It has been a long journey for the Aston Martin Valhalla with the company first unveiling it back in 2019 as the AM-RB 003. Alot has changed since that time with a pandemic and Aston’s very survival during that time taking center stage. However, the company has kept pushing forward with the Valhalla and the company has released new details about the car while also confirming that it will be entering production next year.
Valhalla Sharpens Its Performance Sword With V8 Power
The Valhalla is the latest in Aston’s growing lineup of exotic supercars but while it’s easy to confuse it with the Valkyrie hypercar (another Aston that has also had a long path of development) the company claims that the Valhalla will have a personality exclusive to itself. Unlike the aforementioned Valkyrie, the Valhalla will be powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that’s paired with three electric motors. Two of these motors will be mounted on the front while the rear gets the remaining electric motor. This tri-motor setup allows the Valhalla to produce a combined system output of 998 hp.
An interesting aspect about the front electric motors is that they will not only allow the Valhalla to have torque-vectoring capability, but also the ability to go into reverse since the transmission does not come with a formal reverse gear due to Aston throwing it in the bin to cut weight. In addition to the performance hardware lurking under the skin, the bodywork itself also plays a role in performance with Aston engineers adding plenty of active aerodynamic features to help it slice through the air. We get to see this in action with some of the new photos Aston provided of one of the prototypes undergoing high-speed track testing.
When Will It Enter Production?
Production of the Valhalla is slated to kick off sometime next year. The company is making the Valhalla a limited-production vehicle with only 999 examples being built before production comes to a close. We’re not sure why Aston chose to not go for an even 1,000 units but there’s no denying that the Valhalla will be the proverbial first step for the company’s attempt to embrace an all-electric future.
Hybrid models will be a key stepping stone for buyers and this hybrid first strategy will also allow Aston to have a smooth transition from ICE to BEVs especially in the realm of sales and profits. As for the BEVs in question, Aston is still not ready to reveal any images of them but the company has stated in the past that the first model will go on sale in 2025. This spearhead model (as well as several other models) will use an all-new EV-centric platform that was designed in-house by Aston Martin.
Carl Malek has been an automotive journalist for over 10 years. First starting out as a freelance photographer before making the transition to writing during college, his work has appeared on numerous automotive forums as well as websites such as Autoshopper.com.
Carl is also a big fan of British vehicles with the bulk of his devotion going to the Morgan Motor Company as well as offerings from Lotus, MG, and Caterham. When he is not writing about automobiles, Carl enjoys spending time with his family and friends in the Metro Detroit area, as well as spending time with his adorable pets.