To say that the Valkyrie hypercar is the most
anticipated model from Aston Martin in recent history would be a major
understatement. People are longing to see more of Aston Martin and Red Bull’s
hypercar, and the two companies know that all too well. Meanwhile, the British
carmaker is using the hype created by the upcoming Valkyrie to boost its social
media channels.
For example, Aston Martin’s Instagram page is the
only place where one can find three new photos of the Valkyrie hypercar. They
reveal a two-tone paint scheme combining two contrasting tones of blue. More
importantly, one of the photos offers our best look so far at the Valkyrie’s
interior.
As you would expect, the cockpit is a symphony of
carbon fiber, Alcantara, and racing-inspired technology. Just look at that
F1-like steering wheel that integrates all the controls the driver needs to
worry about. It also features a display showing ground speed, engine speed, and
more parameters.
There are two more screens in the cabin, one at the
center of the dash and another on the passenger side — both oriented towards
the driver. Formula One “touches” are obvious as far as the driving position is
concerned too. Aston Martin says the Valkyrie features a “feet up” position
that ensures the driver “feels at one with the car for the ultimate drive
experience.”
We have no reason not to take Aston Martin’s word
for it, as the Valkyrie will combine Formula One aerodynamics and lightweight
construction with the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated powertrain ever
offered in a production car. That’s a Cosworth-engineered 6.5-liter V12 unit
delivering 1,130 hp.
The power plant is expected to produce the
impressive output with assistance from a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS)
developed by Rimac. Combine that with the targeted 1:1 power-to-weight ratio
and the Valkyrie will be capable of “outlandish speed,” as Aston Martin claims. The company hopes to put
prototypes on the road just before Christmas this year. Only 150 units will be
built, each priced at US$ 3.2 million. Unsurprisingly, the entire production run
has already been sold.
