I drove Aston Martin's road-legal F1 car!
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- čas přidán 2. 05. 2024
- The time has finally come for Mat to get his hands on the insane Aston Martin Valkyrie!
He’s flown over to the Middle East to hit up the Bahrain International Circuit, and he’s going to put this road-legal F1 car through its paces to see just how insane it is once you get behind the wheel!
So what makes the Valkyrie so special? Well for starters, none other than Adrian Newey helped plan and design the aero for the car, from a four-element front wing to an absolutely massive rear diffuser at the back! All of this combines to make the Valkyrie look like no other road-legal car we've seen before!
On the inside, the car may be lacking a bit of storage, but it still comes with a number of functions that you’d find in any car, including an infotainment screen and air conditioning!
Then, of course, we have the incredible power unit. With a 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 coupled with an electric motor, the Valkyrie can produce 1,111hp and 924Nm of torque! It can also rev all the way up to 11,000RPM!!
The question is, will the Valkyrie prove to be as epic on track as it looks? And will Mat be able to handle the insane power of this road-legal hypercar?! It’s time to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:41 Learning the Track
01:53 Design
09:32 First Drive
12:24 Engine, Chassis & Brakes
18:08 Interior
20:19 Track Drive
22:03 Passenger Drive
25:25 Darren v Mat
26:41 AMR Pro Drive
30:05 AMR Pro v Valkyrie - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Name a better car than the Valkyrie. We'll wait...
Toyota Prius
McMurtry Speirling!
A Valkyrie 💀
None
AMG One
Ah what a timing!! Aston Martin and Alonso getting a podium and now we see this review.
Indeed. I really hope Aston Martin can continue this awesome streak over the coming year. Alonso getting the podium after so many years is just inspirational. And carwow, what a review!!! I hope they can get their hands on it again to do a 0-60mph launch time later on.
It’s like a timing chain
Everyone must have forgot Seb got a podium (should be 2 podiums) at his time with Aston Martin. Pretty sure the AMR23 wouldn't be as great if it wasn't for him.
The fact that you can pull 4G's in a car safely is incredible.
Mind bending, and the thing has number plates 💀
Pilots be punching the air rn
Lol the fact that you can Drive this on the Streets 😆
I do the same and don't need an engine or anything mechanical.
@@EMD1028 😂
Adrian Newey is just an absolute legend. Anything that man touches turns to gold
And to think all his work is done on pen/pencil and paper
The only human that could see air
? I guess this one is made by Dan Fallows?
@@kakarottvegeta2897 Nope by Newey
Lovely looking car, but there's alot from other cars and put that together, god dman beautiful
23:00 The car software obviously should implement a feature that prevents the battery from going totally empty because of pressing ERS button. I would totally expect the future buyers to do the same thing even if the risk of emptying battery was mentioned in the manual somewhere.
Lmao my man how are you going to school Aston Martin
@@Keatoil I write software for living (not car software, though) and I know perfectly well that most issues like this are caused by slight errors in the *requirements* for the software before the software is actually written. Hindsight is always 20/20.
That said, I strongly believe that this is just a bug in the software of this car.
@@Keatoil yikes
thought the same thing, i'm also a programmer, thats bad UI/UX ;-)
big experienced corporations make basic mistakes all the time@@Keatoil
Aston was something else in Bahrain, I can see the brand gaining support if they perform well over this season!
Definitely!
As an f1 fan. I agree. Great podium for Alonso
would've been better if vettel was still there to reap the benefits of his hard work over the 2 years.
ASTON-ISHING!!!
I wish vettel had this version of amr
Amazing how Matt became the stick of truth checking those bottom vents 😂
I was waiting for him to fist the exhaust 🤣
🤣😂
Aah shit you beat me to it I just made a comment about this 😢😂
🤣🤣👌🏾🏆
Aston Martin seriously topped themselves & came in the top 3 imo. The name itself "Valkyrie" is so symbolic & legendary. Totally enjoyed the explanation of how the aerodynamic vs the look took place. Overall, a very brilliant video for a one in lifetime car, thank you Mat
Your enduring enthusiasm is what makes this Channel grow exponentially! More power to you Matt and ur crew!
