
Aston Martin, Valhalla Little Known Facts
- 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.
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