Aston Martin fans are thrilled over the British carmaker's newest cars – the new AMR21 F1 racer and the upcoming F1-derived Aston Martin Valkyrie. In a YouTube video, Mr. JWW discussed with Fraser Dunn, Chief Engineer at Aston Martin Special Projects, some similarities between the newly unveiled AMR21 F1 racer and the Valkyrie F1-derived hypercar.
Road Homologation Makes Valkyrie More Complex Than AMR21
Both the AMR21 F1 race car and the Aston Martin Valkyrie are results of massive feats of engineering. However, Aston Martin isn't finish with the Valkyrie, as the carmaker is still fine-tuning some details that would make the hybrid hypercar drivable by a typical driver. The Valkyrie in the video is dubbed as VP5, which could mean "Valkyrie Prototype 5." Seven prototypes are planned.
Nonetheless, both Mr. JWW and Dunn noted that the Valkyrie is the more complex creation of the two, simply because the development AMR21 has been heavily restricted by racing regulations. In addition, the Valkyrie is more complex due to fact that it has to be homologated to be road legal.
Similarities Between AMR21 And Valkyrie
Nevertheless, the two Aston Martins features a number of similar features. For instance, both have vortex generators and badge boards. Both cars have a similar chassis with similar shape and structure, although the Valkyrie's tub is wider (made for two people) and has a roof.
Sporting the new Aston Martin Racing Green finish, which per Dunn, took around 12 months to develop. The powertrain and suspension for both are hung off the rear section of the tub. In both, the engine forms part of the structure. Both cars even have air intakes located at the same position.
Valkyrie Features Aero That Tailors Downforce To Situation
The AMR21, however, features a more exotic underfloor, five-element wing and aero systems limited by regulations. On the other hand, the Valkyrie boasts larger air tunnels with a two-element wing. Unlike the AMR21, the Valkyrie has an active front lip that moves forwards or rearward, as well as a more advanced rear wing that could be adjusted up or down.
According to Dunn, downforce on the Valkyrie has to be restricted to avoid overloading the tires. Downforce is tailored to the situation, which helps ensure that the center of pressure delivers an aerodynamic balance at the correct place at any point, depending on how the driver pilots the Valkyrie.
Source: Mr. JWW