph).

Lawrence Stroll also said he hopes owners of current road-legal Aston Martin Valkyries will drive their cars and not keep them in garages.

Source: Aston Martin

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