Aston Martin’s hybrid supercar unveiled in 2021 was called the Valhalla.
The Valhalla began as the AM-RB 003, a project developed with Red Bull Racing Advanced Technologies. It was conceived as a mid-engined model positioned below the flagship Valkyrie, combining dramatic aerodynamics with greater everyday usability.
A production-version Valhalla prototype was revealed in July 2021. Aston Martin substantially changed the original concept during development: the planned twin-turbo V6 was replaced by a Mercedes-AMG 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 paired with electric motors. The resulting plug-in hybrid system was announced with 937 horsepower in its early production specification.
The name follows Aston Martin’s long-running preference for V-names, including Vantage, Vanquish and Valkyrie. Valhalla comes from Norse mythology. It is often confused with the Valkyrie, but the two occupy different roles: the Valkyrie is the more radical, track-oriented flagship, while the Valhalla was designed to be a somewhat more practical hybrid supercar.