Aston Martin Valkyrie reveals its glorious V12 Cosworth engine

Naturally aspirated engines produce 1,000 horsepower and can rev up to 11,100 RPM.

Every automaker is ready to jump on the electric train – even Aston Martin and the Rapid E. But today, we’re going to be talking about an old-school naturally aspirated engine. The Valkyrie’s V12 is not an appropriate term as it’s a state of the art engine that Cosworth has developed.

The engine’s 6.5-liter capacity is massive, but it weighs just 206 kg (454 pounds). The V12’s sheer power, which produces 1,000 horsepower at 10,500 rpm and 740 Newton metres (546 pound-feet), at 7,000 rpm, is what impresses most. The Valkyrie’s Cosworth engine can rev up to 11,100 RPM and produce 153.8 horsepower per Liter.

Aston Martin Valkyrie reveals its glorious V12 Cosworth engine

These incredible numbers can’t compare to the amazing sound of the 65-degree internal-combustion engine. It will be paired with a hybrid battery system for an even higher combined output. Aston Martin has yet to reveal details about the electrified powertrain for the Valkyrie but will do so in the hypercar’s development programme.

The V12 engine was developed by Aston Martin and Cosworth using pistons that are modeled after the ones used in Formula 1 cars. The engine’s internal parts are made from solid material, while the crankshaft weighs 50 percent less than the one that powered the V12 engine in the One-77. Ricardo designed and engineered the ICE, while Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing’s Chief Tech Officer, will link it to a single-clutch gearbox.

You may be aware that all 150 cars in production have been presold at $3.2 million each and customer deliveries are scheduled to begin next year.