Chris Harris Drives The 1,000HP Aston Martin Valkyrie

What would you do if you had 2 hours at the Bahrain International Circuit and a £3.5 million Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro?
Chris Harris was recently invited to drive the car in Bahrain and put it through its paces. Is this the most revolutionary hypercar of recent times? Capable of lapping 24H Le Mans circuit in 3mins 20seconds!
Apologies to viewers for the poor audio level during the in-car footage. We have done our best to decipher what Chris says and add subtitles accordingly.
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[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

It's a rare occasion where Chris is fully blown away by a car.

[@jep1912]

Thanks for your insight…🙄

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

​@@jep1912 So we need a degree in philosophy or engineering to leave a comment on a KZbin video, now? I think it was short, sweet, and pretty appropriate.

[@Pilkie101]

​@Momus Get off!

[@michaelallen2501]

​@@jep1912 FOH.

[@JGunit]

This isn't a car per say. Find me ONE, on a dealership lot and I'll kiss your ass.

[@DWillis7]

I could listen to this car all day long. What a masterpiece.

[@Thesunscreen]

Actually there are strong indications that Chris tried to say something to us? His lips keep moving, but all I hear are "BRAAAAaaaP BRaaAAAAAAAA BRAAAA BBRAAWWHHP"

[@prolapsed5104]

It's such a huge part of the experience, there's a few points where the film cuts to outside shots and I heard the engine screaming which just transports me back to watching F1 as a kid!

[@malcolmjcullen]

The early videos that came out a few years ago (just checked, 2018 - yikes!), of just the engine doing dyno testing at Cosworth, were amazing.

[@HorrorUberAlles]

It's practically like an early '90s F1 racecar. Us old whippersnappers who grew up watching F1 in the '90s are over the moon with this car! It sounds GODLIKE!

[@michelevigliani1949]

That's art,go Aston Martin

[@VinayakPande53]

Aston needs to enter this in the WEC as soon as possible.

[@athilsageer]

I don’t think the current regulations allow such a car. The engine will need a strong hybrid packaging. That itself could change the whole design of the car

[@TobRacer]

@@athilsageer The Glickenhaus and the ByKolles Vanwall don't have any Hybrid systems. Aston could go on the same route.

[@stevemcq3154]

Sorry guys but the rules were made for that particular car and Aston were actually committed to debut in 2021 WEC season. It all fell apart when the company crumbled after that COVID thing and Lawrence Stroll came to the rescue. He axed the program and launched the F1 team instead. Now it is too late to go back as the rules were tweaked to accomodate more manufacturers in the WEC such as Porsche, BMW, Alpine, Lamborghini and maybe Honda (using the US only Acura machine if they want it).

[@f1master973]

My words exactly

[@jimross5838]

​@@athilsageerThe rules were designed around this car. The reason the weight of the LMH class is so high is because Aston pushed so they could race this. They committed for entry in 2021 then cancelled so Stroll could go F1

[@roberthart3305]

Wow, Chris got bleeped! I've never seen Chris so amazed by a car before. It was like watching a kid in a (very expensive) candy store. LOL It certainly is an amazing piece of automotive art.

[@sports2hedz542]

This was so much better than the Top Gear piece. Seems he can be totally himself on Collecting Cars. The GOAT!

[@markscarborough1018]

Very true.... except he did really, really like that Alfaholics GTA-R too. It's impossible to ever say something is best, it depends on the purpose. Different cars for different courses I guess!

[@happycapy4]

This is one of the most special bits of car journalism I've ever seen

[@GJB21]

Everyone’s out here driving the already insane but regular Valkyrie while Mr Harris is driving the AMR Pro

[@Samson44444]

He drove it before too

[@wesd991]

​@@Samson44444 what he means is every other journalist only got to drive the regular street version while Mr Harris got to drive the AMR pro

[@devandrasimanjuntak1646]

a more likely scenario is that they were all barely alive after driving the regular Valkyrie. The AMR Pro might actually make them pass out while driving 😂

[@BANDANA960]

@@wesd991 I reckon they’ve taken onboard the fact he’s an experienced GT Driver and also the fact he’s driven the Aston Martin Vulcan round Yas Marina too. Doesn’t surprise me somewhat he’s so unbelievably capable.