Fair play for Aston Martin allowing Mat to drive the car alone and him for daring to take it up to 180mph!
They surely took precautions (training, insurance, etc.) so don't worry about them.
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He could easily afford it - and it surely has some insurrance
@@TheDomander he couldn't afford it but ok
@@TheDomander Sincerely NOT downplaying Mat here but he couldn't afford a multi million car. He's got his own channel which he shows his cars on 😉
All the guys at Aston Martin seem such genuinely nice guys with so much knowledge about cars!
That's what i loved about the video the most they were so freaking down to earth!
All petrol heads that love the car and job 😜🤙
Only Matt Watson could break at $3 million Hypercar. 😂😂😂😂. Well done mate. 🎉🎉 ✌️✌️☺️
@@Schwabz33 yup
Thats what you get when you interview the actual engineers and not some fancy spokesperson that just got sent down from the office
The British engineering excellence that went into that car is something to be proud of. Just incredible. Brilliant video Matt and team.
Fabulous car, brilliant interaction with one-half of the design team and the engineering lead, then one of the most entertaining test drives I've seen. Above all else, I feel so proud of Aston Martin brand. What the AM team have achieved and are achieving is just monumental!
Trying to drive an F1 circuit in a 1000bhp racing car whilst Matt sits beside you audibly saying “clench your sphincter” must be a new challenge 🤣
"All this vibration is making me need a poo" 🤣
I don't think that the guy casn hear it, if he would heard that I think he would've crashed right away lol
@ 2:44 Dude in tiny jacket is standing like, "Why dance when you can Stance". {0.o} 🤣
That's where the expression "shittin' your pants" comes from 😅😂
what a monster, driving this looks like so much fun
I didn't expected to see your comment here
@@Akira06660 it's a fake bot if you did not notice.
My 2006 Peugeot 107 is miles ahead of this car in the fun department.
@@ashk911 bruh, do you not have the ability to check closer on Zanar.
@@ashk911 Nah Zanar is not a bot. He's a gameplay channel
Mat is really good at this job. He has amassed a lot of knowledge over the years. You can tell from the questions he asks and also the way he comprehends the answers.
honestly the best media coverage of the Valkyrie. Loads of easy to understand technical talk about the car. Loads of really great views of the car, with arguably the best views from the suspension, and the active aero under the car. Super video from you Matt and the rest of CarWow!
Bud, check Hagerty's coverage on this Aston, Henry Catchpole does a fantastic job that video
That AMR Pro lap was an absolute joy to watch. Matt went through sixty different stages of discomfort/amazement.
good vibrations
Absolutely insane you can see his face actually distort from the G force. That’s freaking incredible.
@@twothbeave Yeah I spotted that too. Can’t even imagine what that feels like. Must be incredibly odd.
I’ve only ever driven Hiluxes at work (mine site) and then just you average cars since I never got around to buying one. I bought my first car, which is a little sportier than just a normal sedan. The feeling of 0-100 even in snow is insane. I’ve never felt Gs like that in a car before. Can’t wait until summer comes by.
sixty is wild ☠️😭
@@twothbeave Almost 4 g lateral cornering force. What a beast!
this needs to be the new safety car asap !
Great video Mat. This is the first Valkyrie video I've seen and I waited and made sure to watch for a reason! You didn't disappoint. What an amazing car! Cheers.
TOP GEAR released a video of the same car, at the same time yesterday. Carwow has double the views. Im proud of this channel for becoming a staple in car culture. Mat you're up there with Clarkson, Hammond and Cpt Slow.
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Top Gear would have a lot more views if Clarkson, Hammond and May were still it's hosts though...
@@LRM12o8 Top Gear would actually be relevant if they hadn't sacked Clarkson. Too bad they didn't realize this and now they're less popular than most independent CZcams journalists with 100x lower budgets and crew.
TOP Gear was a very relevant to me and how I feel about cars. I was a fan of the show for a while.
But, the more I watched... the more I began to hate Jeremy and Hammond for their ignorant views about pretty much everything and anything. That only got worse the longer I watched Top Gear and the older I got.
Then to read some of Jeremys' articles about politics made me realize how of a much a boot-licking, secret-agent-Tory, Jeremy really is.
