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The upcoming Aston Martin The supercar Valhalla was recently spotted undergoing rigorous testing at the circuit in Germany. NürburgringThis testing phase marks a crucial step for the plug-in hybrid supercar as it approaches its release, scheduled for later this year.
Conceived as the new flagship of Aston Martin’s line-up, the Valhalla will fill the high-performance void left by the Valkyrie, albeit less extreme and more widely produced. Initially revealed as the AM-RB 003 concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the Valhalla has evolved significantly since then. The original concept, developed in partnership with Red Bull Racing, transitioned to a project led by Aston Martin Performance Technologies following the end of the partnership.
The latest prototype reveals several updates to the AM-RB 003, including revised headlights, a wider grille, larger side intakes and a more prominent extendable rear spoiler. These changes match the car’s new powertrain configuration.
Under the hood, the Valhalla packs a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V-8 from Mercedes-Benz AMG, replacing the originally planned in-house V-6. This engine, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, produces a combined peak power output of 998 horsepower. Two electric motors at the front wheels enhance performance, allowing the Valhalla to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 217 mph.
The Valhalla’s design incorporates advanced features such as carbon fiber bodywork, active aerodynamics and Multimatic’s Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve (DSSV) adjustable dampers. Aston Martin plans to produce 999 units, potentially increasing if an open-top variant is introduced. The price, originally estimated at around £1 million (around $1.3 million), is subject to change as production numbers increase.
In addition to the Valhalla, Aston Martin is also working on a V-12-powered successor to the DBS. Prototypes of this model are also being tested.
