Performance Review: Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 - [2021]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin Valkyrie Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Aston-Martin Valkyrie has a 6500cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Valkyrie shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2020 Lamborghini SC20 6.5 V8. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Valkyrie's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1355 kgs (2987 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 in the same weight category as the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin Valkyrie shares the same bhp with the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1025 bhp)

In terms of power the 6500cc 48V V12 engine produces 1000 bhp (745 kW) @ 10600 rpm similar to the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 (1025 bhp) or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (1000 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 575 lb-ft (779.5 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (590 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin Valkyrie you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (758.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin Valkyrie.

The Aston-Martin Valkyrie has a Power to weight ratio of 738.0 bhp per ton and 424.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Valkyrie competing with the 2019 Bugatti La Voiture Noire 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (758.4 bhp per ton) or the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (754.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Aston-Martin Valkyrie generating around 424.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Apollo Intensa Emozione 6.3 V12 (448.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (447.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.6 secs, this made the Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 as fast as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (2.50 secs) the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (2.50 secs) the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (2.50 secs) the or the 2020 Lamborghini SC20 6.5 V8 (2.50 secs). This Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (2.60 secs) the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the 2020 Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs) the and the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Valkyrie and the 2014 Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin Valkyrie on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.16 secs @ 149.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2014 Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.0 Turbo (9.12 secs), the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (9.13 secs), and the 2010 Bentley Continental SuperSports Flying Star (9.14 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 has a maximum speed of 221mph.

Top Speed of the 2021 Valkyrie equals the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (233 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 then how about the 2017 Zenvo TS1 GT 5.8 V8 10th Anniversary (233 mph), the 2011 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (233 mph), or the 2009 Zenvo ST1 7.0 V8 (233 mph).

Related Links:

2021 Valkyrie Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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