Matt > Clarkson, Hammond, May
In my opinion this is one of the best looking hypercars out right now if not the best looking also really enjoyed all the extra information about the car especially about all the downforce
Adrian Newey knows a thing or two about car design
This and the GMA T50, absolutely amazing
@@lilhades9484 yea I can get with that lol
Koenigsegg has entered the chat
It's proof that aerodynamics sculpt the best designs
Absolutely magnificent video. I honestly think this is my favourite video that you’ve ever done. Love your passion.Thanks Mat 👌
Thanks for a great overview of an incredible car. So much is amazing, but especially the aerodynamics and engine.
How lucky matt is to get to do this as his job. What a life to live.
Matt has a way of socializing with people, and even with a little bit of knowledge about aero does help carry the flow of the conversations. It's a lot more enjoyable to watch than to what Hagerty did, for example.
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MashAllah
Yes. Lucky.
He just sat at home in his basement, writing stupid comments on CZcams and suddenly, this job just appeared in front of Mat and asked to be done by him.
Pure luck indeed. Genius.
Miles's explanation of the aero was excellent: he managed to take a very complicated topic interesting and (somewhat) easy to understand.
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Unintentionally one of the best described aerodynamics explanations for F1 :)
Stunning machine, great informative vid. This is by far the best review of the Valkyrie...and Mat always fun to watch and listen to! Hilarious 🤣
Mat went from getting a vibrating stick from Rimac of truth to becoming the stick of truth with the Aston Martin Valkyrie - what a character arc😂😂😆
Just a really impressive video. I truly appreciate the speech from the designer and from the engineer. It was brilliant. Thanks Mat
Right. Wonder how many times the engineer gave that same talk that day and he didn't seem robotic or anything at all. Totally engaged.
adrian newey is a fukin genius
Entertaining and digestible video on what is a masterpiece and tour de force. Well done.
This review was both entertaining and informative. It was fascinating to watch the reactions to a professional driver tearing up the track. And hey, the time difference wasn't bad at all! Great job on the video!
Adrian Newey can really see air and it's evident with all his works. Hats off to that man especially as a RedBull Racing fan
He had nothing to do with the final car Aston and red bull fell out years ago
@@alexgoss6366 It is quite literally said in the vid that Adrian was the lead aero in the development and Valkyrie wasn't made this year, it was launched in 2021 and was probably designed way back.
@@alexgoss6366 the valkyrie is a red bull design through and through
@@DPW864 yes and no, he was quoted after driving it at Goodwood something along the lines of this car has a lot of problems. The project needed rb to deliver this car not Aston but as they fell out when daddy stroll set up the F1 team to keep his son in a drive it's not the car newey designed
Adrian Newey is a god damn wizard
We don't know how lucky we are to have Mat as a presenter, was smiling and laughing the whole time, hard to do that consistently. Great video and the car is a feat of engineering as it makes fast look slow, that's when you know you have something special. :)
What a gorgeous car. A work of art.
Thought to myself, self, do I really want to watch another video on this car? Not really, but was hooked immediately with Matt’s presentation and humor! Best Valkyrie coverage on the net.
What's your top 5 hyper/supercars choice if you had yo to collect?
This is an absolutely stunning masterpiece and the fact that they managed to make it road legal makes it even more impressive.
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It would fall apart with the state of the uk roads
@@EmuGamesMaster well probably yes but that's a different story XD
Despite the claims, it is far from “a Formula 1 car”.
@@trappenweisseguy27 Its probably as close as you can get
i love how engineer-like the engineer lead is - every time matt interrupts him to explain it easier, he almost looks confused, then happy, as if to say 'oh yes thats a good way of explaining it to the plebians, why did i never think of that'
Adrian fr is just a Aero God. The fact that he still draws cars and visualises it himself before using any software is unreal
The thing is a beauty.
Sadly he was nothing to do with the final product
@@alexgoss6366 it's a shame we won't see him in content like this promoting/talking about the concept, but his contribution and genius is at the very core of the car, I think that's more important in the bigger picture. At least the whole project didn't die just because the relationship ended.
