The Valhalla is slated to go into production next year and it will look even better than expected
If you’ve forgotten about the Aston Martin Valhalla, you’d be forgiven as the car was previewed by the AM-RB 003 concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The production-intent model was then shown in 2021, before largely disappearing off the radar.
It’s back in the spotlight as Aston Martin has dropped new pictures of a prototype undergoing testing. The company didn’t say much, but claimed they’re developing a “supercar that will set new standards.”
Marketing hyperbole aside, the Valhalla has evolved over the years and sports a slightly different design. Starting up front, we can see new headlights that now have a strip of daytime running lights. They’re joined by a more aggressive intake and ventilated front fenders. There’s also a reshaped splitter, which now has vertical fins at the outside edges.
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The updates continue aft of the A-pillar as we can see streamlined bodywork and reimagined side scoops. They’re joined by new mirrors and revised doors that have flush-mounted handles.
We can likely expect additional changes, but the model is slated to enter production next year and be limited to 999 units. As a brief refresher, the Valhalla has a carbon fiber monocoque and an F1-inspired design which is said to generate more than 1,323 lbs (600 kg) of downforce at 149 mph (240 km/h).
Motivation comes from a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which consists of three electric motors and a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 flat-plane crank engine. This setup gives the Valhalla all-wheel drive as well as a combined output of 998 hp (744 kW / 1,012 PS). This should enable the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 2.5 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 217 mph (349 km/h).