Aston Martin Valhalla: PHEV-superbil med 1.079 hk och acceleration 0-100 km/h på 2,5 sekunder
It's been more than five years since the Aston Martin Valhalla was first unveiled as a concept and more than three years since a preliminary version of its production design was revealed. Now the British brand has revealed its flagship mid-engined supercar in full.
Here's What We Know
The Aston Martin Valhalla's plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, with an output of 1,079bhp and a maximum torque of 1,100Nm, combines a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 828bhp with three electric motors that provide an additional 251bhp. In addition to this, the new flagship gets an 8-speed dual-clutch hybrid transmission.
Two of the electric motors are mounted on the front axle, while the third electric motor is integrated into the DCT gearbox with a separate drive to the rear axle. Top speed is electronically limited at 350 km/h (217 mph), with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) taking 2.5 seconds.
The aerodynamic elements of the Aston Martin Valkyrie generate more than 600kg of downforce. This figure is reached at 240 km/h (149 mph) and then maintained up to top speed by using Active Aerodynamics to gradually reduce the angle of attack of the front and rear wings to 'drain' excess downforce as speed increases, thereby keeping the aerodynamic balance constant over a wide performance range.
Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control (IVC) controls the suspension, braking, steering, active aerodynamics and drivetrain systems for optimum performance and driver communication in every situation. IVC adapts to the driving mode selected by the driver. A total of four such modes are available.
At start-up, Valhalla selects the default Sport mode, with the driver able to manually select Pure EV, Sport+ and Race as alternative driving modes. Each mode has its own combination of settings for the powertrain (including Torque Vectoring and hybrid system integration), as well as suspension stiffness, active aerodynamics and steering calibration. In Pure EV mode, only the front axle electric motors are engaged. Range is 14 kilometres and top speed is limited at 140 km/h (80 mph).
As the battery gets low, the Valhalla automatically switches from EV to Sport. Sport engages the 4.0-litre Twin-Turbo V8 engine and drives the Valhalla like a hybrid supercar, combining the instant torque of the electrified front axle with the power of the V8. Sport+ is designed for dynamic open-road sensations, while Race mode maximises performance and active aerodynamics.
The Valhalla is built around a carbon fibre monocoque that draws on Aston Martin's Formula 1 expertise. Aluminium subframes are attached to the front and rear of the body. Trick push rod suspension with internal springs and dampers is at the front, with custom Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers at the rear. Braking is handled by carbon-ceramic discs: 410mm (16.1in) diameter at the front and 290mm (11.4in) at the rear.
As with other existing Aston Martin models, Valhalla buyers will be offered "endless possibilities for individual design and customisation" through the Q by Aston Martin division.
There is no information on the Valhalla's price yet, but it is known that the production run will be just 999 units worldwide. Production should begin in the second quarter of 2025.
Source: Aston Martin
