Aston Martin, Valhalla Little Known Facts

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The Aston Martin Valhalla is part of the company's AM-RB 001 project, a joint venture with Red Bull Racing to create a high-performance car.
It features a V6 twin-turbocharged engine producing 700 horsepower and 522 lb-ft of torque.
The powerplant is a 90-degree V6 engine, specifically designed by Cosworth for this application.
The engine is paired with an 8-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) from the Italian firm, IHI.
Valhalla's aerodynamic design draws inspiration from Red Bull Racing's Formula 1 cars and features a 400kg (882 lbs) downforce at high speeds.
It boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of approximately 720 hp per ton.
The car is based on the DBS Superleggera chassis, but with significant modifications to accommodate its advanced aerodynamics and engine requirements.
Aston Martin Valhalla has a claimed 0-62mph (0-100km/h) time of just 2.5 seconds.
Its top speed is electronically limited to around 225 mph (362 km/h), reportedly due to concerns over tire durability rather than any inherent limitations in the powertrain or chassis.
Despite its radical design, Valhalla still manages to accommodate a pair of carbon ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston units at the rear.
The car features adaptive damping and torque vectoring capabilities.
Aston Martin has stated that production will be limited to just 500 units globally.
Each Valhalla model is hand-assembled by the company's skilled craftsmen in Gaydon, UK.
A bespoke interior is available, featuring a unique blend of materials like Alcantara and Dinamica.
The car's exterior features a distinctive livery, reminiscent of the AM-RB 001's test cars.
Valhalla boasts over 3,000 lb-ft (4,065 Nm) of torque in its widest point, around 6,500 rpm.
Its engine rev range starts from 5,000 rpm and goes up to an electronically limited 9,400 rpm.
Aston Martin has made sure the Valhalla meets the strictest emissions regulations for 2022 and later models.
A unique sound generator system enhances the driver's experience by amplifying the exhaust note.
In addition to its extreme performance capabilities, Valhalla is also designed with advanced driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
Each car will come with a carbon fibre hardtop or a removable roof panel option for open-top driving.
The Aston Martin Valhalla boasts an impressive front splitter design, featuring an adjustable section to fine-tune aerodynamics based on conditions.
Production costs are reportedly in excess of £200,000 per unit (approximately $263,500 USD).
Pricing is expected to start around $1 million (approximately £825,000 or €955,000) per car.