Aston Martin Valhalla breaks cover in full production glory

Aston Martin Valhalla breaks cover in full production glory

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‍The Aston Martin Valhalla has taken a considerable amount of time to develop. It was unveiled in 2019 in concept form as the AM-RB 003 and, five years later, has finally reached its production phase. 

Before getting into the specifics, the Valhalla is a collaborative masterpiece between Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing, so you can just imagine the level of capability it brings to the table. The Valhalla's numbers were impressive in concept form, and it still lives up to the expectations in production, with 793kW of power and 1,100Nm from an AMG-sourced hybridised 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and three electric motors. As expected, the performance is out of this world; it accelerates from 0-100km/h in a Rimac Nevera-threatening 2.5 seconds before tapping out at a maximum top speed of 350km/h while shifting through a new 8-speed DCT transmission. 

Red Bull played a significant role in the aerodynamic development of the Valhalla. For one, the active aerodynamic design can generate in excess of 600kg of downforce at 240km/h. Also, the racing team worked on the dynamic control of the car to make it a handling masterpiece, thanks to Red Bull’s F1-grade simulators that were used to refine the car’s handling and performance. Speaking of handling, you can imagine what a car with a dry weight of 1,655kg can do on the track.

Aston Martin says customers can customise their Valhalla with two wheel options: forged aluminium wheels in three stunning finishes or ultra-lightweight magnesium wheels available in textured titanium or satin black, paired with track-ready Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 tyres for optimal performance.

Then there’s the interior that is F1-inspired, courtesy of raised footwells, one-piece carbon fibre seats, and a steering wheel shape that features a one-piece carbon fibre armature. A lot is happening inside, including a column-mounted display system, a drivetrain visualiser that shows the hybrid’s power flow in real time, and selectable ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). 

Looking at the new Valhalla, one can easily appreciate it as an engineering marvel and the closest a Joe Average in the 1% can get to experiencing the thrills of an F1 car. However, as with all low-number, decimal-engineered hypercars, expect to pay a premium. Aston Martin says only 999 will be made, with deliveries starting in the second quarter of 2025.

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