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This is the Valhalla: A Formula 1-inspired hybrid supercar with cutting-edge performance and technology.

Aston Martin's first mid-engine, plug-in hybrid supercar delivers 1064 HP.

It features a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, three electric motors, and an 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission.

Equipped with carbon fiber monocoque, race-inspired suspension, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes for ultimate handling.

Four drive modes, active aerodynamics, and integrated vehicle dynamics for a thrilling driver experience.

Valhalla’s advanced Torque Vectoring enhances agility, stability, and driver engagement on both road and track.

Active Aerodynamics optimizes downforce, drag, and stability, generating 600kg at 240km/h for peak performance.

Carbon fibre exterior and dihedral doors merge beauty, function, and efficiency for an iconic supercar design.

F1-inspired cockpit, raised footwells, and lightweight carbon seats ensure an immersive driving experience.

Limited to 999 units, Valhalla offers bespoke customization through Q by Aston Martin, with first deliveries to commence in Half 2, 2025.

In this head-2-head of old-school modern, find out how the analog 911 GT1, compares to the latest hybridized supercar from Ferrari, the F80

A homologation special for FIA GT1 racing, the GT1 is like no other 911

The GT1 is motivated by a Mezger engine - the M96/80, propelling it to over 190 mph, with some claiming more

The only mid-engine 911 features a steel tubular frame with mostly carbon-fiber body

The Porsche 911 GT1 Street packs 544 horsepower and 443 pound-feet, along with a 6-speed manual

The Ferrari F80 is a tech fest on wheels that sparked a lot of controversy

The Ferrari F80 features 2 electric motors, each powering the front wheels

The Ferrari F80 packs a combined power output of 1,184 horsepower

The F80 features an F1-inspired interior and a driver seat in a different color

Production of the Ferrari F80 is 799 examples, each costing $4.0 million

But the Porsche 911 GT1 Street is even rarer - just 25 road-going examples. The last time a GT1 went on sale, it was for $7.045 million

Most examples of the GT1 Street were finished in Arctic Gray and featured the 996 headlights

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Porsche has done several concept cars over the decades, but here's what makes these 5, some of the most obscure ones ever

5. Porsche 965: Back in 1984, Porsche was developing a very different Porsche 911 Turbo

This 911 Turbo almost became V-8-powered. Some engines were considered, including a Mezger V-8 racing unit

The 965 resembled a 959, but was meant to be slotted under it. Financial difficulties killed the project

4. 1988 Porsche 989: It was the grandfather of the Panamera but wasn't the first time Porsche built a four-door sedan

The 989's fate was tied to the 928, which was axed due to slow sales

3. 1988 Porsche 969: This was a sports car designed to be the evolution of the 959 supercar

The Porsche 969 was meant to have more power than the 959 S' 508 horsepower. It would have carried most of the 959's tech over. A PDK was to be introduced too

2. Porsche Pajun: Back in 2015, Porsche was working on this scaled-down Panamera. It was postponed and eventually, we got the all-electric Taycan

1. Porsche C88: In the 1990s, Porsche were commissioned by the Chinese government to make an affordable vehicle for the masses. They ended up copying the design

It was powered by a 1.1-liter flat-4 and featured a 5-speed manual

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While the C8 ZR1 and the 911 Carrera GTS are not models that compete head-on, there is one area where they're pretty much on par with each other

Sitting at the top of the C8 Corvette lineup, the ZR1 packs 1,064 horsepower, RWD, and a $174,995 price tag which is just $300 more than the 992.2 Carrera GTS

Like all Corvette models, the ZR1 is available in both coupe and hardtop convertible form. The convertible starts at $184,995

Chevrolet also offers a Carbon Fiber Aero Package for $8,495. The package includes a larger carbon rear wing and more carbon exterior aero parts

The 2025 Corvette ZR1 packs a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 which cranks out 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque. It gets to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 233 mph

Compared to the 911 Carrera 4 GTS, the ZR1 is more potent, quicker, and is faster

Additionally, you get carbon ceramic brakes, exposed carbon fiber roof, etc, all as standard

The 2025 Corvette ZR1 packs tremendous value, from a performance point of view. But should you consider it over the 911 Carrera 4 GTS?

With the hybridized GTS, you're getting half the 532 horsepower from its 3.6 liter flat-six, which is half the power of the track-bred mid-engine C8 ZR1 offers

Additionally, with the 911, you get all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering. But are these features a dealbreaker for you?

To get a more in-depth analysis o how these two sports cars stack up, against each other, swipe up to read more!

