Aston Martin mid engined twin turbo V6 hybrid Valhalla project 2019

Monterey Bay, California, USA,August 2019-At the last Geneva Motor Show, Aston Martin ehibited three mid engined hypercars: there was the ready for the road Valkyrie limited to 150 examples, the Aston Martin RB002 track only edition limited to 25 examples and the Static model of the Aston Martin RB 003 now designated Valhalla and intended for 500 examples production with carbon fibre structure and a new twin turbo V6 in mid engine position.

Now at the famous Monterey Peninsula Car Week, Aston Martin has unveiled a dynamic version of Aston Martin Valhalla together with Aston Martin Valkyrie that is under development for participating in 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours in newly defined "hypercar" category of WEC endurance races.

Dr Andy Palmer, Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, said: “This brand is a long-time supporter of the events held during Monterey Car Week and I’m thrilled that we have such a strong and diverse collection of exceptional cars on show there this year.
 
“With enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world in attendance and some of our most highly prized cars available to order, or on offer at auction, it promises to be another hugely memorable occasion.”  

Formerly identified by its codename AM-RB 003, Aston Martin’s latest mid-engined hypercar collaboration with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Adrian Newey has been officially named the Aston Martin Valhalla.     

 Named after the warrior’s paradise celebrated in ancient Norse mythology, Valhalla follows Valkyrie on Aston Martin’s journey into the highest echelons of road car performance. Employing lightweight construction methods and radical aerodynamics pioneered in Valkyrie, Valhalla will be propelled by a combination of high-efficiency, high-output turbocharged V6 petrol engine and battery-electric hybrid system. Just 500 Coupe examples of the all-carbon fibre hypercar will be built.

In continuing the fine tradition of Aston Martin ‘V’ cars, Valhalla can trace its lineage back to 1951, when the Vantage designation was given to high performance variants of the then current model, the DB2. Though actual Vantage badging was never applied, the name stuck.

Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Andy Palmer said: “Aston Martin model names always attract a lot of attention. They do so because they invariably capture an emotion or tell a story. In following the Valkyrie we knew the Aston Martin Valhalla needed to make a strong statement of its own, yet also offer continuity and a clear connection. Norse mythology contains such powerful language and rich storytelling it felt only right that the AM-RB 003 should follow the Valkyrie’s theme.
Few technical details have been unveiled at the moment on the new Aston Martin Valhalla.

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