The original codename Nebula was an acronym for Newey, Red Bull, and Aston Martin Lagonda. The designation AM-RB 001 reflected the collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull. In March 2017, the final name Valkyrie was announced, chosen to continue Aston Martin's tradition of "V" nomenclature and to distinguish the car as a high-performance model, after the Norse mythological figures. The related Aston Martin Valhalla, referred to as "Son of Valkyrie," derives its name from the same Norse mythological origins.
Newey, serving as Red Bull Racing's Chief Technical Officer, oversaw the aerodynamic profile and the black surfaces — canopy, rear wing, and everything below the waistline. Miles Nurnberger of Aston Martin directed the green exterior painted surfaces. Technical partners beyond the two main organisations included Cosworth (engine), Rimac Automobili (battery system), Multimatic (carbon fibre Monocell), Integral Powertrain Ltd (electric motor), Alcon and Surface Transforms (braking), Bosch (ECU, traction control, ESP), Wipac (lights), and Michelin (tyres).
The exterior features an extensively open underfloor using Bernoulli and Venturi principles to generate 18 kN (1,800 kgf) of downforce through ground effect. All bodywork is carbon fibre. The exhaust exits at the top of the car near the engine, similar to Formula One cars and the Porsche 918 Spyder.
The Valkyrie uses a 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine tailored by Cosworth, producing 746 kW (1,000 hp) at 10,500 rpm with a redline of 11,100 rpm. A KERS-style hybrid system — the electric motor supplied by Integral Powertrain Ltd and the battery by Rimac — adds 120 kW (160 bhp) and 280 N⋅m of torque. Total certified maximum output is 865 kW (1,176 PS) at 10,500 rpm, with peak torque of 900 N⋅m at 6,000 rpm. Vehicle weight stands at 1,030 kg, achieving a power-to-weight ratio exceeding 840 kW per ton. The car accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds. Michelin supplies high-performance Sport Cup 2 tyres (265/35-ZR20 front, 325/30-ZR21 rear) on lightweight magnesium alloy wheels.
The interior has no traditional gauge cluster; a screen on the removable steering wheel serves as the driver display, supplemented by screens for the camera-based side mirrors. Bucket seats are formed from hollow carbon fibre and are 3D-scanned to each owner's body shape due to the extremely compact cabin dimensions.
The track-only Valkyrie AMR Pro was introduced at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. Production was ultimately set at 40 units. It uses the same 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 without the KERS system, producing an estimated 870–970 kW (1,160–1,300 hp). It features 18-inch wheels fitted with Michelin racing tyres based on LMP1 compounds and F1-inspired carbon-carbon brakes, is capable of 3.3 G lateral force and 3.5 G braking, and has a target top speed above 402 km/h (250 mph). In 2021 a production-intent design was unveiled with an LMP1-style rear fin, large dual-element rear wing, and large rear diffuser.
In March 2022, at the opening round of the 2022 Formula One World Championship at Bahrain International Circuit, the AMR Pro was driven for two laps.
Announced in August 2021, the Spider variant features a removable carbon fibre roof and front-hinged dihedral butterfly doors in place of the coupé's gullwing doors. Production began in the second half of 2022, with 85 examples built. The Spider was twice oversubscribed.
Aston Martin introduced the Valkyrie LM in June 2025 as an unrestricted track-only version of the Valkyrie AMR-LMH, celebrating Aston Martin's return to competing for the outright win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is nearly identical to the racing counterpart, with FIA- and IMSA-mandated ballast and electronics removed. Only 10 examples are planned.
Aston Martin committed to the Le Mans Hypercar class in 2019, planning at least two factory cars for the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship. The project was scrapped in February 2020 after the Automobile Club de l'Ouest allowed LMDh vehicles to enter the Hypercar class and Aston Martin's entrance into Formula One left limited finances. The programme was revived three years later in 2023 as the Valkyrie AMR-LMH.
The AMR-LMH does not feature a hybrid system; Aston Martin made extensive modifications to the Cosworth V12 to meet FIA and IMSA competition requirements. The Heart of Racing team initially planned to debut the car at the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona but elected to sit out in favour of additional testing. The Valkyrie AMR-LMH made its racing debut at the 2025 Qatar 1812 km.
Prior to competition, the Valkyrie and the Red Bull Racing RB16 completed a shakedown at Silverstone Circuit, with Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon driving.
Aston Martin produced 150 coupés, 85 Spiders, and 40 AMR Pro models, totalling 275 units. Ten cars were delivered in the last quarter of 2021 — fewer than planned — causing the company to miss its profit target, though all production had been sold prior to delivery. CEO Andy Palmer announced a policy against "flipping" — owners who sold quickly to profit would be excluded from purchasing future Aston Martin special editions, a stance also adopted by manufacturers of the Ford GT and Mercedes-AMG ONE.
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