Aston Martin Valhalla, 1000 hp of F1 DNA

Aston Martin Valhalla, Aston Martin's first production mid-engined supercar, is reaping the benefits of the world's fastest development lab, Formula. Proven know-how used by the Aston Martin team F1 to intensify the development of its future model which will be sold in only 999 units.

At the wheel of a homologated F1

The ergonomics of the Valhalla cockpit have benefited from direct inspiration from Formula 1, as the driving position has been optimized to maximize driving pleasure. The driver's heels are raised by a false floor, which also contains electronic modules, and the unique carbon fiber bucket seat can be reclined at a greater angle to achieve a seating position close to that of Formula 1 drivers, all by offering relative “comfort” as a road car.

Valhalla's aerodynamic approach uses common vectors with Formula 1 to generate downforce and minimize drag. the whole generates more than 600 kg of downforce at 240 km/h. Valhalla has multi-element wings at the front and rear for this. The front wing can be tilted like an F1 DRS to reduce drag or can be tilted upwards to generate enormous downforce directly in front of the front wheels. Inspired by F1 vortex generators, small louvers in front of the rear wheel act as mini-diffusers to pull the airflow upwards, increasing downforce.

More than 1000 hp for Valhalla

Valhalla's bespoke twin-turbo flat-plane V8, is the most capable V8 engine ever fitted to an Aston Martin and, when coupled with three electric motors, creates a 1 hp all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain.

Two electric motors on the front axle allow the Valhalla to have four-wheel drive, but also allow engineers full independent control of the torque applied to each of the front wheels, a technique known as torque vectoring. The front electric motors also provide the reverse function, saving weight on the rear drivetrain. A third electric motor is integrated into the transmission, providing additional power to the rear wheels and serving as a starter/generator for the ICE engine. ALSO READ > Collector – Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro