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11 December 2024

Aston Martin has released the Valhalla Launch Product Guide for the 2026 Model Year.

Aston Martin has released the Valhalla Launch Product Guide for the 2026 Model Year.

Expanding Aston Martin into the mid-engine supercar sector, Valhalla harnesses technology inspired by the Aston Martin Valkyrie and infused with Formula 1® technologies.
A supercar with hypercar rivalling performance, Valhalla is Aston Martin’s first-ever plug-in hybrid paired with the first application of a flat-plane crank 4.0-litre Twin Turbo V8 engine. The internal combustion engine is paired with three electric motors, two on the front axle and one integrated into the all new and fully bespoke dual clutch transmission, a further first for the brand.
The fully electrified front axle gives Valhalla all-wheel drive (AWD), essential for maximising the power deliver of the combined powertrain output of 1,079 PS and ensures Valhalla to be the first Aston Martin to deploy front axle electronic torque vectoring.

Built for the road and the track, Valhalla is a connected and enthralling car that focuses on driver engagement, agility and dynamic excellence with a unique combination of active aerodynamics and torque vectoring.
The use of active aerodynamics allows Valhalla to maintain an elegant silhouette, uninterrupted by fixed wings, enabling a blend of low drag with the capability of generating over 600 kg of downforce in Race mode, where the rear active wing rises by 255mm.
The aerodynamic, performance focused design gives Valhalla a unique position in the hypercar sector, combining both ultra luxury and performance.

Beautiful exterior design with the most powerful engine specified for a series production Aston Martin and unparalleled driving dynamics will combine to deliver the ultimate driving experience.
The signature metal vaned grille is combined with iconic styling cues, applying Aston Martin DNA to a cutting-edge design. Exposing the inboard front push rod suspension allows the ducting from the front radiator to be shrink wrapped around the components beneath. This improves aerodynamic efficiency and creates a technical focal point.
The floating fender (door turning vane) vents air pressure from the front wheel arch allowing the tyre to be visible on the inboard side of the bonnet. The side strake, an iconic element of Aston Martin design DNA, has been reimagined & integrated into the 3D form of the bodyside. These dramatic design features give the notion of movement, so the car has a sense performance even when stationary.
Dramatic dihedral doors remove part of the roof when open to allow better ingress & egress to the cabin. The sill structure is integrated within the door, further improving ease of access. Dihedral doors represent a functional engineering masterpiece, creating the largest possible cabin opening for driver and passenger. All aspects of design ergonomics have been optimised. The doors pivot and swing effortlessly and storage areas feature enclosed covers to keep contents safely stowed on entry and exit.
Rising from the sleek teardrop canopy is an F1® inspired roof scoop. Buried in a channel that starts in the roof that goes back all the way to the top exit exhaust, the channel is sculpted between the occupants' heads. Here the roof is lowered, to bring the roofline as low as possible and create a channel for air coming over the car to enter the roof scoop.
An iconic signature of the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Vanquish & Special Projects, the 3D dimensional LED light blades protrude through a rear mesh panel in a distinctive layout. The light location and pattern optimises the extraction of hot airflow from the rear of the car.

Inside Valhalla, the cabin amphitheatre line is a key feature of Aston Martin’s new interior design language, wrapping around the cabin, encapsulating the driver and passenger giving a cockpit feel.
The slim centre console with minimal physical switches optimises the cabin space for the driver and passenger. This focused approach ensure enhanced focus on the Valhalla driving experience with minimal distraction.
The driver and passenger sit within an exposed carbon fibre monocoque body structure, with selective application of material coverings to ensure weight is kept to a minimum.
Apex ergonomics have been a focus of the interior cabin layout, with all controls and user interfaces positioned within immediate reach, enabling intuitive access and direct control for the driver. The one-piece carbon fibre seats combine the focused support and performance biased functionality with modern craftsmanship delivered by carbon fibre and seat detailing.
At the heart of the car, the steering wheel shape is inspired by F1 with a distinctive shape and one-piece carbon fibre structure. The bespoke design, unique to Valhalla, ensures optimum driver interaction and visibility of critical driving information sources.
The instrument cluster, designed by the team responsible for both Aston Martin road and F1 race cars, includes principles and ideologies developed in collaboration the AMF1 drivers at Silverstone HQ, reflected driver’s display and Race mode configuration. In Race mode, the focused information display provides information for road and track, including a linear tachometer layout, with large gear number display enhancing peripheral visibility. The information display includes EV system visualisation with illustration of EV power flow in real-time. The introduction of active safety system mode customisation enables the configuration of driving aids to suit user preferences.

Valhalla offers an extensive range of exterior and interior customisation to ensure an exclusive design character can be created. The choices available to deliver a uniquely personalised vehicle can be created within the online configurator system available at: www.astonmartin.com.