New Aston Martin Valhalla: This Is It

A new mid-engined Aston Martin

Aston Martin has revealed the full production details for its Valhalla supercar, following a design and development process that has taken more than five years.

First revealed at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, the finished Valhalla – due in 2025 – has gained a new powertrain. It also ticks off numerous firsts for the Aston Martin marque.

We have all the details of Formula One-inspired Valhalla, which introduces Aston Martin’s new design language – and its high-performance future.

Dramatic dihedral doors

The exterior design of the Aston Martin Valhalla owes much to the original concept, but the shape has been refined and enhanced over time.

Such changes have included modifying the front clamshell to use two components instead of 20, which saves 15 lb alone. An F1-style roof intake feeds air to the mid-mounted engine, while the exhaust tailpipes exit through the top of the bodywork.

Dihedral doors bring some classic supercar theatre, but also incorporate innovative turning vanes into their design. Airflow from the front wheelarches is channelled by the inner surface of the door to cooling ducts for the engine and transmission.

Active aerodynamics for maximum ability

Although F1 know-how was used in the Valhalla’s design, Aston Martin has been freed from the restrictions of motorsport. This means it can use active aerodynamics, ensuring the new supercar is optimised for all conditions.

Adjusting to the driving mode chosen, the Valhalla can generate in excess of 1,300 lb of downforce from 149 mph. The angle of its rear wing adjusts automatically above this speed, ensuring the level of downforce remains constant. The wing also acts as an air brake for high-speed deceleration.

An F1-style Drag Reduction System (DRS) helps the Valhalla to reach a top speed of 217 mph.

Beauty is more than skin deep

Carbon fiber is used extensively in the construction of the Valhalla, including for its monocoque chassis and body panels. This has helped reduce the car’s dry weight to 3,649 lb when all lightweight options are chosen.

Aluminum subframes have also been used, featuring racing-style pushrod suspension at the front. Upgraded Bilstein DTX adaptive shock absorbers and carbon-ceramic brakes are both fitted as standard.

Regenerative braking is a feature of the Valhalla, with brake-by-wire technology included. This ensures that braking force is actively divided between both the electric motors and the conventional brakes.

A new twin-turbocharged V-8

At the heart of the Aston Martin Valhalla is a flat-plane crank 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine, sending 828 horsepower and 651 lb ft of torque to the rear wheels. This makes it the highest-performing V-8 in a road-going Aston Martin.

Factor in a trio of electric motors and the Valhalla generates a combined total of 1,079 hp and 811 lb ft of torque. Two motors are mounted on the front axle, with the third integrated into the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The motors provide F1-style ‘torque fill’ during acceleration. There is also an ‘E-Boost’ mode for good measure.

Unleashing all that power can propel the Valhalla from 0-62 mph in just 2.5 seconds, aided by all-wheel-drive traction from its engine and electric motors.

Plug-in hybrid AWD potential

The Valhalla’s high-voltage battery allows it to be driven on electric power alone for up to nine miles, reaching a maximum speed of 80 mph in near-silence.

Torque vectoring on the front axle, along with the rear axle’s electronic limited-slip differential, control the power being sent to all four wheels – depending on the drive mode chosen.

The Valhalla has no reverse gear, using its electric motors to travel backwards when needed.

Influenced by Fernando Alonso’s workplace

There is no denying the influence of Aston Martin’s Formula One programme in the Valhalla’s interior, most notably its squared-off carbon fiber steering wheel and minimalist digital display.

The shift lights on the instrument panel were designed by the Aston Martin F1 team. Even the seating position is said to mirror that of Fernando Alonso’s and Lance Stroll’s weekend wheels.

Unlike Aston Martin’s racing drivers, those aboard the Valhalla will have access to the large infotainment screen. Apple CarPlay phone connectivity is included, too.

Crafted from carbon fiber

Carbon fiber is used for a brace that stretches the full width of the dashboard. More forged carbon is found on the minimalist centre console and door linings.

The bucket seats are crafted from carbon fiber and clad in grippy Alcantara. Leather upholstery is on the options list, which also includes multiple opportunities for personalization.

A Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system is available. Or for an alternative aural experience, there is a lightweight titanium exhaust.

Original AM-RB 003 concept revealed

Such details are a long way from the Valhalla’s debut, which took place in 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show.

At the time, the concept car was known as the AM-RB 003, a product of the collaboration between Aston Martin and the Red Bull Racing team. With Aston now having its own rival F1 project, the references to Red Bull have naturally been dropped.

The styling of the AM-RB 003 involved the work of celebrated Red Bull designer Adrian Newey who, ironically, will join Aston Martin’s F1 team in 2025.

Aston Martin’s mid-engined plans

The Valhalla concept was not the only new Aston Martin making a debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.

Also on the Aston stand was the Vision Vanquish Concept, which previewed a mid-engined V-6 replacement for the brutish DBS Superleggera. Intended to rival the McLaren 720S, this car would eventually be canned in favour of the new, front-engined Vanquish.

Concept Valhalla hits the track with Valkyrie

During its initial development, the Aston Martin Valhalla made a dynamic debut at the Silverstone circuit in 2019.

Photographed driving alongside the extreme Valkyrie hypercar, the moving debut demonstrated how serious Aston Martin was about creating the mid-engined Valhalla.

Early Valhalla plans for V6 power

Like the Vision Vanquish Concept, Aston Martin envisaged that the Valhalla would make use of a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine.

Fitted with hybrid technology, the V6 was expected to become the most powerful engine in the Aston Martin range, delivering up to 1,000 hp.

Instead, Aston’s relationship with Mercedes-AMG sees the finished production car feature the proven 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged AMG V-8.

Completed Valhalla sets a range of firsts

Now in completed production guise, the Valhalla can lay claim to various different firsts for the Aston Martin marque.

It will be Aston Martin’s first series production mid-engined supercar, and the company’s first car with plug-in hybrid technology – allowing for a limited, all-electric range.

It will also serve as the first Aston to use the 4.0-liter flat-plane-crank V-8, plus an accompanying eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Customisation by Q encouraged

As has become common with new Aston Martin models, buyers will be able to tailor the interior and exterior design of the Valhalla to their exact specification.

Customers can choose from the exterior bodywork being painted or using exposed carbon fibre in various tinted shades. Ultra-lightweight magnesium wheels appear on the options list, too.

Inside, multiple colourways and trim finishes are possible, ensuring no two Valhallas are likely to be the same.

The Valhalla is now available on Aston Martin’s online configurator to help plan your dream specification.

A true limited-edition model

When Aston Martin initially announced its plans for the Valhalla, just 500 examples were planned to be built.

Now, the company has confirmed that 999 cars will be made in the production run, doubling the chances of owning a Valhalla.

Aston Martin has not stated a price tag for its latest supercar, but those interested should expect to require around $1.1m to get in on the action.

Lights out for the start of production

Aston Martin CEO, Adrian Hallmark, commented: “On paper and on-track, Valhalla delivers the most driver-focused, technologically advanced supercar, with true hypercar performance, 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.”

Now ready for production, Aston Martin will start building the Valhalla in the second quarter of 2025. The first customers should receive their completed cars in the second half of next year.