2026 Aston Martin Valhalla Packs Way More Power Than Previously Advertised
Initially unveiled as a concept in June 2019 and then announced as a production model in 2021, Aston Martin’s new Valhalla supercar is now at an “advanced stage” of development, and the final specs are even more remarkable than previously advertised.
The first plug-in hybrid model from the British luxury brand, the Valhalla features a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre AMG V8 that generates 817 horsepower instead of the 740 ponies we were told about three years ago. Unlike the engine found in the Vantage, DB12 and DBX 707, this one benefits from revised camshafts, pistons, turbos and exhaust manifolds.
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It turns out there’s one more electric motor than we thought, and it’s integrated within the transmission in the rear. Two others drive the front wheels. All of them draw energy from a 6kWh battery. Total output, previously rated at 937 horsepower, is now said to be 1,064 horsepower, matching the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Peak torque is 811 lb-ft.
According to Aston Martin, the Valhalla is capable of an electronically limited maximum speed of 350 km/h and 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 2.5 seconds.
The all-new dual-clutch gearbox has eight forward gears and no physical reverse gear. Instead, the motors spin in the opposite direction to allow backward manoeuvres, which saves weight and complexity in the gearbox. In certain situations, 100 percent of battery power can be sent to the rear axle, supplementing the full force of the V8 for maximum performance.
As a plug-in hybrid, the Valhalla is also capable of driving at up to 140 km/h and cover about 14 km in pure electric mode based on the WLTP test cycle used in Europe (which is more optimistic than the one used in North America, remember). That last number is pretty negligible, of course, but it compares with a Lamborghini Revuelto and is enough to quietly drive away from your peaceful neighbourhood on a Saturday morning.
The carbon fibre chassis features an F1-style pushrod front suspension complete with inboard mounted springs and dampers, plus a five-link rear suspension. Adaptive Bilstein dampers are found all around. The 20-inch front and 21-inch rear forged aluminum wheels are fitted with bespoke AML-coded Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires. For those who wish to express the Valhalla’s extreme performance, ultra-lightweight magnesium wheels (which save a total of 12 kg of unsprung mass) are optionally available along with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
The Valhalla is also quite serious about aerodynamics. In Race mode, the rear T-Wing raises by 255 mm on powerful hydraulic rams to help generate 600 kg of downforce at 240 km/h. Under braking, that same rear wing will dominantly deploy as an air brake, working in tandem with the active front wing to shift the balance of pressure and ensure optimal stability.
For the first time, we can see what lies behind the dihedral doors of the Valhalla. Cockpit room is more generous than in the Valkyrie. There’s a driver-centric layout with raised footwells for a low hip-to-heel seating position redolent of an F1 car. Speaking of which, the custom, one-piece carbon fibre seats provide maximum support. The steering wheel shape has been inspired by F1, too, and features a one-piece carbon fibre armature.
Production of the Aston Martin Valhalla will be limited to 999 units instead of 500 as previously announced. Deliveries will begin in the second half of 2025, and you can bet that the price tops $1 million.