A few days ago, here is the first look at a near-production
ready Aston Martin Valkyrie.
The upcoming hypercar was on display during Aston Martin's
Art and Lifestyle event that immediately followed last month’s 2017 Formula One
Monaco Grand Prix, and now new details from the event have emerged.
A video filmed at the event shows the Valkyrie sporting a
very minimalistic and driver-focused interior. We remind you that we're not
looking at a production example here, so the design could ultimately change
prior to the start of deliveries in early 2019.
The video was filmed in vertical fashion (boo) but we're
still able to make out a few details surrounding the cabin which is accessed
via a pair of very small gullwing doors. To start, there's a massive screen in
the center of the dashboard that most likely serves as the infotainment hub.
Secondary screens at either end of the dash suggest Aston Martin plans to
install rear-facing cameras instead of side mirrors, though whether regulations
allow this remains to be seen.
The video quality is a bit poor, but it doesn't seem there
are any sort of traditional gauges in front of the driver. However, who knows
what Aston Martin has up its sleeve. Considering the F1-inspired nature of the
car, some driver and vehicle information could be displayed on the steering
wheel as well.
We also get a glimpse of the exterior, that as we previously
reported, features some key differences compared with the original concept
shown last year. Head and taillights have been fitted to the car and more
conventional-looking exhaust tips can be seen at the rear. A much bigger wing
can also be seen at the rear.
What’s also impressive is the visible suspension struts seen
through openings in the body shell, making it appear as though the Valkyrie is
truly an F1 car with a beautiful Aston Martin body draped over it.
Power in the Valkyrie will come from a mid-mounted
6.5-liter V-12 and route to the rear wheels via a 7-speed transmission
of undisclosed type. Some form of hybrid technology will also feature. No
numbers have been mentioned but the car is expected to come close to a
1:1 power to weight ratio, measured in horsepower per kilograms. Considering
the car is expected to weigh around 1,000 kg (2,200 pounds), we should be looking
at an output of around 1,000 hp.
source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1111101_video-emerges-showing-aston-martin-valkyries-interior
by Sean Szymkowski
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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