Aston Martin Valhalla is finally here!
After what feels like forever, Aston Martin has finally delivered the production-ready Valhalla along with all the specifications details and just as expected, we're blown off our seats. With deliveries set to begin in the latter half of 2025, just 999 units of this hypercar will be manufactured.
Although it was first known as AM-RB 003, Aston first announced the car back in 2019. It beats us as to why they changed the name to Valhalla and didn't stick to the F1 nomenclature of the name because it sure does have the numbers that an F1 car can deliver. The Valhalla produces a total of 1,079PS and 1,100Nm of torque.
The majority of the power comes from the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. while the remaining 251PS comes from 3 electric motors. Two of those electric motors drive the front wheels independently and one is positioned between the V8 and an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to assist the rear wheels.
The Valhalla has an electronically controlled top speed of 350 km/h and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in under 2.5 seconds, according to Aston Martin. A variety of active aero systems that produce more than 600 kg of downforce between 240 and 350 km/h keep all that power to the road.
Regenerative braking, torque vectoring, and an electronic limited-slip differential at the back are all made possible by the electric motors. The Valhalla can also run in electric-only mode using the front motors, reaching top speeds of 128 km/h but has a range of only 14 kilometres.
Brembo makes the brakes, which include four-piston units up front and six-piston vented monobloc callipers on the back. Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tyres are wrapped around 20 or 21-inch forged aluminium wheels, although a lightweight magnesium wheel and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 combination is also an option.
The use of carbon-fibre body panels, aluminium subframes fastened to the front and back of the tub, and a carbon-fibre central tub constructed under F1 specifications are all attempts to reduce weight. Although there have been some more modifications, the concept and the production Valhalla have many similarities. Larger side intakes, a bigger grille, new headlights, and a redesigned rear end that is probably in line with the improved powerplant are all present. As a component of the active aero system, the extensible rear wing has an air brake and a drag reduction system (DRS).
There is a stubby steering wheel with an F1-inspired design, and butterfly doors open to the inside. In reality, the dash is a carbon-fibre strut that runs the length of the cabin and has two digital screens mounted on it. Low hip-to-heel sitting is made possible by raised footwells, and the one-piece carbon fibre seats are said to provide optimal support without sacrificing comfort.
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