AM is aiming for a Nurburgring lap of 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
The days of the Twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine Aston Martin announced the in-house effort in March 2020. It was replaced by a rear-midmounted twin-turbo, 4.0-liter V8. The engine is described as a “bespoke V8 engine” and although you won’t see the words “Mercedes”, or “AMG” in this press release, the larger unit most likely comes from Affalterbach. It does have a flat-plane crankshaft. This is likely to be related to the AMG GT Black Series V8. Gaydon claims that the Black Series’ V8 engine is “the most advanced, responsive, and highest performing ever fitted to an Aston Martin”.
The combustion engine sends power to the rear wheels. It also has two electric motors for each axle. The electric punch is rated to 201 horsepower (157kilowatts) and the Valhalla can deliver a combined output 937 HP (699kW) and a massive torque of 738 poundfeet (1,099 Newton-meters). Aston Martin’s latest supercar can reach 62 mph (100 km/h), in just two and a quarter seconds, and peak at 217mph (350 km/h). The Nurburgring’s target lap time of 6 minutes 30 seconds is perhaps a more impressive performance-related figure. This would cut 13 seconds off the current record, which coincidentally belonged to the AMG GT Black Series. We don’t want Porsche fans to be upset. The Manthey 911 GT2 RS was faster but some would argue that it’s not a legitimate record because it’s a modified vehicle with Porsche Tequipment goodies.
Aston Martin claims that the Valhalla will use an eight-speed dual-clutch, automatic transmission. The transmission also features an electronic limited-slip differential at the rear axle. It boasts a fully-electric reverse mode that makes use of the two emotors. This eliminates the need for a conventional reverse gear, which reduces weight. The PHEV system was designed with performance in mind. Therefore, the battery pack can travel only nine miles (15 km) on its own. The Valhalla can reach speeds of 80 mph (130 km/h) with the ICE off. The Ferrari SF90 Stradale can be used as a front-wheel drive vehicle by the Valhalla when EV mode has been activated. Aston Martin estimates that combined emissions will fall below 200g/km for the WLTP. This would be remarkable for a V8 supercar.
The complex powertrain makes it light, weighing in at just 3,417 lbs (1,550 kg) before fluids are added. The electrified supercar can generate 1,322 lbs (680 kg) at 150 mph (241 km/h). Keep in mind, that Aston Martin is working on an “entry-level supercar”, which will be a successor to the Valkyrie/Valhalla and the Vanquish moniker.