The 1,064-Horsepower Aston Martin Valhalla Is Finally Almost Here

You know how some production cars definitely don’t turn out like the concepts? Well, let’s take things back to 2019, with the Aston Martin AM-RB 003 prototype. Developed in collaboration with Red Bull, it was a mid-engined plug-in-hybrid V6 supercar with a clever rear wing integrated into the bodywork. Well, five years, an engine change, a restyling job, and an interior redesign later, the final design’s here. This is the production-spec Aston Martin Valhalla, and while it isn’t quite what everyone anticipated in 2019, it’s still a compelling hybrid hypercar.

Like many current Aston Martin models, you’ll find a four-liter twin-turbocharged V8 propelling the Valhalla, but this one in particular is a bit different, down to its dry sump and flat-plane crank. In essence, it’s a reworked version of the engine found in the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, and thanks to components like new turbochargers and camshafts, it cranks out a serious 817 horsepower on its own. However, the V8 isn’t acting all on its own, because it has three little helpers.

Yep, the Valhalla’s a plug-in hybrid, and three electric motors including one in the eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle bump combined output up to 1,064 horsepower and 811 lb.-ft. of torque. Alright, so using both electric motors and a twin-turbocharged V8 to match the output of a Corvette ZR1 seems a little excessive, but this strategy does come with some benefits.

First off, two of the electric motors drive the front axle, one for each front wheel. This doesn’t just offer the advantage of through-the-road all-wheel-drive, it also means the Valhalla should benefit from real torque vectoring and be able to use its electric motors to torque-fill for any turbo lag. At the same time, a pure electric mode lets this plug-in hybrid supercar run in silence for 8.6 miles, up to a maximum speed of 80 mph. Imagine seeing one of these things with an HOV lane sticker.

Putting all of that into practice, Aston Martin claims zero-to-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. Why not faster? Well, that’s because straight-line speed doesn’t seem to be the primary goal here, but carrying as much speed as possible through a corner is key. The Valhalla generates more than 1,322 pounds of downforce from 149 mph, and it manages that downforce all the way to top speed through some clever active aerodynamic measures. See, both the rear wing and a hidden front wing ahead of the front wheels decrease their angle of attack as speeds rise past 149 mph, effectively keeping downforce consistent all the way to 217 mph. That must be an interesting feeling to experience, especially if you’re used to fixed wings on high-downforce cars.

Even the suspension plays into the vehicle’s aerodynamics, because Aston Martin has gone with a Formula-style pushrod setup up front to move the dampers and springs out of the wheel wells, reducing clutter that can affect the evacuation of air. Out back, you’ll find a five-link suspension setup, while Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers put in work at all four corners.

So far, so cutting-edge, but how much does the Aston Martin Valhalla weigh? Well, it’s not exactly light full-stop, but for all the stuff aboard, it’s also really not that heavy. Aston Martin claims the Valhalla tips the scales at 3,649 pounds, thanks to a carbon fiber tub that only weighs 164 pounds on its own, aluminum subframes, carbon ceramic brakes, and available magnesium wheels.

Yep, the Valhalla is born to go fast, but you do get the sense that seeing one in its natural environment — on the race track — will be quite rare. Aston Martin is only building 999 of them, production is expected to finally start in the second half of 2025, and although the firm hasn’t disclosed pricing, expect this upper-echelon car to receive a price tag to match.

(Photo credits: Aston Martin)

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