Aston Martin has fully unveiled pre-production Valkyrie. It does not look like anything we know.
Aston Martin Valkyrie will be one of the top developments in automotive development. Thanks to the visitors of a private presentation that took place during the May Grand Prix of Monaco, we know its appearance, but this, unlike technical parameters, does not inspire enthusiasm. However, it should be remembered that this car inspired by the F1 monopost had never played beauty, its appearance was subordinated from start to finish.
Progressive developments also show the changes that occurred compared to last year's concept. Integration of the front lamps is probably the smallest and also the least successful. The British also drew inspiration from the Formula 1 championship, the light elements of the dipped and main beam are attached directly to the anodized aluminum frame. Headlights themselves are 30 to 40% lighter than conventional bits and therefore the lightest in brand history.
In addition, every detail is accompanied by the low weight, as well as the Aston Martin logo. Traditional design was too "heavy", the sticker would have been inappropriate on the car of this caliber. Therefore, an aluminum version, which is only 70 microns narrow, was used and the body had to be chemically attached. Even the use of conventional glue would inappropriately raise weight.
Adrian Newey, chief designer of this car, has also changed the gap between the cockpit and the front fenders, where new vents appeared. This increased the pressure on the front axle. Here, the rear has a distinctive wing and a powerful diffuser of unusual shapes. These aerodynamic elements have been fitted with exhaust tailpipes, others with carbon-coated wheels to improve airflow.
"I think we're done with the exterior design for about 95 percent," says Miles Nurnberger, designer of British automaker, for the current state of affairs. And he adds that "much of what you see is actually the carrier structure of the car, so it was done already at the start of the whole project. The remaining areas that are not part of the skeleton are the only ones that can change."
The cabin is designed to accommodate two adults. Passenger seats are attached directly to the floor, with appropriate adjustments to make the pedals sliding. The standard is four-point belts, the steering wheel is removable and accommodates virtually all controls and an OLED display.
In addition, we can see two separate screens on the sides of the narrow cockpit. They are designed to be output from two cameras seated in fenders that complement the classic rear-view mirrors. Aerodynamics was subordinate to everything, thanks to which Valkyrie would reach a maximum of 1,816 kg at the top speed (about 350 km / h).
The car itself should weigh approximately 1030 kilograms, so the planned underweight was not respected. On the other hand, Aston Martin achieved higher than previously reported performance, because the 6.5 liter twelve-cylinder will produce about 900 hp. To do this, it will receive electrical assistance, and the system will offer about 130 horses in total.
Only 150 road and 25 racing versions will be produced, but they all already have their owners, despite the starting price of £ 2.5 millions. Still this year, Aston Martin would like to produce a portable test prototype, but customers will not arrive until 2019.
The car itself should weigh approximately 1030 kilograms, so the planned underweight was not respected. On the other hand, Aston Martin achieved higher than previously reported performance, because the 6.5 liter twelve-cylinder will produce about 900 hp. To do this, it will receive electrical assistance, and the system will offer about 130 horses in total.
Only 150 road and 25 racing versions will be produced, but all have their owners, despite the starting price of £ 2.5 millions. This year, Aston Martin wanted to produce a portable test prototype, but customers would not arrive until 2019.
