If the Aston Martin Valkyrie was human and not a car, it would have been a very proud “father.” After all, the “baby” Valhalla has just matured into production form with a few noteworthy changes compared to what the automaker announced in the past. Such as the fact that its 3.0-liter V6 engine is now gone, replaced by a rear-mid-mounted 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 mill. Aston says it’s bespoke, but the flat-plane crankshaft hints otherwise with a rather direct reference to the AMG GT Black Series.
Well, these are all just details, because what’s truly important is that Aston Martin’s concept has finally evolved into a “production reality supercar.” After all, we have been waiting since early spring 2019 for the Geneva Motor Show-introduced AM-RB 003 to materialize into a palpable Valhalla supercar. Still, by the looks of it, people won’t be disappointed by the long wait.
The “driver-focused mid-engined hybrid supercar” has evolved and matured, so it now incorporates the “chassis, aerodynamic and electronics expertise forged in Formula One.” Along with a state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid powertrain that delivers no less than 950 ps / 937 hp in screaming, flat-plane crankshaft fashion. And it’s probably going to be a hoot to drive... sometimes.
At least we know just about everything about the intended final specs. Which includes a total of 600 kg (1,323 lbs.) of active aerodynamics downforce that should deliver a resounding Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time of fewer than 6 minutes and 30 seconds. That’s going to be achieved by the 1,550 kg (3,417 lbs.) monster with help from the 7,200-rpm V8 engine (good for 750 ps / 740 hp) and the 204 ps / 201 hp electric system comprised of a 400V battery and a couple of e-motors.
All in all, the Valhalla should be capable of reaching 62 mph (100 kph) in 2.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 217 mph (349 kph). More so, the Aston also comes with an eight-speed DCT with e-diff and e-reverse... which now makes us think about the Ferrari SF90 Stradale/Spider all of a sudden. Well, its EV credentials are also noteworthy: 80 mph / 130 kph top speed and just 15 km / 9 miles of fully electric range...
Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution. Full profile
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