Aston Martin’s Valhalla Screams Supercar Paradise

• Hybrid powertrain comprises a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and two electric motors.

• Hits 0-100kmph in 2.5 seconds, with a top speed of 330kmph.

• Gets performance trickery such as push rod front suspension, multi-link rear axle, adaptive dampers, and an electronic limited-slip differential.

• Active aero and underbody venturi tunnels generate up to 600kg of downforce.

• It’s targeting a 6 minute 30 second lap record at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit. 

Over two years after its concept debut in March 2019, Aston Martin has taken the wraps off the Valhalla supercar in production form. Named after the ancient Norse mythology, Valhalla is an afterlife paradise where slain warriors go. Sure, the Valhalla is a step below the Valkyrie, but the mid-engined supercar certainly seems like supercar paradise with what it offers. 

While the Vallaha is a hybrid supercar, it has undergone a major change under the hood in production form. In place of the 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine announced in March 2020, you get a bespoke 750PS 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 motor that sends power to the rear wheels. Even though Aston Martin says this engine is ‘bespoke’, we think its setup is similar to the Mercedes-AMG GT Black since it features a flat-plane crankshaft. Combine this engine with two electric motors (one on the front axle and one on the rear axle) and the supercar delivers a beefy 950PS of grunt and 1000Nm of twist. 

Paired with a specially tuned 8-speed DCT gearbox, the Valhalla can do the 0-100kmph sprint in just 2.5 seconds and top out at 330kmph. In pure electric mode, the Vallhala can hit a maximum top speed of 130kmph and offer a range of 15km. That’s not all, the carmaker has set a bold target of lapping the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in just 6 minutes and 30 seconds. 

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Despite this complicated hybrid tech under the hood, the Valhalla is a featherweight, at 1550kg, thanks to a carbon-fibre monocoque. It also boasts loads of performance wizardry derived from Formula One, such as a push rod-style front suspension, multi-link rear axle, adaptive dampers, and a stiff suspension setup. Track mode lowers the ride height to increase aerodynamic downforce, whereas a front axle lift system raises the nose for improved approach angle on weird inclines. 

Coming to the aerodynamic side of things, the supercar boasts active aero on the front elements and adjustable rear wing as well as massive underbody venturi tunnels, which when combined, generate a whopping 600kg of downforce at speeds over 240kmph. Couple this with carbon ceramic-matrix brakes with brake-by-wire technology that electronically optimises braking force, an electronic limited-slip differential, and bespoke Michelin tyres (20-inch front and 21-inch rear), and the Valhalla is certainly not for the faint-hearted when it comes to throwing it around a racetrack.

Like the Valkyrie, the Valhalla boasts a clean and nicely sculpted design, with none of the bonkers aero appendages present in current sportscars. That’s more down to the supercar generating most of its downforce from the underbody as well as active aero elements. 

Inside, the Valhalla takes some inspiration from Formula One with a paired back cockpit and driver-focused ergonomics. It also features a new UI, comprising a central touchscreen display that incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While the Valhalla is a hardcore track monster, it’s got you covered with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, such as auto emergency braking, forward collision warning, active cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and rear view parking camera with surround view.

With the Aston Martin Valhalla unleashed, we can’t wait to see what it can do at the Nurburgring. The current benchmark is the Porsche 911 GT2 RS, which has lapped the 20.8km circuit in just 6:43.300 minutes. Can the Valhalla really be 13 seconds quicker as per Aston Martin’s target? Only time will tell, but we’re certainly in for a good fight.