Aston Martin’s new hybrid supercar, the Valhalla, made its first public dynamic appearance ahead of this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. Driven by two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso, the car completed a demonstration run on the Monaco street circuit just before the opening F1 practice session.
Until now, the Valhalla had only been shown in static form. Its dynamic debut in Monte Carlo marked a key milestone for Aston Martin, coming after the final stages of road and track testing. Alonso, who has served as the principal development driver for the project, piloted the car through some of the circuit’s most recognisable sections, including Casino Square and the Tunnel.
The Valhalla was developed in close cooperation with Aston Martin Performance Technologies, the consulting division of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. Engineers focused on refining dynamics, aerodynamics and materials to transfer race-derived expertise directly into the supercar’s road-going performance.
Finished in a race-inspired Podium Green livery with Lime Green highlights, the Valhalla’s powertrain combines a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with three electric motors to produce 1,079PS and 1,100Nm of torque. The hybrid setup enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 350 kilometres per hour. It also features an 8-speed dual clutch transmission, torque vectoring, and all-wheel drive with a pair of front axle motors that contribute to precise handling.
The Valhalla is Aston Martin’s first series-production mid-engined supercar, first plug-in hybrid, and the first to offer a dedicated electric-only driving mode. It also marks the brand’s first use of a flat-plane crank V8 and a newly developed transmission system with integrated electric components.
Production will be limited to 999 units, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025. The Monaco demonstration represents a significant moment in Aston Martin’s continued push to combine high performance with technological development from its Formula One operations.
