Aston Martin Valhalla
Aston Martin Valhalla | ||
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Kerb weight | Less than 1,550 kg (3,417 lb) |
The Aston Martin Valhalla is an upcoming
Overview
The car is a result of the collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing. Initially called AM-RB 003, the project name for the car was revealed to be the "Son of Valkyrie" at the car's public introduction as it uses many technologies first implemented in the Valkyrie. The final name of the car was revealed to be Valhalla. Namewise, the Valhalla follows numerous previous Aston Martin models tradition of starting with the letter "V".[4] Like the Valkyrie, the name "Valhalla" also has its origin in Norse mythology.
The concept's aero design was a unique FlexFoil rear wing. The wing could change the car's downforce without changing its angle of attack; it is integrated into the bodywork and is claimed to generate no drag or aerodynamic turbulence.
The concept's interior has space for storing luggage behind the seats, a centre console and a phone mount for the driver. The car shares the race-inspired steering wheel from the Valkyrie and features unique wing shaped paddle shifters on the steering column. The car also has dihedral doors for easy entry and exit. As of July 2021, the production vehicle's interior had not been publicly revealed.[5]
The chassis is a variation of the carbon fibre monocoque chassis of the Valkyrie with the body panels being produced from the same material. The chassis will be produced by Aston Martin while the aerodynamic body panels will be produced at Red Bull Racing. The car is planned to weigh less than 1,550 kg (3,417 lb).[6][7]
When initially announced, the car was planned to use a 3.0L
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The AM-RB 003 concept car on display at the2019 Geneva Motor Show
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AM-RB 003 rear view
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A later Aston Martin Valhalla prototype, first shown in mid-2021.
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Interior
Production
The car entered in production in 2023. It was originally slated for a limited production run of 500 examples starting at $1,000,000. However, as of August 2021, the Valhalla will be limited to 999 examples with an estimated price of US$800,000 (GB£580,000).[10][11]
Appearances in media
The Valhalla appears briefly, sitting in a wind tunnel at Q-Branch in the James Bond film No Time to Die, though the vehicle itself is not used.[12]
See also
References
- ^ "Aston Martin Valhalla Production Model Gets Hybrid V8 With 937 HP". Motor1. 15 July 2021.
- ^ "New Aston Martin Valhalla is mid-engined 937bhp super-hybrid". Autocar. 15 July 2021.
- ^ Dobie, Stephen (24 March 2020). "The Aston Martin Valhalla will get a very special V6". Top Gear. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ Im, Jimmy (28 June 2019). "James Bond will drive this $1.2 million Aston Martin hypercar in the next film — take a look". CNBC. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ Carson, Sean (15 July 2021). "New Aston Martin Valhalla supercar revealed with 937bhp hybrid power". Auto Express. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Aston Valhalla: specs of production version revealed". Car Magazine. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "2024 Aston Martin Valhalla Full Details". EvLegacy. 14 March 2023.
- Motor1.com. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ Silvestro, Brian (5 March 2019). "This Is the AM-RB 003, Aston Martin's Mid-Engine Hypercar". Road & Track. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ a b Duff, Mike (15 July 2021). "937-HP Aston Martin Valhalla Has an AMG Engine and a Bargain $800,000 Price". Car and Driver. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Aston Martin Valhalla makes debut at Monterey Car Week". Evo Magazine. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Thompson, Chris (26 June 2019). "Aston Martin confirms the next three Bond cars for 25th 007 film". Which Car. Retrieved 7 October 2019.