Electrification is coming for all corners of the auto industry. No segment is immune, and that includes the low-volume exotics that are most often seen in bedroom posters. Aston Martin’s latest partnership is a direct result of this push, and we should see results in just a few years’ time.
Aston Martin on Monday announced a new partnership with battery-technology company Britishvolt. The two companies will form a single research and development team to create battery packs for Aston Martin’s upcoming high-performance electric vehicles.
“Supplementing the close strategic relationship with our shareholder Mercedes-Benz AG, this partnership provides Aston Martin with additional access to technology and skills to broaden our electrification options,” said Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers in a statement. “We are proud to be partnering with a UK-based, low-carbon battery manufacturer as part of our ambition to be a leading sustainable ultra-luxury business.”
Aston Martin Valhalla is a gorgeous hybrid supercar
1/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow The production version of the Aston Martin Valhalla supercar is here. 2/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow In place of the concept’s V6 is a twin-turbo V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. 3/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow It’s paired with two electric motors for a total of 937 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. 4/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow The Valhalla will hit 62 mph in 2.5 seconds and it has an electric range of 9 miles. 5/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow The styling looks even more complex (and even better) than that of the concept. 6/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow It features active aerodynamic elements like the spoiler at the rear. 7/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow The Valhalla uses F1-derived suspension tech and has specially designed tires. 8/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Aston is targeting a Nurburgring lap time of 6 minutes and 30 seconds. 9/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow We don’t yet know how much the Valhalla will cost or when it will go on sale. 10/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow Keep clicking through to see more of the production Valhalla. 11/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow 12/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow 13/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow The Valhalla will hit 62 mph in 2.5 seconds and it has an electric range of 9 miles. 14/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow 15/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow 16/16 SLIDES © Provided by Roadshow
Aston Martin’s first fully electric vehicle is set to launch in 2025, but there’s plenty of other interesting stuff coming between now and then. The midengined Valhalla plug-in hybrid will start reaching buyers in early 2024, and it’s quite the stunner. Its twin-turbo V8 produces 740 horsepower, and that will mate to a pair of electric motors, which can propel the vehicle to 80 mph on electrons alone. Net output is estimated at 937 hp and 738 pound-feet of torque. Following the Valhalla, Aston says all of its product lines will have electrified options by 2026.
But in the meantime, the automaker is still whipping up some intriguing vehicles. Most recently, the British OEM unveiled the Aston Martin DBX707. Its 4.0-liter V8 has been turned up to produce an impressive 697 hp, which is 155 hp higher than the standard DBX. Aston Martin will also produce one more V12 Vantage as the model wraps up its current generation.
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