[@ZxAMobile]

@@devandrasimanjuntak1646Im getting the amr pro in 2 months ~

[@Joshkemponcars]

This is it, peak Chris Harris on cars! 😍🙌🏼

[@nielsreiziger4850]

The screaming YES from Chris sums it up pretty much. What a machine, incredible engineering from Aston Martin and Cosworth

[@TerribleTimes]

WOW @ the 2:50 mark! Never seen Chris that animated before !!

[@ToneFuentes]

A tea in hand, headphones on and the orchestra of that V12... goosebumps!

[@weeeeee374]

This is by far the best era for super/hyper cars. It's awesome

[@japslapr]

Electric is in its infancy.... just give them 15 years...

[@not_glad]

​@@japslaprelectric has been around of a very long time. The battery tech isn't improving fast enough for a 15 year window. Either heavy cars or short races. 100 years is more reasonable to match this performance on all levels. Motors can be light and powerful but we don't have a good enough energy storage method.

[@japslapr]

@Not_Gladwin I said that in terms of super/hyper cars. We don't need 400 mile range in them. Storage isn't an issue. The USE of electric in cars is in its infancy stages... look at the difference from 15 years ago..... itll do the same in another 15.

[@engared]

@@japslaprgive me a proper unrestricted V12 any, day, of the week. This electric nonsense can shove it.

[@japslapr]

@@engared if you'd rather sound good and lose/go slower, sure. You can hate all you want... outside of dragsers, the fastest cars in the world use electric power somehow.

[@jamdc2000]

CH has the best video recording team, they really know when to add music and when to let us hear the engine

[@oskar6661]

I haven't seen Chris this excited since the Alfaholics car, and that's saying something. It is a damn shame this car (or versions of it) are not currently slated for involvement in HyperCar. I believe "a" Valkyrie was originally part of that plan before their financial woes.

[@Tom-lf8hx]

That alfa and his personal 2cv, you can see the love

[@Commentsmac]

Driving that fast and narrating is impossible! Such a truly talented guy!

[@megamike00712]

What an absolute work of art, racing machinery at its finest! God bless you Aston Martin for building such incredible cars! From big heavy gt cars to the top of the heap of hypercar glory. This is an automotive company is enthusiasts can get behind! Now I just need to figure out how to make enough to have one.

[@EmoDKTsuchiya]

Sell your soul

[@tobyscorer9153]

If only kidneys were worth more 😂 Astons are easily the most beautifully designed cars and I'm in love with V12 noise

[@deanrowland7247]

What a car, awesome piece of engineering. And a class video too, Chris never disappoints, and is never afraid to tell you what his true feelings are. Going by the bleeps, he likes it. A lot. Would be interesting to see the time difference between that & Aston's F1 car. Especially after the showing in the GP 🤔

[@francescomazzocca2281]

While others automotive youtubers remain in Europe to drive a technological toy like Ferrari Purosangue, Harris goes in Bahrain to drive the no-compromise Aston Martin Valkyries! Long life Chris ❤

[@arivette2010]

Aston Martin brought the Valkyrie to Bahrain. Hence the other reviews also being in Bahrain.

[@Joe-qj7oh]

God, you could really feel, the emotion of this vehicle, wonderful video.

[@Revilo403]

Love what you're doing with collecting cars, as yourself and the whole team

[@barthy_]

These laps were more interesting and entertaining than the F1 race there last weekend.

[@Razor4Crime]

Incredible piece of content, thank you!

[@darrenr8261]

You are one very very lucky man. Thank you for showing us cars like this and also showing us how we all think we could spank a car like that around a track.cheers Sir Harris. Legend.

