FIRST DRIVE: Aston Martin Valhalla | Henry Catchpole - The Driver's Seat

The new Aston Martin Valhalla is finally here and Henry Catchpole has driven it on the incredible roads of Rioja in Northern Spain and round the track at Navarra. The Valhalla costs 2850,000 or about $1 million, which makes it either expensive for a traditional supercar (like the Ferrari 849 Testarossa or Lamborghini Revuelto) or something of a hypercar bargain when compared to the price of a Ferrari F80 or McLaren W1. So where does it sit? Well, where the driver sits is a bit special because the carbon bucket seat in the Valhalla is slung low and reclined with the pedals high and the view out framed by a windscreen reminiscent of the Valkyrie. It is very cool. The performance is pretty spectacular too, with 1064bhp and 811lb ft from the mid-mounted, 4.0-litre, Twin turbo V8 and a trio of electric motors. It might not be a match for the mighty Corvette ZR1X, but 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds is still pretty quick and the real benefit of the Aston's electric motors is felt in the corners…. With a carbon fibre tub, the latest Bilstein DTX dampers, an E-diff at the rear and the ability to torque vector across the front axle, the Valhalla is brilliant to drive on the road. The ride quality is astonishing and there is a lovely sense of feedback. Having a dual clutch gearbox - a first in an Aston Martin - also makes a huge difference. Just maybe don't plan any long, couples road trips because there isn't a boot in the Valhalla. On track, you really feel the benefits of the aero. The deployment of the rear wing that rises 255mm when you select Race mode and combines with another, unseen wing at the front is arguably what makes the Valhalla more hypercar than supercar. It has over 600kg of downforce at 149mph, but actually prevents itself from generating more than that as speed increases all the way to 217mph. Why? Because Aston wanted to keep the spring rates lower for the road, which seems to have been a compromise worth making. We hope you enjoy this film on the new Aston Martin Valhalla, which might just be the best car the British brand has ever made. If you feel like giving it a thumbs up or sharing it with a friend, then that would be hugely appreciated. And if you're thinking about a quote for some insurance onyour special car that you don't drive every day, then just click on this link... www.hagerty.com/Henry Presented by Mobil 1 Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications! http://bit.ly/HagertyYouTube Visit our website for an insurance quote, to join Hagerty Drivers Club, and for daily automotive news, cars stories, reviews, and opinion: https://www.hagerty.com Stay up to date by signing up for our email newsletters here: https://www.hagerty.com/media/newsletter/ Follow us on social media: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Hagerty Instagram | https://instagram.com/Hagerty Twitter | https://twitter.com/Hagerty If you love cars, you belong with us. Hagerty Drivers Club is the world’s largest community for automotive enthusiasts. Members enjoy valuable automotive discounts, exclusive events and experiences, roadside service created specifically for collector vehicles, and a subscription to the bimonthly Hagerty Drivers Club magazine. Join Hagerty Drivers Club here: https://www.hagerty.com/drivers-club Like what you see? Watch our other series including: Redline Rebuilds | Time-lapse engine rebuilds from start to finish http://bit.ly/RedlineRebuild Barn Find Hunter | Tom Cotter searches the country for abandoned cars http://bit.ly/BarnFIndHunter Jason Cammisa on the Icons | The definitive car review https://bit.ly/JasonCammisaICONS Revelations | Untold Stories About Automotive Legends with Jason Cammisa https://bit.ly/JasonCammisaRevelations The Driver's Seat with Henry Catchpole https://bit.ly/HenryCatchpole Contact us: Suggestions and feedback - videoquestions@hagerty.com Press inquiries - press@hagerty.com Partnership requests - partnerships@hagerty.com

Added 30 Mar 2026