After a long wait, Aston Martin’s Valhalla is now ready for production

It seemed like a long time ago when Aston Martin first teased the Valhalla, the brand’s first production mid-engined supercar. Time passed without any news, and I even forgot that he even existed! But finally, the Valhalla is now ready for production, blending Formula 1 technology with Aston Martin’s signature charm, and will also be its first hybrid car, too. If you’re lucky with a large amount of money and want to order one, you might want to hurry, as Aston Martin will only be making 999 units of the Valhalla, and production of this limited edition will begin in the second quarter of 2025. However, with so many great supercars in the pipeline, Midship, why Valhalla?

Well, maybe its incredible performance will be enough to get you through the door… an impressive top speed of 217mph and an impressive 0-62mph time of 2.5 seconds! That’s thanks to a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, which is then paired with three fully electric motors. So its total output between engine and motors is 1,079 hp and 1,100 Nm of torque. You can also choose from four different modes to suit your mood. In Pure EV mode, it only activates the front axle, giving you a decent range of up to 14km, while Sport and Sport+ modes allow the V8 and hybrid to work in unison.

Aston Martin finally makes its way to Valhalla

Then there’s Race mode, which helps increase Valhalla’s downforce and active aero parts to give you top-notch performance on the track. Speaking of which, the Valhalla’s active aerodynamics can give you up to 600kg of downforce at 240km/h, and you can keep all that downforce all the way up to 350km/h! Other great aerodynamics Features of the new Aston Martin Valhalla It includes a T-shaped rear spoiler, a hidden active front spoiler, plus hydraulic actuation to ensure you can make instant adjustments. Elsewhere, you’ll also get DRS to help you reduce drag at high speeds, and all that active aero can also act as airbrakes.

It’s hard to get a good look at them, but there are an extensive set of venturi tunnels underneath, improving Valhalla’s airflow. Plus it helps with cooling too! And of course, you’ll likely notice the distinctive roof scoop that directs air into the engine. In this sense, the three electric motors that work alongside the engine actually have different roles. You’ll find that the two motors on the front axle manage torque vectoring, reverse drive, regenerative braking, and EV-only driving. In addition, the third engine was integrated with Valhalla 8-speed dual-clutch transmissionwhich then helps power your rear axles.

Integrating Formula 1 technology into a road car

Valhalla Engines has more than just a handful of cool party tricks, too. An intelligent torque filling system helps eliminate turbo lag by relying on the engines’ instant electric torque. What’s more, there’s E-Boost, which helps increase your Valhalla’s overall traction beyond the engine’s capacity. On the rear axle, you’ll also find an E-Diff (electronic limited-slip differential) system for more precise power distribution. All of this is then placed inside a specially made carbon fiber tub, although thanks to the battery and all the hybrid squid, the new Aston Martin Valhalla is rather heavy at 1,655kg (and that’s a dry weight, too).

However, on paper at least, the car still delivers an exceptional power-to-weight ratio of 652 hp per 1,000 kg. And hey, you might not even feel all that heft, with how well Aston Martin is able to hide it. Primarily, there’s a Formula 1-inspired push-bar suspension up front with internal dampers. At the rear, there is a multi-link suspension system with Bilstein DTX active dampers, which work in concert with the massive brakes. Specifically, the 410mm front and 390mm rear carbon brakes should provide great stopping power! I can definitely say that I’m finally ready to care about Valhalla again, and even more so once we can see the first ones on the road.

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