Following a series of sports car launches and a signficant SUV referesh, Aston Martin has revealed its latest product, billed as the "ultimate drivers supercar'. The Aston Martin Valhalla packs a power punch and delivers a number of firsts for the company.
"With the next generation of sportscars launched to critical acclaim, we are now adding the first ever mid-engine series production Aston Martin to our portfolio, the ultimate driver's supercar. On paper and on-track Valhalla delivers the most driver-focused, technologically advanced supercar, with true hypercar performance and yet on the road it is as useable and enjoyable as any Aston Martin. A unique proposition, designed to be the most elegant and exciting product in the market," Aston Martin CEO, Adrian Hallmark, said in a press release.
The mid-engined sports car features new design language for the brand. The traditional approach of uncorrupted lines is matched with high-downforce active aerodynamics. Its look was shaped in consultation with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team.
Forward-hinged dihedral doors open out and away from the driver and passenger adding a dramatic theatrical element to arriving at a destination.
At the rear, below two Venturi tunnels, a set of four tailpipes leave an impression on those left behind as Valhalla travels down the road.
The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) gets its power from a twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 engine that is paired with a 6 kilowatt-hour battery and three electric motors. A new eight-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) regulates power distribution. Valhalla marks the first application of the DCT in an Aston.
The 1,064-horsepower Valhalla, which will be a 2026 model year, offers up 811 pound-feet of torque to drivers, employing a powertrain that allows it to go around 8.7 miles and up to 80 mph (miles per hour) on battery-electric power.
Sport mode is the car's default drive mode. Drivers can manually select Pure EV, Sport+ or Race mode via a rotary dial in the center console. No matter the mode, Aston Martin has strived to deliver a, "organic, natural feeling driving experience. One which effortlessly and seamlessly ups its game to achieve new heights of performance and driver engagement."
The front and rear wing deploy only when Valhalla's Race mode is activated.
The automaker envisions drivers leaving their home using Pure EV mode. As the vehicle's battery depletes, the car's technology automatically switches it into Sport mode where the car runs as a hybrid.
As the battery depletes its state of charge, Valhalla will automatically switch from EV to Sport drive mode. Regenerative braking is possible.
Aston has electronically limited the speed of the Valhalla to 217 mph. It can only go up to 8- mph on electrons.
The car can travel from zero to 62 mph in a zippy 2.5 seconds, the same as the Ferrari SF90 Spider, Lamborghini Huracán Performante and Bugatti Veyron.
Stopping is controlled by the largest combined front and rear brake assemblies ever used in any Aston Martin sports car. Active aerodynamics also help slow the car.
Passengers travel in a bespoke carbon fiber tub that was designed and engineered by Aston Martin Performance Technologies. It was created using proprietary technology developed for Aston Martin.
The body can be painted or left as exposed carbon. Customers can add visual carbon fiber as well. Additionally, carbon panels can be specified as gloss or satin lacquer. The lacquer can be had in red, blue or green tint if desired. Valhalla is also available in six livery themes inspired by Aston Martin's motorsports heritage.
Production is due to start in the second quarter of 2025 and will be limited to 999 units. Pricing is expected to start around $1 million a source close to the company told Newsweek.
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