- Curv Racing will build 24 AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition simulators.
- The rig uses liveries inspired by Aston Martin’s Valkyrie racers.
- Its bespoke steering wheel features carbon fibre, aluminium and paddle shifters.
Aston Martin’s latest Valkyrie-related machine will not get you to the shops, the track or even the end of the driveway. It will, however, let you pretend very convincingly from the comfort of your living room.
Curv Racing has revealed the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition, a limited-run racing simulator created to mark Aston Martin’s 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign. Just 24 examples will be built, with liveries inspired by the #007 and #009 Valkyrie racers set to compete at the famous French endurance race.
Valkyrie vibes, lounge-room limits
The simulator is based on Curv’s existing AMR-C01-R, which Aston Martin and Curv have been producing for very well-heeled sim racers since 2020.
This Hypercar Edition adds the factory-racer link, with Podium Green bodywork and contrast accents referencing Aston’s Le Mans entries.
There is one important catch for anyone expecting full arcade theatrics. The rig is static, with no motion system, motors or hydraulics to move the seat around.
So while it looks ready to launch out of the lounge, the only thing moving will be the driver’s dignity after binning it at Mulsanne for the fifth time.
Proper wheel, serious hardware
The main upgrade is the steering wheel, which borrows heavily from the Valkyrie Hypercar.
It uses carbon-fibre and aluminium construction, with an integrated display, magnetic paddle shifters, dual-clutch paddles, illuminated controls and customisable colour details.
“When we started developing the Hypercar Edition, the focus was on the driving position, steering feel and racing experience,” said Aston Martin test driver and Curv founder Darren Turner. “We wanted it to feel as close as possible to sitting in the Valkyrie Hypercar.”
Pricey pixels
The rest of the package is suitably high-end. A 49-inch curved Samsung Odyssey display offers a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, while the computer uses an Nvidia RTX 50 Series graphics card, Intel processor, 32GB of DDR5 memory and a 2TB SSD.
The simulator is built around a carbon-fibre monocoque and uses a seating position inspired by the Valkyrie. Aston Martin’s grille shape is also worked into the design, because even imaginary racing needs branding.
The price is £58,750 before taxes, or about NZ$135,000. DRIVEN Car Guide understands Aston Martin has not disclosed New Zealand availability. Either way, it costs more than plenty of real sports cars, but at least this one lets you crash at Le Mans without phoning your insurer.