Aston Martin and Curv Debut an $80,000 USD Valkyrie-Inspired Racing Sim

The Aston Martin AMR-C01-R brings Le Mans ergonomics, Podium Green liveries and RTX 50 Series power to ultra-exclusive home racing rigs.

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  • Limited to 24 units worldwide, the ultra-exclusive sim rig celebrates Aston Martin’s upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign with liveries inspired by the #007 and #009 Valkyrie hypercars
  • Hand-built in the United Kingdom around a rigid carbon-fiber monocoque featuring a static seating position mirroring the exact ergonomics of the factory race car
  • Outfitted with a 49-inch curved Samsung Odyssey display alongside a bespoke aluminum and carbon-fiber steering wheel boasting magnetic paddle shifters and an integrated LCD

Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulators have officially unveiled the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition. Built to celebrate the British automaker’s impending return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, this ultra-exclusive racing simulator brings the endurance track straight into the living rooms of dedicated collectors. Production is strictly capped at 24 units globally. The aesthetic directly references the factory challengers, offering distinct liveries inspired by the #007 and #009 Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercars. Each chassis sports signature Podium Green bodywork highlighted by contrasting yellow or red accents to capture the visceral spirit of top-tier motorsport.

Hand-built in the United Kingdom, the rig centers on a rigid carbon-fiber monocoque designed to replicate the exact seating geometry of the real-world Valkyrie. Aston Martin high-performance test driver and three-time Le Mans class winner Darren Turner spearheaded the development process to ensure peak authenticity. While the setup remains completely static without hydraulic motion systems, it delivers a highly immersive experience through precise ergonomics. An electronically controlled sliding pedal box provides 200mm of travel via an electric actuator housed within a dust-free carbon enclosure.

The true focal point of the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition is its bespoke steering wheel. Modeled extensively after the actual race car component, the wheel combines aluminum and carbon-fiber construction with silicone grips. Drivers gain complete control over their virtual laps using nine rotary dials and 12 custom push buttons surrounding an integrated five-inch color display. Crisp gear changes are handled by magnetic paddle shifters and dual-clutch paddles featuring an adjustable bite point.

Powering the simulation is a high-end desktop PC equipped with an NVIDIA RTX 50 Series graphics card paired with an Intel processor, 32GB of DDR5 memory and a massive 2TB SSD. Visuals are piped through a massive 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G95C curved monitor pushing a 240Hz refresh rate and a one-millisecond response time for razor-sharp HDR10+ gaming. Assetto Corsa comes pre-installed to get users immediately on the track. Embedded speakers and an included Sennheiser headset complete the audio profile. This level of uncompromising hardware commands a premium, carrying a sticker price of £58,750 GBP (approx. $79,000 USD) before taxes. The simulator positions itself as the ultimate flex for racing enthusiasts seeking the pinnacle of virtual endurance driving.

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