Aston Martin Valhalla’s track-oriented Race mode preserves about 15 percent state of charge to avoid full battery depletion, reducing peak hybrid output by roughly 15–20 hp (up to about 30 hp) while maintaining consistent electric assist during laps.
Testing at Spain’s 2.7-mile Circuito de Navarra showed the Valhalla’s torque vectoring, aerodynamics and braking deliver strong on-track stability and a composed feel for experienced drivers. The hybrid powertrain’s 7,000 rpm redline and layered electric-turbo-exhaust sound were noted as loud but not classically exceptional.
On the road, Sport+ supplies heavier electric boost and can drain the battery faster, prompting brake-by-wire regeneration and subsequent derating after repeated laps; Race mode meters assist and avoids that derate. Test sessions found Race mode the most usable for sustained track work, letting drivers focus on driving rather than managing battery strategy.
Read the full article at motortrend.com.
More automotive news: Latest car news