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This is an awesome time to be a hypercar aficionado. The breed has finally matured, so we now have more and more newcomers, while these machines are even set to receive a dedicated class at Le Mans. However, with the increasing emission reduction pressure, it might become more and more difficult to enjoy such a monster with a good old naturally aspirated motor. Well, you can forget all about this when it comes to the Aston Martin Valkyrie.
For one thing, Cosworth recently took to Twitter to announce that the upcoming Aston Martin halo car will be powered by one of its monsters, namely an atmospheric 6.5-liter V12 delivering 1,130 bhp (that's 1,146 hp).
The British tech specialist also did the research work for us, mentioning that the new powerplant will become the world's most powerful naturally aspirated road engine.
With the Valkyrie also set to receive an AMR Pro track-only version, we can't help but wonder if the said output will climb even higher for the circuit edition.
And while the tweet has been removed shortly after surfacing, this comes to confirm the earlier rumors. Speaking of which, forum chat mentioned that the Gaydon toy will also pack electric assistance. We're expecting a 48-Volt system, with a Formula One-style KERS system being on the table.
The record books currently mention Ferrari when it comes to N/A road engines, with the 800 PS 6.5-liter V12 of the 812 Superfast holding the record that will be grabbed by the Valkyrie. Oh and there's also the retired 458 Speciale, whose 605 PS 4.5-liter V8 holds the specific power output record.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is expected to tip the scales at just 2,270 lbs (make that 1,030 kg) and if we factor in the extreme aerodynamic solutions that will be found on the beast, we have the perfect recipe for a memorable contraption.
The British tech specialist also did the research work for us, mentioning that the new powerplant will become the world's most powerful naturally aspirated road engine.
With the Valkyrie also set to receive an AMR Pro track-only version, we can't help but wonder if the said output will climb even higher for the circuit edition.
And while the tweet has been removed shortly after surfacing, this comes to confirm the earlier rumors. Speaking of which, forum chat mentioned that the Gaydon toy will also pack electric assistance. We're expecting a 48-Volt system, with a Formula One-style KERS system being on the table.
The record books currently mention Ferrari when it comes to N/A road engines, with the 800 PS 6.5-liter V12 of the 812 Superfast holding the record that will be grabbed by the Valkyrie. Oh and there's also the retired 458 Speciale, whose 605 PS 4.5-liter V8 holds the specific power output record.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is expected to tip the scales at just 2,270 lbs (make that 1,030 kg) and if we factor in the extreme aerodynamic solutions that will be found on the beast, we have the perfect recipe for a memorable contraption.
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