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Valhalla

Aston Martin Valhalla: Crossing the Threshold

Originally codenamed AM-RB 003, the Valhalla sits below the Valkyrie in Aston Martin’s new mid-engine hierarchy. While the Valkyrie is a compromised, vibrating race car for the road, the Valhalla is designed to be usable. It is a rival to the Ferrari SF90 Stradale.

The Engine Switch: V6 to V8

When the concept was first shown in 2019, it featured a bespoke 3.0L V6 twin-turbo designed in-house by Aston Martin. However, after management changes (and deeper ties with Mercedes-AMG), that engine was scrapped. The production Valhalla uses a 4.0-liter Twin-Turbo Flat-Plane V8.

  • Origin: Based on the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series engine, but heavily modified by Aston Martin.
  • Redline: 7,200 rpm.
  • Power: The engine makes roughly 740 hp.

The Hybrid System

Like the SF90, the Valhalla is a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid).

  • Motors: Two electric motors (one on front axle, one on rear).
  • Total Power: 937 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque.
  • AWD: The electric motors provide All-Wheel Drive traction.
  • Reverse: Like the McLaren Artura and Ferrari SF90, there is no reverse gear in the transmission. The electric motors spin backward to reverse the car, saving weight.

FlexFoil Aerodynamics

The most interesting tech on the Valhalla is the FlexFoil rear wing (developed by FlexSys).

  • Concept: Traditional active wings tilt or move up/down. FlexFoil is made of a material that can morph its shape.
  • Function: The carbon fiber surface actually bends and twists to change the downforce profile without creating the drag/turbulence of a gap or hinge. It is NASA-grade technology applied to a car.
  • Downforce: The car generates 600 kg of downforce at 240 km/h.

Chassis and Suspension

  • Tub: A carbon fiber tub forms the passenger cell.
  • Suspension: F1-style pushrod suspension in the front and multilink in the rear.
  • Weight: Aston Martin targets a dry weight of 1,550 kg, which is impressive for a complex hybrid system.

Interior: F1 Ergonomics

The seating position is “feet up,” similar to a Formula 1 car (though less extreme than the Valkyrie). The pedals and steering wheel move to meet the driver, while the seat remains fixed to the chassis. This keeps the driver’s mass as low and central as possible.

Conclusion

The Valhalla proves that Aston Martin is serious about becoming a mid-engine supercar manufacturer. It combines the brutality of an AMG V8 with the chassis genius of Red Bull Racing (Adrian Newey’s influence is still present in the aero). It is the daily-drivable cousin of the Valkyrie.