@@alexgoss6366 he did the most crucial thing in early days of partnership with Aston, which was the foundation. Aston hired some of the RB engineers even
I love that it has license plates…just like my car. Good to go shopping. Seriously amazing engineering marvel. The way your guys did the production of the video is also remarkable. Great work, great video, great input from the amazing engineers and, overall, an amazing car. Congratulations +5*!
Matt literally became the stick of truth! 🤣
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That fact about the titanium is mind boggling! That's insane, this was a really cool video. Hope we get to see more informational videos like this one!
I always crack myself up for your vids Mat very unique way of reviewing cars even the misses asks what u watching at times 🤣. Sa fan and this blew my mind just as yours,that engineer talk..........
I have never laughed so hard at a CZcams video as I did just now, watching Mat riding along in the AMR. I literally couldn't breathe - there must be some automotive journalist award waiting for Mat after this one! I still have tears in my eyes!!!!
I need a poo! 🤣
@@trigsretromotors clench your sphincter! 😂
Yep, same here.
I cant breath watching this lool
Same thing here. I laughed so much when Matt was saying he was going to poo.
I am loving this more, because of the interaction with the engineers who build this, we get to learn many new things from it. Keep it up Mat
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Amazing 👏 love the vids keep em coming
Lucky man and the bonus of having the subtleties explained to us by Adrian.
The guys at Aston Martin seem so down to earth and nice, great car.
I am beyond hyped that we finally get a full Valkyrie review 😃. This and the One are definitely poster cars 😃🤩
Matt.. love you man, just seeing you trying to get into the F1 was hilarious.. long may you do what you to best :)
This video was simply incredible. What a ride
Aston Martin: We made the badge 14 microns thick to avoid there being any bad airflow on the car
Mat: Lemme just stick these gopros in the worst positions possible
What they did with that badge is just the equivalent of painting it on.
@@wayando true, but it doesnt look like shit like on the amg one
17:31. The engineer instantly got Mat's joke😂😂
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It's a perfect moment for this video, considering how good Aston Martin F1 team performed in 2023 so far, look forward to the coming races!
This car is insane. Instantly my dream car to drive.
The engine is a work of art! I applaud Aston for creating this because there was a lot that went into this masterpiece. They probably won't make much money on this project.
The engine is Cosworth.
@jomaoliveira79 that doesn't change the fact that the engine is a masterpiece
They don't need to, thanks to Stroll bank rolling them!!
@@jojajo2707 Maybe it's an art piece precisely for being designed and made by Cosworth.
Remember that 150 or whatever was sold and it costs 2.2 mil dollars
You can really tell that the people who worked on this car have a passion and love for it.
So much less akwardness compared to the VW or Mercedes representatives.
Love these guys!
Maybe because the VW and Mercedes reps spoke German primarily?
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Yes completely amazing! The track car totally visceral 😃😅 you’ve got a great sense of humour🏁🏁 had me laughing away👍🏻👍🏻 and it’s such an engineering tour de force!! Thanks to Aston Martin and their clients. Brilliant!!
22:36 most relatable quote ever
Matt screaming at 12:20 would be everyone’s reaction driving this epic machine!! 😂
😂
He is over overreacting . He thinks he is funny. He actually looks like an idiot
I truly hope that all the owners fully appreciate the feats achieved by Aston martin and actually drive this phenomenon
Nah, it'll just cruise round Dubai
@@TheRealOmnissiah unfortunately 💯
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Best video ever by carwow ! Amazing to know about the engineering these marvels have and totally entertaning to see matt's look while in passenger seat :)
Brilliant video Mat. Well done Carwow, what an effort.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is truly one of the best cars we have right now it’s amazing. Thank you for the video Mat!
That one already looks mad but the AMR pro version just looks unbelievable
i hope current valkyrie owners can get upgraded aero packages over the life of the car (if there are better materials or designs that perform better with development along with their formula 1 r&d)
I’ve seen and heard the road going car and it’s absolutely insane in person. The only car which came anywhere close to it for me personally is seeing a Zonda Cinque in person. Imagine owning this beauty and taking it out for a drive every Sunday along some twisty roads; one can only dream.
18:20 The titanium SR 71 wasn't a bomber but it was the fastest piloted air breathing Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance plane ever made.
