Aston Martin finally confirmed the official power output of the Valkyrie: 1,160 bhp and 664 lbs/ft of torque.
Back in December, Aston Martin published a breathtaking video, allowing us to hear the scream of the high-revving Cosworth engine and setting high expectations.
Alone, the 6.5-liter V12 produces 1,000 bhp at 10,500rpm and 546 lbs/ft of torque at 7,000rpm. It’s the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in a production, road-legal car. At 153.8 horsepower per liter of displacement, it’s also the most power-dense engine in a road-legal car.
The ICE is backed by a Rimac KERS unit. An electric motor provides additional 160 bhp and 207 lbs/ft of torque. Under braking, the motor becomes a generator, using the kinetic energy of the engine to recharge the battery.
Even though it’s not a literal F1 powertrain fitted to a road-legal body, like the AMG One, every component of the Valkyrie is derived from Red Bull Racing F1 technology.
For example, both the block of the engine and the casing of the transmission act as chassis members, providing structural rigidity to the car. The carbon fiber monocoque mounts directly to the engine and the rear suspension to the transmission, eliminating the weight of a separate frame.
Weighing between 2,315 and 2,425 lbs, the Valkyrie achieves a power to weight ratio up to 1.99 lbs/hp.
In a press release by Aston Martin, the company’s Vice President & Special Vehicle Operations Officer – David King – said the following:
“Aston Martin Valkyrie is set to be the ultimate hypercar in the automotive world and these performance figures underline that statement. Red Bull Advanced Technologies, Cosworth, Rimac and Integral Powertrain Ltd. have been fantastic partners in the development of this powertrain…”
The Valkyrie is a true masterpiece and elevates Aston Martin and their partners to the very top of automotive engineering. With the company confirming production of the first prototypes is underway, we can’t hide our excitement about finally seeing the real car perform.