The 992.2 GT2 RS is already in its early stages of development and should hit the scene by 2026

The test mule seen here, spotted by CarSpyMedia shows us a car that is disguised as a GT3 RS

The turbocharged rear-wheel drive GT2 RS models have always been similarly styled to the naturally-aspirated GT3 RS, albeit still featuring distinctive traits to set the two cars apart

But the sound profile is unlike the high-revving 4.0-liter flat-six

Instead, distinct turbo noises can be heard in the video, which could only mean one thing. What we're looking at could indeed be the 992.2 GT2 RS

The 992.2 GTS introduced the T-Hybrid powertrain, a version of which will be used in the next Turbo and GT2 RS models

The upcoming Hybird Turbo S is expected to make over 700 horsepower, which means the GT2 RS has to make close to 800

If we look back at the history of the 911 GT2, it started with the Porsche 993 back in the early 1990s. Only 194 examples were built

The 993 GT2 produced 424 hp while the GT2 EVO - 444. The 993 is the only air-cooled Porsche 911 GT2

The 996 GT2 was introduced in 2001 and it did not feature traction control

At 1,287 units, the 996 was the most mass-produced GT2

The 997 generation featured many firsts and lasts for the GT2. The GT2 RS was introduced for the first time

The 997.2 GT2 RS featured 100 more horsepower than the regular GT2. Over 1,200 examples were built from each

The 991.2 GT2 RS became the quickest car around Nurburgring, twice

For the first time, the GT2 RS was not offered with a manual. It came with a 7-speed PDK

To this day, the 991.2 GT2 RS with a lap time of 6:43.3 is the second-quickest road-going car, around the Green Hell

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After its European debut, founder Jan Kalmar, of Kalmar Automotive, drove his most powerful creation the 9x9 for 3 days, in over 3 countries

Dring from Italy, through France, and onto the U.K., the 3,000km (approx, 1,860-mile) road trip is a small part of the real-life testing that goes into the 9x9 development

During the trip, the 9x9 inspired by the Porsche 959 saw everything from highways to mountain passes, to the Nurburgring where it set a lap time

An excruciating amount of attention to detail has gone into making the 9x9 usable in all conditions

Like the 959, the Kalmar 9x9 interior is similar to the 993, but in this case, we have a few 992 touches

Despite being a hypercar "resto-mod", Kalmar 9x9 has cruise control, bright LED lights, and adaptive suspension, among other sophisticated tech

What is essentially a retro hypercar, the Kalmar 9x9 is meant for long-distance cruising

The engine is a 3.7-liter, twin-turbo, flat-6. Here, it's mated to an 8-speed PDK automaic

With 930 horsepower and 767 pound-feet, the 9x9 is able to cross several countries at tremendous pace

At around 3,080 pounds, Kalmar 9x9 is almost as light as the lightest Porsche 992, the 911 S/T

The 9x9 will be available in 3 different variants, Standard, Sport, and Lichtbau, with each model prioritizing different aspects and application

Real-life testing of the 9x9 continues, in order to make sure everything works properly

Next stop - Ales, France, where the 9x9 will receive high-performance testing and lay down some numbers

Prices will start at $2.15 million

Deliveries of the Kalmar 9x9 will commence in July 2025

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Porschephile or not, the Carrera GT is one car that requires little effort to seduce

Be it the evocative soundtrack from its 600-horsepower F1-derived V-10 engine

Or the 6-speed manual with that Beachwood shifter, the CGT remains one of the German automaker's most significant models of all time

However, in the two decades that it has been around, the CGT has developed a reputation of being a modern-day widowmaker with several high-profile crashes, resulting in lawsuits

One of the most effective ways to improve safety is with tires, and Porsche roped in Michelin to develop Pilot-cup Sport 2's for the CGT

Advancements in tire technology have come a long way in the past 20 years, and Porsche has decided to offer this new rubber to CGT owners, free of cost

But what better way to demonstrate the safety and capability of fresh rubber than at the 13-mile Nürburgring

Porsche entrusted this task to Works Driver Jörg Bergmeister

These Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires are a straight swap for the old Pilot Super Sports from 2013 and even the original Pilot Sport PS2s from way back when the Carrera GT first hit the scene

With the fresh rubber, Bergmeister hit the track hard, with a nice burnout

And with that, it was on to the iconic start-stop line of the Nordschleife and explore the limits of grip in an old relic

Things looked a lot more civilized on the iconic Carousel, which is a blind left-hand corner, midway through the Nürburgring

On the final stretch, Bergmeister topped out at 187 mph with the Carrera GT's brand new shoes

He set a lap time of 7:12.69 minutes, a new record

This time is 16 seconds quicker than the Carrera GT's original lap time of 7:28, set by the legendary Walter Röhrl

The two-time world rally champion and Porsche Works driver was instrumental in the development of the Porsche Carrera GT back in the early 2000s

While several modern-day 911s are quicker around the Nürburgring today, none can offer the analog visceral feel of a Carrera GT

