In Norse mythology, Valkyries have the power to decide the life and death of those on the battlefield, where the souls of those who heroically sacrificed themselves for Odin’s cause would be taken to Valhalla. Valkyrie is the name given to these warrior women, and Valhalla is the place where these brave warriors are headed. For those brave investors who fought tooth and nail to get one of the only 150 road models and 30 track models of the Valkyrie, perhaps their destination is Valhalla.
Compared to the Red Bull F1 technology-boosted Valkyrie, Valhalla has a relatively lower positioning, but its performance is undoubtedly on par with that of the Ferrari SF90 and its peers.
The combined output of 950 horsepower comes from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a front and rear electric drive system. The former provides 750 horsepower, while the latter contributes 204 horsepower. With these power numbers, the carbon fiber chassis, weighing 1,550 kg, can accelerate to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds, and soon reach a top speed of 330 km/h. At 255 km/h, it can generate a maximum downforce of 600 kgf.
The 8-speed dual-clutch transmission does not have a reverse gear, as this function can be achieved by reversing the front axle motor. The front motor can also provide a zero-emission range of up to 13 km and a maximum speed of 130 km/h in EV mode. Depending on the mode, the power distribution between the front and rear motors is dynamic, and in extreme cases, all electrical power can be sent to the rear motor.
However, the heart of this vehicle is still the 4.0 L flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine with twin turbocharging, producing 750 horsepower. Given that Aston Martin’s new CEO is Tobias Moers, who previously led AMG, and Valhalla is his first project at Martin, it is likely that this engine is from the M179 LS2 engine on the AMG GTR Black Series. The red line is also the same at 7,200 RPM, while the power has been increased by 30 horsepower to 750 horsepower. The efficiency optimization may be due to the greater horizontal space freedom brought by the mid-engine layout and the use of a more traditional ram-air intercooler.
Regarding the chassis, push-rod front suspension is used to reduce unsprung mass, and a multi-link suspension is used for the rear. The high-strength integrated carbon fiber cockpit ensures that Multimatic’s variable stiffness spring and adaptive valve body sliding valve (ASV) shock absorber system can accurately control tire movement as designed. This suspension system can increase damping and reduce ground clearance to improve track performance, similar to that of the Ford GT. In addition, the front lift system can ensure that the Valhalla’s front end is not damaged when encountering unfriendly slopes.
🔗Information source: Aston Martin
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