The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2025 - Issue 37

bitecars Valhalla produces 1079PS and 1100Nm of torque hybrid power- train through the V8 engine and three electric motors, of which two drive the front axle and the third sends dedicated drive to the rear axle. The three e-motors are powered by an advanced High-Performance Battery (HPB) system designed specifically for use in a performance-focused PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Elec- tric Vehicle) powertrain. The supercar accelerates from 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds with an electronically limited 217 mph max- imum speed. Inside the Cabin Thanks to Formula One® influences, the cockpit offers a clean, reductive design, immersing the driver and passenger in an in- tense and unforgettable supercar experience. The features in- clude raised footwells for a low hip-to-heel seating position and lightweight, one-piece carbon fibre seats for maximum support. The seating position amplifies the driver’s sense of connection without compromising comfort. At the same time, its Formula One® inspired steering wheel has a one-piece carbon fibre ar- mature. Valhalla’s amphitheatre line wraps around the cabin, cosseting the occupants with a cockpit feel. The HMI (Human Machine Interface) system provides an ultra-clear, column-mounted driver-centric information display. New EV features, including a uniquely designed drivetrain visualiser illustrating the PHEV Powerflow in real-time, are incorporated on the central touch- screen. Powerflow shows when the supercar regenerates energy under braking and performs a load shift to charge the battery. The Sport, Pure EV, Sport+, and Race driving modes can be selected using the rotary in the centre stack. Each has a combin- ation of settings for the powertrain, including torque vectoring and hybrid system integration, suspension stiffness, active aero, and steering calibration for distinct driving characters. For in- stance, the default Sport mode engages the engine. It drives the vehicle as a hybrid supercar, combining the instantaneous torque of the electrified front axle with the exhilarating power of the V8. Sport+ maximises Valhalla for a dynamic thrill on the open road, while Race mode utilises ultimate performance, focus- ing on the racetrack and engaging the active aerodynamics. In Pure EV, Sport, and Sport+ models, the active rear wing remains stowed to maintain the supercar’s elegant silhouette. Race mode raises the rear T-wing by 255 mm on powerful hydraulic rams for maximum downforce. Alongside the active rear wing, Val- halla employs a concealed active front wing that minimises drag in its default position. When Race mode is selected, the front wing shifts to maximum downforce mode with a full range of movement, including an automated DRS (Drag Reduction System) function when the vehicle determines it needs to bleed the downforce. Upon brak- ing in the same driving mode, the rear wing deploys as an air brake and works with the active front wing to shift the pressure balance and ensure optimal stability when delivering braking performance. On the Outside Valhalla’s core is a bespoke carbon fibre cell designed and en- gineered by AMPT using cutting-edge composite technology for maximum stiffness. The carbon monocoque weighing 74.2 kg on the lower section is made from Resin-Transfer-Moulding (RTM) and Formula One® derived autoclave technology. It achieves a dry lightweight mass of 1655 kg, providing a power-to-weight ratio of 652 PS per 1000 kg. It delivers best-in-class dynamic structural attributes and outstanding safety to protect the occu- pants. The forward-hinged dihedral doors lift up and away, allowing the driver and passenger to drop into the bespoke carbon fibre seats and effortlessly swing their legs into the cabin. The car also incorporates a ‘door turning vane’, where airflow exiting the front wheel arch is directed down the flanks into ducts that im- prove V8 engine performance and transmission oil coolers by 50%. The door’s inner surface serves as a duct, allowing air to Images courtesy of Aston Martin