[@adamradford8973]

The AMR PRO, without doubt, one of the greatest cars powered by an ICE on the planet. Truly wonderful. And I have to say Chris's enthusiasm made this film.

[@rickjohnson1632]

When a driver of Chris’s caliber is laughing as he is “ putting the pedal to the metal” and saying it’s the fastest car he has ever driven well , you know it’s gotta be a “nice car”. Based on other comments he made while “ seeing what the car could do “ I’d venture to say he had what drivers call “ serious bun suction” . Thanks for the ride along Chris 👍✌️

[@FreedomCreativeAgency]

My dude, I'm so incredibly proud they gave you time to take your own shots for Collecting Cars!! 🙌🏻🤯

[@robertnvd]

Thanks Chris for sharing your intense emotions, love it!

[@Obi.Aleisawi]

I’ve seen every CH drives video out there I think and every time it’s the passion and joy that come across and this one reminded of the Alfa GTA review so many years ago … great job mate …

[@Obi.Aleisawi]

PS. If you want the same following for you collecting watches videos you should try n show the same passion for your timepieces or employ someone who you think ignites that passion in the same way

[@Chris-ww7fy]

That engine is a great soundtrack. Thank you for not adding unnecessary music behind it! Doesn’t get much better than Chris thrashing a car around a circuit.

[@djben06]

Amazing vid well done Neil and Chris

[@plusRpm]

„I know how to start it and there‘s that stuff over there. What would you do?“ Chris has never said anything more relatable, fair enough 😂

[@allensaunders449]

One of the great driving vids ever. Short but sweet

[@brakinglate8828]

I would die for a head to head between this and the T.50 Niki Lauda

[@tobycyril780]

the AMR pro is probably faster but not by a big margin

[@GabePlaysYT]

It probably will win with it's 1000hp engine and much greater downforce. The T.50s however might be the more enjoyable car with the central driving position. We'll have to wait until Chris drives it!

[@tobycyril780]

@@GabePlaysYT the AMR pro has 300 hp more but 300 kg of weight too.

[@joecotter9014]

someone will make it happen

[@tyler_bt3326]

@@GabePlaysYT the T.50s likely has more downforce. The fan is a lot stronger than the standard T.50 fan and unlike the road model it’s constantly on full speed, even in low speed corners. So while the Aston may build the same or more downforce on a straight, the T.50s will have the advantage on a more technical track

[@Driven-Productions]

This is where I want to take Driven Productions. Experiences like these my man, one day at a time. Great content as always.

[@amilcargonzalez1900]

I wish I had your job mate.Awesome video !

[@eichler721]

Amazing video Chris The car just seams to be a speed monster.

[@saisibi6708]

Honestly this car is just an F1 car. It is full blown racing machine. And God, I want to buy this. This is my motivation to just fucking get on with my life and grow so damn much, I would own one of these. Damn it... I am fully jealous of you for being able to have driven this, Chris. And you mate, thoroughly used the machine and had fun.

[@salchih]

CH always delivers! * His McLaren P1 test remains #1 for me.

[@Nikolayski1337]

Chris Harris with a beast of a car guaranteed lovely video!!!!

[@stewartnoel9810]

This was the best review of the xar!

[@luvpiggery]

Pure Art, how humbling. Harris has a very predicably formula though for these kinds of reviews.

[@carlossol999]

I'm going to watch your Vulcan video after this. For the nostalgia 😁

[@OhNotJohnny]

The way she breathes under throttle & on downshifts in the cabin, it must be heaven to drive

[@LarryMcLarrry]

Chris does the best driving commentary. period.

[@bluerider0988]

Gave me goosebumps watching. Amazing.

[@skywalk3x]

I truly love all cars. For what they are and the desirability of them. Lamborghini is my favorite but I might have to make some room on my favorite list because these two cars are truly amazing.

[@edwarddelderfield]

Who else were they going to give it to for the last two hours? Not quite the P1 spanking but special access and footage non the less. Epic. I get the impression that every time Chris drives one of these type of cars that each one might be the last.

