Aston Martin revealed the stunning Valhalla to regional media on 15 February, ahead of a series of exclusive appointments. It is the first debut of the car in Southeast Asia.

Originally planned with a mid-engined 950 bhp gasoline/battery electric powertrain, new carbon fibre structure and aerodynamics inspired by the Aston Martin Valkyrie, the production Valhalla produces 1012 PS through its bespoke twin turbo V8 ICE with twin E-Motors.

At the beating heart of Valhalla is its all-new PHEV powertrain, which features three motors; foremost of these is a rear-mid-mounted 4.0 litre twin-turbo bespoke V8 engine. The most advanced, responsive and highest performing V8 engine ever fitted to an Aston Martin, it features a flat-plane crankshaft for increased responsiveness. Revving to 7200 rpm and developing over 800 PS, it sends drive exclusively to the rear axle.

Supplementing this new V8 engine is a 150kW/400V battery hybrid system utilising a pair of E-Motors; one mounted on the front axle and the other on the rear axle. The electric system contributes a further 204 PS. When driven in EV mode battery power is directed exclusively to the front axle. In other driving modes battery power is split between front and rear axles, the percentage sent to each axle constantly varies according to driving demands. In certain situations, 100% of battery power can be sent to the rear axle.

Completing the powertrain is an all-new 8-speed DCT transmission. Exclusively designed and built for Aston Martin, this new paddle-shift gearbox has been developed specifically for the hybrid era. Featuring e-reverse (which utilises the PHEV’s electric motors and thereby saves weight by negating the need for a conventional reverse gear) the transmission also features an Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (E-Diff) on the rear axle for maximum traction and handling agility.

Running in EV-only mode, Valhalla will be capable of a top speed of 130km/h and has a zero-emission range of 15 km - good for those FairPrice runs. Top speed is 350 km/h and 0-100 km/h is accomplished in just 2.5 seconds. In terms of outright track capability, a lap time of 6:30 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife is the target. With a dry weight of less than 1550 kg, active aerodynamics produce 600 kg of downforce.

In terms of its structure, Valhalla is built around a new carbon fibre tub for maximum stiffness with minimum weight penalty. Featuring Formula One style push rod front suspension, Valhalla uses Multimatic Variable Spring rate and Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) Damper units providing adjustable ride frequency. In addition to stiffer suspension, Track mode sees ride height dramatically reduced in order to maximise downforce. At the other end of the speed scale, a front axle lift system raises the nose for improved approach angle on awkward inclines.

Valhalla will be available in both left-hand and right-hand drive, and in Singapore it is priced at approximately $4.8 million with the new ARF regime. However, Aston Martin Singapore has indicated that it has a limited number of pre-bidded COEs available. This means the Valhalla registered to these will still be subject to the old ARF regime, at an undisclosed price with substantial tax savings. If you are interested in the Valhalla, there’s no better time than now to pick one up.

The car will be on public display at Aston Martin Singapore until 20 February, 11am to 6pm.

Photos by James Wong

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