Aston Martin Valhalla, Monaco Grand Prix, World's First Open Run
May 30, 2025
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Valhalla, which combines cutting-edge performance technology inspired by F1®, is already attracting worldwide attention.In close collaboration with Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT), the consulting arm of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1® team, specialized technologies in key areas such as driving dynamics, aerodynamics, and material development have added a new dimension to Valhalla's design and development.Valhalla, who has only appeared through static exhibitions so far, has shown a driving performance in public for the first time through this Monaco performance.Driving performance has become a place to reveal Valhalla's state-of-the-art hybrid powertrain, superior handling performance, and overwhelming driving dynamics, as well as a presence that encompasses sensory design.
This is a monumental moment in Aston Martin's 112-year history.Valhalla sped over the infamous street circuit in Monte Carlo, Monaco, wearing "Podium Green" colors and lime green livery inspired by the AMR25 race car.Valhalla's chief development driver Fernando Alonso took the wheel himself and quickly passed through legendary sections including Casino Square and Tunnel, showcasing a dynamic drive that pushed the limits of vehicle performance.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team Driver Fernando Alonso:
"For the past 18 months, we have been closely watching this project and collaborating with the development team.Releasing Valhalla's dynamic performance to the world over the weekend of the Monaco Grand Prix was a fantastic moment for both myself and the brand.With state-of-the-art F1®-inspired technology and best-in-class performance added to Aston Martin's unrivalled luxury sensibility, we were convinced that Valhalla was a true supercar on the road and on the circuit.Beyond simple output and driving performance, Valhalla satisfied both the pure sensibility and sensibility that drivers expect, and the vivid emotion they felt beyond the steering wheel."
Adrian Hallmark, Aston Martin CEO:
"The extreme performance and broad dynamic performance range that differentiates Valhalla from other companies have opened up numerous new possibilities for both engineering and design teams throughout the development process.In the legendary F1® circuit like Monaco, Fernando Alonso's driving is very impressive to watch the moment when the fruits of all the teams' efforts are revealed to the world.This will remain a special moment for both road cars and motorsports, even in Aston Martin's rich history."
Based on a hybrid powertrain with a maximum output of 1,079 PS and a maximum torque of 1,100 Nm, Valhalla is a model that has recorded numerous "firsts" in Aston Martin's history.It is the brand's first mass-produced Midship Supercar, the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and the first mass-produced car capable of electric driving.In addition, it is the first to be equipped with a custom 4.0-liter twin-turbo flatplane crank V8 engine that boasts the strongest performance among Aston Martin models.The new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), which integrates an electric motor (e-motor) and an electric rear differential (E-dif), was also applied for the first time.In addition, a newly developed twin electric motor is installed on the front wheel to support torque vectoring functions and contribute to the implementation of a four-wheel drive system.
Aston Martin's ultimate supercar valhalla, which will produce a limited number of only 999 units, will begin delivering customers in the second half of 2025.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