[@AliasHSW]

This the review, reviewer, that I’ve been waiting for!!!

[@mattmorris2867]

This is the review. Try that.

[@matthewfrostmedia3286]

A great video, but for me nothing will ever beat Chris's F40 Vs F50 video. It is like a mini-movie with just the most magical videography and angles it is a large slice of motoring heaven that I watch on a regular basis.

[@V-Editing]

Goosebumps... THE Chris Harris and THE machine that can blown away this man, you know its special... I got my headphones turned to max and can almost visualize my self driving it... LET's fkn GO!

[@_PhinneyWood_]

Great week, we get Chris driving this for Top Gear and Collecting Cars!

[@karlsumner5594]

Absolutely awesome

[@chaozbanditx]

A classic CHOC, yes please! We need more

[@RIB0S0ME]

I didn't see them bleep any engine sounds... I enjoy all the words Chris has to share about the Valkyrie. Even the bleeped ones. I'd love it if media censors didn't interfere.

[@uisperfectemail9720]

Yes Chris, more of this!!!

[@rrennnerr]

The Valkyrie, AMG Project 1 and GMA T50 make up the new holy trinity of modern hyper cars.

[@tyrellekennedy2575]

(Chris Harris screams in fear), tells us all we need to know about this staggering piece of machinery.

[@uGotGot1618]

There is no amount of Chris content I won’t watch, so please, for the love of god, keep making it

[@tbz1551]

2:09 The Chris Harris seal of approval! “WHAT a machine!!”

[@vguitarman]

I'd love to see a direct comparison to a semi-recent F1 car. I feel like if anyone can make it happen you can.

[@r129r16pfl]

LMP2 would smoke it easily

[@WeskerXM96E1]

An F1 car would obliterate a time set by this car. Though I'd love to see Fernando Alonso do the timed laps on the same circuit after his showing at the first GP.

[@jimross5838]

​@@r129r16pflNo it wouldn't. This car is 1000HP with hypercar downforce. LMP2 has same performance as LMH and this has 300hp more than LMH

[@alwaysonboost]

@@jimross5838 Horsepower is good on straights (especially on tracks like Bahrain with lots of straights), but all of these special hypercar trackcars can't hold a candle when it comes to aero on proper racecars. I suspect on a shorter track with less striaghts even a GT3 car would be close to this, let alone an LMP car (forget about the F1 obviously).

[@cutoverpark9596]

I’ve seen reviews by Chris driving both GT3 and LMP2 cars,In this review he says that there maybe faster cars out but this is the fastest car he’s ever driven..

[@letsgetdoing]

Perfection all around.

[@timmason5230]

Just awesome!

[@micho8726]

My mom: "Money won't make you happy, son" Aston Martin Valkyrie: Hold my beer 2:50 looks pretty happy to me :)

[@diazfernandezantonio]

that helmet adjust in the main straight haha, good stuff.

[@HB-tulipan]

Thank you! Seems like the car to drive the day before I die.

[@edtonussi]

so many emotions listening to this music that I have tears in my eyes

[@johngunn666]

Damn, still the best vids!

[@LeonBold]

+100 for Chris his emotions... Plus 100 for the car... Epic combination 🎉👌🏻✅

[@themichaelw]

2:37 my guess is that Newey wouldn't approve of sticking a GoPro right in front of the intake, but hey, it's a damn cool shot.

[@andreiionescu205]

Aren't the guys from Red Bull preping their own hypercar?

[@ChrisFEJackson]

You didn't need the bleep machine cuz I couldn't hear you for the best part. Seeing your expression and your commentary as you went was just it! "Buy what you want" best advice ever! Just do it, I would if I had the money...but perhaps the road version first!

[@valentinvazquez7074]

Looks and sounds out of this planet

[@rc51bigdaddy]

Fantastic!

[@adrianalvarezlara9736]

A great video Chris would be comparing the Valkyrie with the Pagani Zonda R 🏎️🏎️

[@maxjelley4055]

Wow wow wow. I haven’t felt this excited about a car for years

[@TwiztedJugallo]

Absolute madman!

