Aston Martin may be best known for its grand tourers—one of which remains the vehicle of choice for cinema’s most iconic spy—but the Valhalla and Valkyrie (more on that in a bit) show that it can build a pretty good supercar as well. The first of those has taken a long time to get here but will finally begin deliveries this year. The coupe feels like a glimpse of the British automaker’s future, clad in a sharp-lined body that looks closer to that of an endurance racer than any of its DB cars. The powertrain is just as much of a departure, bringing together a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 with three electric motors. We know there are purists out there who will never warm to the idea of an electrified Aston Martin, but an output in excess of 1,000 hp should help assuage at least some of their concerns.
Debut: 2019
Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 with three electric motors
Power: 1,064 hp and 811 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 62 mph: 2.5 seconds
Top Speed: 217 mph
From the article by Bryan Hood
