Aston Martin Valhalla with 984bhp Begins Testing at Silverstone, Gets Design Updates
On the design front, although the general appearance and nose of the Valhalla are similar to those of Aston Martin's front-engined vehicles, larger side cutouts draw attention to an aggressive overall look.
By Reetika Bhatt
The Aston Martin Valhalla is nearing completion of development and is scheduled for a limited production run in 2024, nearly five years after it made its debut as the AM-RB 3. Although only 999 units have been produced since the vehicle's announcement and its power has been changed from V-6 to V-8, the mid-engined Aston is still scheduled to be delivered to buyers in 2024. It may not appear exactly like what we have previously seen, according to new images of an operational prototype being tested at Silverstone. Now that Aston Martin has released fresh images of a prototype going through testing, it has returned to the forefront of attention. While not providing many details, the maker stated they are working on a "supercar that will set new standards." With this, the Valhalla has developed over the years and now has a slightly distinct styling. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Valhalla.
Aston Martin Valhalla: Styling Cues
On the design front, although the general appearance and nose are similar to those of Aston Martin's front-engined vehicles, larger side cutouts draw attention to an aggressive overall look. The car's side mirrors and headlights now appear production-ready, while the enormous diffuser seen in the initial concept is still present at the back. Furthermore, a massive retractable rear wing that looks to sit level with the roof scoop rather than the roofline itself makes all of that seem even more extreme. The few images shared by the car manufacturer do not show the model's finest feature, a top-exit exhaust, which was initially revealed two years back.
Aston Martin Valhalla: Mechanical Details
Though further modifications are probably in store, the model will go into production next year and be produced in a limited run of 999 units. To refresh your memory, the Valhalla has an F1-inspired design and a carbon fiber monocoque, which together are claimed to produce over 600 kilograms of downforce at 240km/h.
In terms of mechanical specs, an electric motor and a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 flat-plane crank engine make up the plug-in hybrid powertrain. Together, these configurations provide 984bhp of maximum power and an all-wheel drive setup for the Valhalla. This should allow the vehicle to reach its maximum speed of 349km/h after accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 2.5 seconds.
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Aston Martin Valhalla: Interior and Production Timeline
The interior of the Valhalla appears bare for performance testing, but the finished vehicle should feature a cabin more akin to that of a road car.
Similar to the Valkyrie that came before it, only a limited number of Valhallas will be produced. Aston Martin only offered 150 production slots worldwide for the Valkyrie, keeping it incredibly rare. As mentioned before, only 999 of them will be produced, and the starting price is anticipated to be in the USD 800,000 range. The brand claims that the Valhalla is still scheduled to go into production in 2024. Besides this, during the 2019 Geneva auto show, Aston Martin also unveiled a concept for a mid-engine Vanquish supercar and stated that production was scheduled. The company has now shelved plans for the vehicle, though.
