Aston Martin Valhalla debuts in Fortnite, returns to Rocket League

MANILA: The Aston Martin Valhalla has just made its strong comeback in the virtual world after making its debut at Fortnite and returning to Rocket League.

In a statement, the British ultra-luxury automotive marque and video game developer Epic Games shared that the mid-engine plug-in hybrid supercar is available in the same unique livery as the one driven by Fernando Alonso at the Monaco Grand Prix weekend earlier this year.

The two companies added that the Aston Martin Valhalla is being featured in the aforementioned games as part of a collaboration that “pushes the boundaries of engineering excellence on the road and track, with Epic’s unmatched creative flair.”

Per Aston Martin, the Valhalla is available  across Fortnite’s Winterfest and Rocket League’s Frosty Fest activations since December 18.

The firm added that the vehicle can be unlocked with exclusive customization options available while the vehicle is in the Shop. At launch, players will be able to purchase the Valhalla bundle, which is accessible across both Fortnite and Rocket League titles with cross-game ownership.

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“Bringing Valhalla into the Fortnite ecosystem is an exciting step for Aston Martin. Epic Games has revolutionized the way brands can authentically connect with younger audiences, and this collaboration puts the next generation directly in the driver’s seat,” Aston Martin Director of Brand Diversification Stefano Saporetti was quoted as saying.

“The Aston Martin Valhalla represents exceptional engineering and design, and Fortnite players will now be able to experience, virtually, the thrilling performance of our first-ever hybrid supercar,” he added.

Vehicle specifications

Produced in limited-run fashion, (exclusive to 999 examples), the Aston Martin Valhalla is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid, and first production vehicle with dedicated electric vehicle range.

Under its hood is a 4.0-liter V8, twin-turbo engine, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that can dish out:

Maximum power output (in horsepower)	1,064
Maximum torque (in Newton-meters)	1,100

On the other hand, its hybrid configuration features:

• Two electric motors on front axle (centrally mounted Electric Drive Unit [EDU>)
• One electric motor on rear axle, integrated within new and bespoke DCT
• Torque vectoring delivered by front axle EDU

The one shown in Monaco sports Podium Green body paint with Lime Green accents. Complementing the aerodynamic silhouette are the Active front and rear wings, as well as a flat floor design .

Assuring stability on the road is its suspension system made up of:

• Push rod front suspension with inboard springs, dampers
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Front axle nose lift functionality

The Aston Martin Valhalla sits on forged aluminum wheels, which measure 20 inches at the fore and 21 inches at the back. These are both wrapped in bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 AML tires.

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