DETAILS have been released of the Aston Martin Valhalla supercar which brings F1-style technology to the road.

With 1,079ps on tap, it has a PHEV powertrain that combines a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with three electric-motors - two at the front and the other at the rear.

As such the Valhalla has a top speed of 217mph and a 0 to 62mph time of 2.5 seconds.

It is Aston Martin's first series production mid-engined supercar and first plug-in hybrid, delivering the marques first production vehicle with dedicated EV range capability.

It is also the first model to use the bespoke 4.0-litre twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8 engine - the highest performing V8 engine ever fitted to an Aston Martin - and is the first to use the brand's all-new eight-speed Dual Clutch Transmission, which incorporates an e-Motor and electronic rear differential.

Aston Martin chief executive, Adrian Hallmark, says the Valhalla expresses the future vision for the ultra-luxury performance brand.

"Four years ago we set out on a journey to transform the Aston Martin brand by taking its historic and unmatched luxury credential's and adding cutting-edge F1inspired technology and class-leading performance, with the aim of taking on the most successful brands in the world," he said.

"With the next generation of sportscars launched to critical acclaim, we are now adding the first ever mid-engine series production Aston Martin to our portfolio, the ultimate driver's supercar. On paper and on-track Valhalla delivers the most driver-focused, technologically advanced supercar, with true hypercar performance and yet on the road it is as useable and enjoyable as any Aston Martin. A unique proposition, designed to be the most elegant and exciting product in the market.

"We learned to think differently from developing the ultimate hypercar, Aston Martin Valkyrie and working with Adrian Newey. This knowledge and new methodology have allowed us to build on the strengths of our past successes and position Aston Martin as a class-leading company in technology, performance and experience for our customers who will be the custodians of this new piece of Aston Martin history, Valhalla."

The car's internal combustion engine, (ICE) produces 207ps/litre, the highest specific output from any Aston Martin. An all-new eight-speed DCT transmission sends drive to the rear axle, delivering split-second shift times.

Active aerodynamics informed by the revolutionary Aston Martin Valkyrie generate in excess of 600kg of downforce.

This figure is reached at 149mph and then maintained all the way to the Valhalla's maximum speed by using active aerodynamics to gradually reduce the front and rear wings' angle of attack to ‘bleed' excess downforce as speed rises.

Four drive modes are available including an EV setting which makes the car front-wheel-drive with an emission free range of almost 10 miles and a maximum speed of 80mph.

The rear axle is driven by the V8 engine, with an additional contribution from the third electric motor built into the DCT transmission.

There is no physical connection between the front and rear axles. Instead, the two axles are continually monitored and managed by state-of-the-art electronics.

Built using a carbon monocoque the Valhalla weighs in at 1,655 kilos with a power to weight ratio of 652ps per 1000kg.

Rising from the roof is an F1inspired roof snorkel, directing air to multiple places including two engine intake paths, air to air intercoolers and an engine bay cooing duct.

The roof scoop is 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.

The quad exhaust system comprises a pair of top-exit tailpipes to maximise visual and aural drama, with an additional pair of low-mounted tailpipes flanking the underbody venturi tunnels.

The rear of the car is dominated by two large venturi tunnels, accelerating the airflow under the car and generating downforce delivering a balance of dramatic form and aerodynamic function.

A design signature of Aston Martin hypercars and special projects, 3D dimensional light blades protrude through a rear mesh panel, the pattern for which has been designed to allow hot airflow to be extracted from the back of the car.

The carbon fibre body is available either painted or as exposed carbon. Customers have the option to tailor Valhalla's exterior with a choice of upper or lower pack to add visual carbon fibre.

In addition, all exterior carbon panels can be specified in a choice of gloss or satin lacquer. For maximum impact this lacquer can also be specified with a choice of red, blue or green tint.

The interior sees raised footwells for a low hip-to-heel seating position and lightweight, one-piece carbon fibre seats for maximum support.

The steering wheel shape has too been inspired by F1

A carbon brace runs the width of the cabin, on top of which floats the instrument panel.

A central touchscreen incorporating the introduction of new EV features, including a specially designed drivetrain visualiser illustrating the PHEV Powerflow in realtime. This Powerflow graphic has been purposely designed for Valhalla with inputs showing when Valhalla is regenerating energy under braking, performing load shift to charge the battery and when it is deploying energy to enhance performance and dynamics.

Being the first Aston Martin with a dedicated EV range, the EV drive mode presents a clear graphic on to the driver display showing Valhalla's energy deployment, electric power, and subsequent energy regeneration.

Production is to be limited to 999 models with a price starting at around £850,000 and first deliveries are expected in the second half of 2025.