[@motorconcierge]

It is still unreal to think that basically an F1 car is street legal. The engine tune is just beyond extatic. Super nice review as always and this one is beyond special... if I ever have a chance one day - I will definitely do my best to get at least a lap drive.

[@panher]

Unfortunately, the AMR PRO version isn't street legal. It's track only!

[@motorconcierge]

@@panher Yes, but for me the engine is still the same, ok, detuned, but still... so as close as you can potentially to get to F1 type car on a public road.

[@SuperSlikman]

They are prepared amr pro for le mans. But later le mans program was cancelled

[@smiddlehurst1]

@@motorconcierge I mean, technically, that'd probably be the AMG ONE given that has an actual F1 engine buried beneath the carbon fibre... To be completely honest the 'wow, that's road legal!' buzz has never been the same since one Mr Harris showcased a road legal Formula Ford several years ago.

[@motorconcierge]

@@smiddlehurst1 Honestly, I can't look at AMG ONE since the Wattson's carwow testdrive... but yes in principle it falls into the same bracket.

[@erg0101]

Amazing!

[@jamesf2656]

THIS is the video I really wanted to see, after watching yesterday's..

[@BandiMasha]

Above 3000rpm, I couldn't understand anything Chris said. 😃 please add some subtitles 👍 absolutely brilliant Aston.

[@nspinicelli]

At the end it’s almost an emotional experience. Just him alone on the track with one of the greatest cars ever.

[@YTJHN]

Aston should think about making this the next F1 safety car 😀 And let Chris drive it... It would be the end of the of cold tire complaints on restarts... and that sound... omg... would put F1 cars to shame 😀

[@andreiarama8745]

Chris Harris is my favorite motor journalist but telling you the truth I never heard a British motor journalist talking bad about Aston Martin,range rover or TVR

[@jacksonboone8396]

BEAUTIFUL

[@_que]

Thank you Chris Harris!

[@secondstage4272]

I love that we have got to the place where the car noise is the most important thing in these edits

[@Taylor___]

This is like oldddd Chris Harris on Cars yay!

[@bernarddennehy8693]

Awesome

[@chrislaycock5154]

Outrageous Car - Awesome video. 1 question. How do the lap times compare to F1 on the same track

[@SpookyConcepts]

Wow, just wow

[@mgrmln]

For Chris, who has basically driven everything, to be this blown away, really says something about what Aston has done here. One can only hope the owners actually use that car as intended instead of locking it away in some collection somewhere in a bubble.

[@mazz3012]

We can't even hear Chris, just a beautiful sounding car.

[@fullsendsimracing]

This is the pinacle of automotive experiences, or it's right up there. I cannot think of a better way to spend ~5 million than this machinery. I would sleep in the trailor next to this thing while traveling the world to visit every track possible to have a go in this. Unreal thing

[@STORM3SHADOW]

You think Chris loves this car, you think? 😆 I have loved the Valkyrie ever since the concept. Adrian Newey unleashed his aerodynamic mastery on this car. You can have your Koenigsegg, Bugatti, twin turbo hybrid Ferrari. Gimme this, all day! Atmospheric V12, F1 caliber downforce, and a track to play!

[@Hennesseyautoreviews]

Man, I'd be geeked to driver the AMR pro

[@mikef1848]

I could listen to that V12 all day long

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

It’s a electric v12

[@mikef1848]

@@louisbeerreviews8964 what?

[@padders1068]

Just Wow! 🙂

[@aaronwalcott513]

3 1/2 million "of your earth pounds." 😆 Wit like this is why Chris Harris will forever be my favorite car journalist.

[@russellstraw]

Wow oh wow

[@NeonPablo76]

This is what we always want, The Unfiltered Chris Harris

[@immolat]

the parenthetical captions were hilarious, the car was stunning too😅

[@markchip1]

The sound, from inside compared to from the outside, is SO, SO different!!! It's like two completely different cars1