Aston Martin Valkyrie

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Lore & Background

The car is a result of the collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing. Initially called AM-RB 003, the project name for the car was revealed to be the 'Son of Valkyrie' at the car's public introduction as it uses many technologies first implemented in the Valkyrie. The final name of the car was revealed to be Valhalla. Namewise, the Valhalla follows numerous previous Aston Martin models tradition of starting with the letter 'V'. Like the Valkyrie, the name 'Valhalla' also has its origin in Norse mythology. The concept's aero design was a unique FlexFoil rear wing. The wing could change the car's downforce without changing its angle of attack; it is integrated into the bodywork and is claimed to generate no drag or aerodynamic turbulence. The concept's interior has space for storing luggage behind the seats, a centre console and a phone mount for the driver. The car shares the race-inspired steering wheel from the Valkyrie and features unique wing shaped paddle shifters on the steering column. The car also has dihedral doors for easy entry and exit. As of July 2021, the production vehicle's interior had not been publicly revealed. The chassis is a variation of the carbon fibre monocoque chassis of the Valkyrie with the body panels being produced from the same material. The chassis will be produced by Aston Martin while the aerodynamic body panels will be produced at Red Bull Racing. The car is planned to weigh less than 1,550 kg (3,417 lb). When initially announced, the car was planned to use a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine as opposed to the V12 on the Valkyrie but would share the KERS system from the flagship sports car. A combined output of those two would be around 1,000 PS (735 kW; 986 hp). The engine was intended to be designed and developed in-house by the company and will use the Castrol Nexcel 90-second oil change system first used in the track-only Vulcan. The car is the first road car to use such a system. The exhaust system uses dual outlets which are placed on top of the car, similar to the Porsche 918 Spyder. However, in July 2021, the Valhalla's production form debuted and featured an extensive redesign from the concept form, including switching engines from the in-house V6 to the Mercedes-AMG M178 LS2 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 in conjunction with two electric motors, among many other changes. The new powertrain will develop 950 PS (699 kW; 937 hp).

Reader's Guide

The Aston Martin Valhalla entered production in 2025. It was originally slated for a limited production run of 500 examples starting at $1,000,000 in late 2021. However, as of August 2021, the Valhalla will be limited to 999 examples with an estimated price of US$800,000 (GB£580,000). The first customer car was delivered in December 2025 in the United Kingdom. The Valhalla appears briefly, sitting in a wind tunnel at Q-Branch in the James Bond film No Time to Die, though the vehicle itself is not used. A 2019 version of the concept car also appears in Forza Horizon 5 and 6 and Forza Motorsport. A modified version of the production model is featured in the 2026 video game 007 First Light.

Did You Know?

• The Valhalla was initially called AM-RB 003 and nicknamed 'Son of the Valkyrie' before its final name was revealed.
• The concept featured a unique FlexFoil rear wing that could change downforce without changing its angle of attack, claimed to generate no drag or aerodynamic turbulence.
• The car is the first road car to use the Castrol Nexcel 90-second oil change system, first used in the track-only Vulcan.
• The production version switched from an in-house V6 to a Mercedes-AMG M178 LS2 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with two electric motors, developing 950 PS (699 kW; 937 hp).
• The Valhalla appears in the James Bond film No Time to Die, sitting in a wind tunnel at Q-Branch, though the vehicle itself is not used.

Common Misconceptions (Editorial)

1. Some believe the Valhalla was always planned with a Mercedes-AMG V8 engine. In fact, the initial concept featured an in-house 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6, and the switch to the Mercedes-AMG M178 LS2 V8 occurred with the production version in July 2021. 2. It is commonly assumed that the Valhalla ranks above the Valkyrie as Aston Martin’s flagship. Actually, the Valhalla is meant to sit below the Valkyrie and is intended to be more usable as an everyday car. 3. The car’s FlexFoil rear wing is sometimes misunderstood as a moving wing that changes angle. The concept’s wing could change downforce without changing its angle of attack, and was integrated into the bodywork to generate no drag or aerodynamic turbulence.

Why It Matters (Editorial)

The Aston Martin Valhalla matters because it represents a rare convergence of Formula 1 engineering and road-legal usability, blending Red Bull Racing’s aerodynamic expertise with Aston Martin’s grand-touring heritage. Its dramatic mid-life pivot from an in-house V6 to a Mercedes-AMG V8 hybrid powertrain also illustrates how modern hypercars must adapt to performance targets and production realities, ensuring the model endures as a landmark of collaborative ambition in the early 2020s.