The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2025 - Issue 37

bitecars flow inside the door, passing along the car’s sides and into the cooling ducts. Air is also directed through the Formula One® inspired roof snorkel on the sleek roof to multiple places, including the two engine intake paths, air-to-air intercoolers and an engine bay cooling duct. Functional features such as the roof scoop flanked by wing-like opening panels giving access to fuel, oil, and coolant fillers for the engine and charging ports for the plug-in hybrid battery form part of Valhalla’s extensive intelligent details. Two large Venturi tunnels at the car’s rear accelerate the airflow under the vehicle and generate downforce to deliver dramatic form and aerodynamic function. Another aerodynamic feature is the 3D-dimensional light blades that protrude through a rear mesh panel and allow hot airflow to be extracted from the back of the car. The tyre choice with varied finishes includes the be- spoke AML-coded Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 and the Michelin Pi- lot Sport Cup 2 for maximum cornering performance. Final Word Valhalla was designed to deliver a driver-focused car with ‘class-leading’ performance focusing on driver engagement, agil- ity and dynamic excellence with a unique combination of active aerodynamics and torque vectoring. Its striking, aerodynamic- ally efficient exterior with a minimalist aesthetic incorporates Formula One-inspired elements like a roof scoop and active aero. Engined with a potent hybrid powertrain and significant horsepower, it’s capable of quick acceleration and high top speed. The supercar has advanced suspension, active aero, and sophis- ticated driver-selectable modes to optimise performance based on driving conditions. It is a key part of the marque’s strategy to expand its product line with a high-performance, mid-engine supercar. The limited production run of 999 units released in the second half of 2025 and priced around £850,000, placing it in the realm of collector’s items, is bound to fly off the courtyard by readily potential buyers. www.astonmartin.com/en-gb/models/valhalla