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).
