Aston Martin and Curv reveal new Valkyrie Hypercar racing sim
Modelled on the Valkyrie Le Mans racer, this carbon fibre sim might be the closest you'll get to the 24 Hours of Le Mans
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Aston Martin and Curv have revealed a new Valkyrie Hypercar racing simulator.
Complete with carbon monocoque, Valkyrie-inspired steering wheel and custom paint job, the sim has a high-end computer, curved 49-in display and comes with Assetto Corsa pre-installed and ready to play,
With the 24 Hours of Le Mans just a few days away, Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulator have revealed a new high-end sim rig modelled on the Valkyrie race car.
Marking the second year of Aston Martin competing in the Hypercar class with its duo of Valkyries, the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition is a limited-edition racing simulator featuring a carbon fibre monocoque.
Available in #007 and #009 liveries inspired by the entry numbers of Aston’s endurance racers, the simulator is finished in Aston’s own Podium Green. There’s contrasting red or yellow accent colours, and a bespoke, customisable steering wheel just like that of the Valkyrie.
Developed by Aston Martin’s high-performance test driver and three-time Le Mans class winner Darren Turner, the simulator mirrors the driving position of the Valkyrie. It features a curved, 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G95C display with a 240 Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and support for HDR10+ gaming.
The computer features an Nvidia RTX 50 Series graphics card, 32GB of DDR5 memory, 2TB of SSd storage and a custom-engineered chassis with enhancing cooling and airflow. Racing simulator Assetto Corsa is included, and of course the system is also compatible with other PC-based racing sim software.
Hand-built to order, the simulator also features a signature Aston Martin grille at the front, while the Valkyrie-inspired steering wheel is made from aluminium and carbon fibre, and features an integrated 5-inch display, magnetic paddle shifters with dual clutch paddles, silicone grips, and adjustable button and rotary dial lighting.
There’s also an electronically-adjustable sliding pedal box with 200mm of adjustment to help drivers of different heights get comfortable, plus embedded speakers and a Sennheiser headset for a more immersive experience.
Turner said of the sim: “When we started developing the Hypercar Edition, the focus was on the driving position, steering feel and racing experience. Those details are what make a simulator believable. We wanted it to feel as close as possible to sitting in the Valkyrie Hypercar.”
Available to order now and limited to 24 examples, the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition is priced at £58,750 plus taxes.