As much as I celebrate this car for being built, there's a certain irony that so few will ever be introduced to the world--and fewer still will be really driven--that we the audience at large will never get more than a digital equivalent to enjoy for ourselves. Then again, judging from that fender working itself loose on the DB SUV, we won't have to worry about low-quantity production issues either.
The level of engineering in this car is something else
Tnx to Adrian newey
It’s literally a piece of art that you can drive to the Nordschleife while using the sat-nav and listening to your favourite song. Then get your driving partner to hold your coffee and donut while you lap the track quicker than GT3 cars.
Pointless they will not be driven
I loved how proud the engineer was! What an amazing bit of kit
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What a cool car, Mat is quite the character and suits the amazing Valkyrie quite well haha. Thanks for the tour.
Fun fact: The "bomber" referred to at around 18:24 is not actually a bomber. As a matter of fact, it never even had been equipped with armament whatsoever. The Lockheed SR-71 - codenamed "Blackbird" - was a derivative of the Lockheed A-12 program of the CIA in the early 60s. Just like it's precursor the Blackbird was built as a strategic reconaissance aircraft (hence the "SR" in it's name). The Blackbird could reach such high speeds (Vmax of around Mach 3.3) and altitudes that most radar systems back in the days simply couldn't acquire it as a target. And if the rare case occured that it got targeted by a SAM, the standard evasive maneuver was to simply accelerate and outpace the threat. Despite it's definitive withdrawal from service in the late 90s, the Blackbird remains to this day the fastest military aircraft ever put into operational use.
I got goosebumps just watching this - I simply cannot fathom what the actual experience was like. Thanks Mat and team for reviewing this magnificent vehicle/work of art!
Very nice looking car for the future and nice to see you drive it.
Best test ever. Love it
What an absolutely incredible car, the whole video left me speechless. Thank you for sharing this experience with us Matt. Love your content by the way. Have a great day!
1:40 that body panel flex is what you call quality 😂
I thought I was the only that noticed
its a lightweight hypercar
@@asifnoaman8978 incorrect, this image is of the SUV he took around the track to start with.
And in the AMR pro I noticed the rear view mirror (camera) basically works 5% of the time.. ( if you look at the reflection of the internal go pro in back of shots like the one at 28:30)
@@K_M_M_G Ok I understand, you didn't specify which car😂😂
Awesome video and thank you 😊
The Valkyrie is an amazing engineering marvel
The AMR PRO really looks straight outta space no jokes
This will be Fernando’s bonus at the end of season 😂
He would 100% deserve it to be honest.
Stroll already has one.
This car is a piece of art. So stunning from every angles.
The fact that the safe car was going right along with he Valkyrie is impressive.
22:22 "like a PlayStation" 🤣🤣 I don't blame Matt for cause that's what Grand Turismo taught us press the button
Best moment in Mat's entire career/life 12:15
Very clever of AM to get Newey to do the aero. I/m sure that has had an influence as to aero thinking on AM's F1 cars.
Looking forward to seeing how AM does in F1 this season. Off to a good start after Bahrain.
I really love the fact that I can feel the passion in the eyes of the people you interviewed, because cars are also about emotions
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BY FAR, and i've seen them all, THE BEST review on this masterpiece aston
The noise regulation one is genius 😂
Incredible. I only wish we were able to hear the exhaust from outside as normally these cars sound much different in the cabin as they actually do outside.
What a dream ride, amazing engineering and untouchable for just about everyone living.
it's beautiful, literally captured the perfect 50% f1 50% classic aston. awesome!!
Awesome car 🔥🔥🔥,
Mat's face was literally terrified 😫😂
Yet he drives it well though!!!!
Ace video Matt that Aston is ridiculous 😮💨
This was almost as entertaining and informative as old top gear. Well done!
This has been a very long time coming. I am beyond hyped.
That AMR Pro drive 🤣 I was getting Alan Partridge vibes from Mat's expressions there. What a monster machine!
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Shades of the early days of Top Gear in the vibe of this video. Loved the chats with the designers, engineers and drivers. Hugely entertaining. Well done.
By far the best review I have seen of this car. Mat never disappoints.
Hair on my arms instantly standing up with the sound of this car! Amazing form of engineering from Aston Martin!
We want more track videos like this one with more cars like the McMurtry Speirling!