In the latest episode of The Driver’s Seat by Hagerty, Henry Catchpole puts the Aston Martin Valhalla through its paces on the scenic roads of Rioja and the Navarra circuit in northern Spain. Priced around $1 million, it sits awkwardly between traditional supercars like the Ferrari 849 Testarossa and Lamborghini Revuelto, and hypercars such as the Ferrari F80 and McLaren W1.
Inside, the low, reclined carbon seat and high pedals create a race-inspired driving position reminiscent of the Valkyrie. Power comes from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 paired with three electric motors, producing 1,064 hp and enabling a 0–62 mph time of 2.5 seconds. More importantly, the hybrid system enhances cornering through advanced torque vectoring.
A carbon tub, adaptive Bilstein dampers, and an e-differential deliver exceptional ride quality and feedback on the road, while the new dual-clutch gearbox sharpens responsiveness. On track, active aerodynamics—including a rear wing that rises 255 mm—generate over 600 kg of downforce, pushing the Valhalla closer to hypercar territory.
Source: Hagerty
