Aston Martin Valkyrie — RossDrives

Verdict

S

BHP

1140 bhp

0–60

2.5 s

Top speed

217 mph

MPG

12 mpg

Used

$3,500,000-$5,000,000

Strengths

Engineering is genuinely a step beyond peers
11,100rpm V12 is unique
Adrian Newey halo

Weaknesses

Cabin is brutally race-spec
Service intervals are short
Allocation lottery for new buyers

Notable tech

Cosworth-built 6.5 V12 to 11,100rpm (highest-revving production V12 ever)
KERS-style hybrid from Rimac
Full ground-effect aero
Carbon-fiber monocoque
7-speed sequential

Common issues

Hybrid battery cooling firmware
Track-day-only running of cooling system
Sequential gearbox service intervals very short

Used-market budget

$3,800,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.