Aston Martin Valkyrie Smashes Silverstone Lap Record By 10 Seconds

The British brand had once claimed the Valkyrie would be as quick as a Formula 1 car

The previous record had been held by a Porsche 911 GT2 RS modified by Manthey Racing. Aston Martin 's flagship hypercar was also quicker than a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 race car using slick tires. Thanks to a complex underfloor, the Valkyrie produces 1,100 kg of downforce. The Aston Martin Valkyrie has smashed the Silverstone lap record for a street-legal production car, lapping the F1 circuit in 1:56.42.

165 with a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 on slick tires. The record was set on standard Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and while the track was dry, it had rained earlier in the day, slightly reducing grip. Nevertheless, the hypercar was able to pull more than 3.3g in the bends and down the main straight, topped out at 205 mph . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0eWE_WwwLM “The car performed brilliantly.

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