26.05.2025

Aston Martin Valhalla stuns Monaco in global debut

Aston Martin's Valhalla hypercar made its global debut in Monaco ahead of the Monaco Formula One® Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso behind the wheel.

Words: Ned, Motoring Writer

Photos courtesy of: Aston Martin.

 

The glamorous streets of Monaco witnessed automotive history as Aston Martin's highly anticipated Valhalla hypercar made its spectacular global public debut ahead of the Monaco Formula One® Grand Prix weekend.

Behind the wheel of this mechanical masterpiece was two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso, who guided the Valhalla through Monte Carlo's legendary circuit with characteristic finesse. The sight of this cutting-edge supercar navigating Casino Square and thundering through the tunnel in its striking AMR25-inspired Podium Green livery was nothing short of breathtaking.

FORMULA ONE DNA MEETS ROAD CAR EXCELLENCE

What distinguishes the Valhalla from its contemporaries is its unprecedented integration of Formula One technology into a road-legal package. Collaboration with Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT)—the consulting division of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team—has infused the supercar with race-proven expertise in dynamics, aerodynamics, and advanced materials.

"Having followed this project closely for 18 months, unveiling Valhalla's dynamic capability at Monaco is a fantastic moment," enthused Alonso. "This is a true supercar that delivers on all the raw feelings and emotions you seek behind the wheel."

At the heart of the Valhalla lies a groundbreaking hybrid powertrain delivering 1079PS and 1100Nm of torque. The system combines a bespoke 828PS flat-plane crank 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine—the most powerful V8 ever fitted to an Aston Martin—with three electric motors contributing an additional 251PS.

This sophisticated setup enables remarkable performance: 0-100km/h in just 2.5 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 350km/h. The Valhalla represents multiple firsts for the British marque: their inaugural series production mid-engined supercar, first plug-in hybrid with dedicated EV capability, and first application of the new 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission featuring integrated e-Motor.

EXCLUSIVITY AND INNOVATION

Adrian Hallmark, Aston Martin's CEO, reflected on the significance:

"The extreme performance and unprecedented dynamic bandwidth that distinguishes Valhalla presented many new opportunities throughout development. Witnessing this culmination showcased on Monaco's iconic F1 circuit, driven by Fernando, marks a significant moment in Aston Martin's rich history."

The choice of Monaco for this dynamic debut was particularly poignant. The principality's challenging street circuit provided the perfect backdrop to demonstrate the Valhalla's exceptional capabilities. As the supercar carved through corners that have challenged Formula One legends for decades, it became clear that Aston Martin had created something truly special—a road car with genuine racing DNA.

With production strictly limited to 999 units and deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2025, the Valhalla represents the ultimate expression of Aston Martin's engineering prowess. For those fortunate enough to witness this historic moment, the Valhalla's Monaco debut will be remembered as the day when boundaries between road car and race car were definitively blurred.

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