Aston Martin and Red Bull have finally christened their hypercar. To be called Valkyrie, the 1000+bhp machine gets its name from the tradition of Aston Martin ‘V’ cars.
At the launch, Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman commented, “Aston Martin model names have deep meaning. They need to inspire and excite. To tell a story and enrich a narrative that stretches back some 104-years. The Aston Martin Valkyrie is an incredibly special car that demands an equally remarkable name; an uncompromising car that leaves nothing in reserve. The connotations of power and honour, of being chosen by the Gods are so evocative, and so pertinent to a car that only a fortunate few will ever experience.”
The engine is being developed by Cosworth, which is a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12. The Valkyrie is expected to come with a power to weight ratio of 1:1 and is expected to go on sale sometime later next year.