{"id":890041,"date":"2025-08-18T10:59:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=890041"},"modified":"2025-08-18T10:59:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:59:50","slug":"aston-martin-valhalla-first-drive-impressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/aston-martin-valhalla-first-drive-impressions\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Martin Valhalla First Drive Impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/valhalla-ultimate-drivers-supercar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valhalla<\/a> marks a significant shift for Aston Martin, moving away from its traditional front-engine GT cars into the world of mid-engine supercars. Positioned between the extreme <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/meet-aston-martin-valkyrie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valkyrie<\/a> and the brand\u2019s long-established grand tourers, the Valhalla introduces Aston to a new arena crowded with rivals like the Ferrari SF90, Lamborghini Revuelto, and McLaren\u2019s upcoming offerings.<\/p>\n<p>Built around a carbon tub with aluminum subframes and pushrod suspension, the Valhalla combines AMG\u2019s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors for a total of 1,064 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque. That\u2019s good for 0\u201362 mph in 2.5 seconds and a 217 mph top speed. The Valhalla is equipped with an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and features standard carbon-ceramic brakes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TopGear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Gear<\/a> was able to test drive a prototype Valhalla on track at Silverstone\u2019s Stowe Circuit, and learned plenty about Aston Martin\u2019s newest limited-edition hypercar.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"FIRST DRIVE: Aston Martin Valhalla \u2013 1064hp Son Of Valkyrie!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_kKL_oC__eg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"FIRST DRIVE: Aston Martin Valhalla \u2013 1064hp Son Of Valkyrie!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_kKL_oC__eg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Valhalla marks a significant shift for Aston Martin, moving away from its traditional front-engine GT cars into the world of mid-engine supercars. 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