The term ‘Hypercar’ is truly complemented by the Aston Martin Valkyrie that lurks at the outer limits of road-legal realms. Initially debuting as a concept in 2016, the Valkyrie is one of the most powerful road-legal cars built in collaboration with Red Bull Racing’s Adrian Newey, who is a seasoned pro at the F1 paddock. Fusing automotive technology and luxury, the hypercar has a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine developed by Cosworth, paired with a hybrid system to produce a combined 1,160 horsepower. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds, with a top speed exceeding 250 mph.
All those numbers are enough to ignite any motorhead’s lust for adrenaline-pumping action. The London-based ultra-luxury brand has the Valkyrie as one of its most prized possessions that you can own for $3.5 million upwards. For someone like me, who is humble in that regard, the next best thing is to own a scaled-down replica of the performance coupe. If it’s an official LEGO set designed by Aston Martin, then what could be better?
Designer: Aston Martin and LEGO Group
The LEGO Technic Aston Martin Valkyrie manages to emulate the real thing in most of its form with detailed precision. This intricate LEGO set comprises more than 700 pieces that come together to take the shape of the aerodynamic car in Podium Green livery. Keeping every little element true to the Valkyrie’s engineering is what makes this LEGO creation special, just like the LEGO Porsche GT4 E-Performance model and the G-Wagon. According to Marek Reichman, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin, “Our collaboration with LEGO Technic celebrates the impossible engineering and visionary thinking that brought Valkyrie to life. By integrating it into the Gameloft Asphalt Legends UNITE gaming platform, we’re not only immortalizing its legacy but also introducing this otherworldly machine to a new audience in a creative way.”
This LEGO model Valkyrie gets a detailed V12 engine with moving pistons and a working differential, which should delight purists. Also, there are functional gull-winged doors and a steering wheel controlled via the top-mounted lever in case you want to take it on a ride down the hallway. Alexandra Dragomir, Marketing Manager for LEGO Technic, says, “We’re thrilled to bring Aston Martin’s hypercar to life in brick form, as well as an in-game experience on Gameloft Asphalt Legends UNITE gaming platform.” For Asphalt fans, each purchased kit will bring the opportunity to unlock the virtual LEGO Valkyrie and the true-to-life Aston Martin in the video game. For proud owners of the hypercar, they can have fun behind the virtual wheel in racing sims.
It measures approximately 11 inches in length, 5 inches in width, and 2.5 inches in height. This LEGO set will be available only in Podium Green color for $60 and will become the center of focus in your living room bookshelf or geeky desk setup. You can buy it from the official LEGO website from 1 August onwards. When the Valhalla set arrives is anybody’s guess, and that’ll be an even better dopamine hit for motorheads and passionate LEGO collectors.
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