After a series of sports car launches and a major SUV recommendation, Aston Martin has unveiled its latest product, billed as a “supercar for the best drivers”. The Aston Martin Valhalla brings power and brings a number of firsts for the company.

“With a new generation of sports cars launched to critical acclaim, we now add to our portfolio the first ever production mid-engined Aston Martin, a super sports car for drivers. On paper and on track, the Valhalla provides the most technologically driver-focused .” an advanced super sports car with true hypercar performance, yet as usable and fun on the road as any Aston Martin A unique offering, designed to be the most elegant and exciting product on the market,” said Aston Martin CEO. Adrian Hallmark, said in a press release.

The mid-engined sports car features the brand’s new design language. The traditional approach of unbroken lines is combined with active aerodynamics with high downforce. Its appearance was created in consultation with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 team.

The liftgate opens outwards and away from the driver and passenger, adding a dramatic theatrical element to the arrival at the destination.

At the back, under two venturi tunnels, a set of four exhaust tips leave an impression on those left behind as the Valhalla drives down the road.

The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) gets its power from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that is paired with a 6-kilowatt-hour battery and three electric motors. Power distribution is regulated by a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Valhalla marks the first application of DCT in Aston.

The 1,064-horsepower Valhalla, which will be a 2026 model year, offers drivers up to 811 pound-feet of torque and uses a powertrain that allows it to travel around 8.7 miles and up to 80 miles per hour on battery electric power. urine.

Sport mode is the car’s default driving mode. Drivers can manually select Pure EV, Sport+ or Race mode using a rotary switch on the center console. Regardless of the mode, Aston Martin sought to provide “an organic, natural driving feel. One that effortlessly and seamlessly ups its game to reach new heights of performance and driver involvement.”

The front and rear wings only deploy when Valhalla’s Race mode is activated.
The automaker assumes that drivers leave their home in Pure EV mode. When the vehicle’s battery runs out, the car’s technology automatically switches it to Sport mode, where the car drives like a hybrid.

When the battery runs out, the Valhalla automatically switches from EV to sport driving mode. Regenerative braking is possible.

Aston electronically limited the Valhalla’s top speed to 217 mph. It can only go 8 mph on electrons.

The car can go from zero to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds, just like the Ferrari SF90 Spider, Lamborghini Huracán Performante and Bugatti Veyron.
Stopping is handled by the largest combined front and rear brake assembly ever used on any Aston Martin sports car. Active aerodynamics also help slow the car down.
Passengers travel in a bespoke carbon fiber tub designed and engineered by Aston Martin Performance Technologies. It was created using proprietary technology developed for Aston Martin.

The bodywork can be painted or left exposed carbon. Customers can also add visual carbon fiber. In addition, the carbon panels can be specified as a gloss or satin finish. On request, the paint can be in red, blue or green. The Valhalla is also available in six motifs inspired by Aston Martin’s motoring heritage.