Aston Martin’s most outrageous road car is the Valhalla. This million-dollar miracle boasts a plug-in hybrid powertrain with 1064 horsepower and uses technology developed alongside Aston Martin’s F1 racing team. Its performance and handling are as incredible as you'd guess they would be.
You also might assume that the Valhalla is intimidating to drive, but in reality, it’s quite approachable. Other than having to get used to the absence of a rear window, the Valhalla is comfortable enough and easy enough to drive on the road that you conceivably use it as a daily driver—assuming you have the courage to commute in a car with a seven-figure price tag and the willingness to put up with the endless stares of passersby.
Expert Tip: The Valhalla’s dual-personality nature reminds us of another approachable supercar with over 1000 horsepower: the Corvette ZR1X, which costs a fraction of the Aston but offers similar performance and handling.
There are no changes in store for the Valhalla for the 2027 model year, but an open-top Spider model is coming for 2028.
If this year's model is largely unchanged and you're comfortable with a lightly used car, you may want to consider shopping previous model years. A one-to-three-year-old model will likely have a warranty and it'll cost less than buying new.
2026 Aston Martin Valhalla
Pricing and Which One to Buy
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Valhalla is motivated by a massively powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain. At its core is a Mercedes-AMG–sourced twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 with a flat-plane crank. It feeds the rear wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and apportions torque via an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential. Additionally, two electric motors power the front wheels and a third is integrated into the transmission. Combined output is 1064 horsepower.
Lightweight carbon fiber makes up the car's core structure. The Valhalla also features F1-style pushrod front suspension and employs a multi-link setup at the rear. Adaptive dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes are standard. Active aerodynamics are a major feature of the Valhalla, with movable front and rear wings that adjust to balance downforce and drag, maximize grip, and improve braking performance. When we drove the Valhalla, we found it to be remarkably engaging to drive for such a powerful, high-tech machine, more friendly on the road than you'd expect.
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0–60-MPH Times
In Comparison: When we test-drove the Valhalla, we estimated a 60-mph time of just 2.1 seconds. That would put Aston Martin’s supercar in the same league as other exotics, including the Ferrari 849 Testarossa, the McLaren 750S, and the Chevy Corvette ZR1.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
The Valhalla’s electric-only range is a pitiful 5 miles per charge, but that’s enough for you to creep out of your neighborhood for a pre-dawn joyride without waking the neighbors. The battery's primary job is to feed the electric motors for the purposes of maximizing acceleration rather than driving range.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA estimates that the Valhalla will deliver 13 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. If we ever get the chance, we’ll take the Valhalla on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route and then update this story with test results. For more information about the Valhalla’s fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: The Valhalla's interior deftly blends form and function. It features extensive use of carbon fiber, giving the cabin a unique visual character while keeping weight to a minimum. Sitting front and center before the driver is a rectangular F1-inspired steering wheel that features physical infotainment controls.
Forward of the steering wheel is a column-mounted digital display that shows a linear tachometer in Race mode and a speedometer and navigation information during road driving. A carbon brace runs the width of the cabin, on top of which floats a central infotainment screen that displays vital vehicle information, including battery charge level and energy-deployment data.
Cargo Capacity: Be sure to pack light or, really, not at all: the Valhalla does not have a trunk nor a luggage compartment of any kind.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Valhalla's infotainment duties are handled by a centrally mounted 10.3-inch touchscreen. Aston Martin says that the Valhalla features bespoke infotainment software, but wireless Apple CarPlay comes standard.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The Valhalla offers a host of driver assists that are commonly seen on less extreme machines. While the Valhalla will feature conventional side mirrors, they'll be supplemented by a camera-based rearview display inside the cabin.
For information about the Valhalla's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Aston Martin provides limited and powertrain warranties that are on par with what other high-end automakers offer. However, unlike the competition, Aston doesn't include any maintenance visits in its coverage.
C/D Test Results and Specs
Each year, we put hundreds of vehicles through our rigorous instrumented testing regimen. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that's because this vehicle hasn't changed since we last tested it, and the test results remain accurate.
2026 Aston Martin Valhalla
Vehicle Type: mid-engine, front- and rear-motor, front/all-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe
POWERTRAINS
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve 4.0-liter V-8, 817 hp, 632 lb-ft, + 2 AC front motors, 161 hp, 85 lb-ft each, and 1 AC rear motor, 201 hp, 148 lb-ft (combined output: 1064 hp, 811 lb-ft; 6-kWh lithium-ion battery pack; peak charge rate, AC, 3.5 kW)
Transmissions, F/R: direct-drive, 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 108.7 in
Length: 186.9 in
Width: 79.3 in
Height: 45.7 in
Curb Weight (C/D est): 4000 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
60 mph: 2.1 sec
100 mph: 4.4 sec
1/4-Mile: 9.5 sec
Top Speed: 217 mph