The Stig went behind the wheel of a $3.5-million Aston Martin Valkyrie, and set a blistering lap time of 1 minute and 9.6 seconds around the famous Top Gear circuit at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, UK. Power comes from a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter Cosworth V12 engine producing over 1,000 horsepower, combined with a hybrid system that boosts the total output to 1,139 bhp.
At first glance, this may look like an Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato to some, but it’s actually a Chevy Malibu in disguise. Unlike other kit cars, this one doesn’t use prefabricated fiberglass panels, as all of the pieces you see were handcrafted from aluminum.
It’s official, the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 is set to compete in the world’s greatest GT series, including the FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Fanatec GT World Challenge.
Limited to 110-units to celebrate 110-years of history, the Astron Martin Valour honors the company’s tradition of front-engined supercars for purists who crave visceral driving experiences. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 5.2L V12 engine making 705 hp and 555 lb-ft of torque, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, enabling it to hit 60 mph in a mere 3.4-seconds.
The Aston Martin Bulldog concept was claimed to have a 237 mph top speed back when it was unveiled in 1979, but the supercar only managed to reach 191 mph. This one-off has been restored by Classic Motor Cars and decided to go for yet another top speed run with Le Mans class winner Darren Turner behind the wheel.