Porsche’s rich history as a sports car manufacturer provides many opportunities to revive some truly legendary models

Just 1 year after the original 911 was introduced, Porsche decided to offer a more affordable variant

The Porsche 912 was bigger only in its numerical designation. Instead of the 911's flat-6, it came with a 4-cylinder boxer

Originally, the 912 was produced between 1965 and 1969. It was re-introduced in 1976 for the North American market as the 912 E

Chief Porsche Designer, Michael Mauer expressed willingness to make a smaller 911

...meaning the Porsche 912 could make a return as a smaller, EV equivalent of the 911

Porsche 917 was the company's balls-out approach to winning Le Mans in the 1960s and 1970s

A wide variety of Porsche 917 versions were developed between 1969 and 1973, for different racing series

Some variants of the car produced as much as 1,580 hp and weighed just over 1,300 lbs

If Porsche decides to resurrect the 917, the Mission X gives a good idea of how it may look

The 911 GT1 is the peak of Porsche's efforts to dominate Le Mans in the 1990s

The GT1 is the only mid-engine 911 Porsche has ever made

In 2024, Tuthill reimagined the GT1 as an epic resto-mod that can be had with an air-cooled engine and a manual

For homologation purposes, between 21 and 25 GT1 Street variants were produced

A new GT1 made by Porsche would most likely include a powerful flat-6 hybrid powertrain

Porsche 928 was thought to be the replacement for the 911, when the rear-engine car's future was in question

The 928 never replaced the 911, but it gave people a more luxurious, V-8 grand tourer with milder manners

The 928 featured a front mid-engine layout and a transmission in the back for a 50:50 weight distribution

Nowadays, Nardone Automotive makes 928 resto-mods for those looking to experience a V-8-powered Porsche sports car with an FR layout

A new Porsche 928 could utilize the Panamera platform as that one already has a front-engine layout and a V-8

Porsche 930 Turbo is one of the most iconic 911s despite its grim reputation for killing many of its owners

The turbocharged flat-6 was too powerful for the chassis, making the 930 Turbo notoriously difficult to drive

Despite that, people lust after the 930, which is why a limited-production variant like a "930 Edition" should be created

Ideally, Porsche would utilize the supposed 992 GT2 RS and do away with the aggressive aero for such a model

The idea behind a "930 Edition" 911 would be to mimick the original Turbo's killer tendencies in a more restrained manner

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When it comes to Halo supercars, Porsche is lagging behind its competition

Evolution of Halo Porsche, Ferrari and McLaren Halo Supercars

Porsche has a long-line of motorsports-derived super sportscars

So what do we know about the successor to the 918 Spyder?

We've seen several Porsche concept halo cars in the last decade

The most note-worthy of which is the all-electric Porsche Mission X

The space-age-looking all-electric concept broke cover in 2023 and Porsche called its first-ever hypercar

What could potentially become the 918 successor is not your regular EV

Compared to the 918 Spyder 608 horsepower, the Mission X is rumored to be twice as powerful

It sports an insane power-to-weight ratio of 1 hp per, 1kg (2.2 lbs) and produces more downforce than a GT3 RS

So if we assume Porsche hits the sweet spot with 1,500 kgs (3,300 pounds), that would equate to 1,500 horsepower

It also features a 900-volt charging architecture that can charge the battery pack to 80% in 20 minutes (twice as quick as a Taycan Turbo S)

But given the slow-down in the EV market, will Porsche still choose the electric route for its next halo hypercar?

There's a reason why Rimac (now-Bugatti-Rimac) to struggling to sell its Nevera hypercar which is destined for only 150 examples

Other exotic automakers including Bugatti feel customers aren't ready for electric hypercars yet which is why the new Tourbillion is a hybrid

Even McLaren and Ferrari are sticking to internal combustion power primarily (yes they are hybrids) with the W8 and F80 respectively

Porsche themselves have also scaled back on their ambitious 2030 EV ambitions

In an interview with the Drive, designer Michael Mauer said: “Porsche always had a good understanding of using the best solution for the time in order to create the best car.”

Mission X's project lead, Michael Behr, said earlier this year in March “only time will tell” if Mission X makes production.

What about Porsche also following suit with a Hybrid as well?

Several major automakers have taken the hybrid route

Porsche has showcased the 919 Street concept based on the LMP1 racecar back in 2017

It packs a 2.0-liter V4 gas engine coupled to a 400-horsepower electric motor for a combined 900 horsepower

We know the upcoming 992.2 Turbo will feature Porsche's T-Hybrid powertrain

Perhaps a beefed-up version of the T-Hybrid powertrain could serve as the basis?

Ultimately Euro 7 Emissions would dictate the future of Porsche's next-gen halo car

Porsche's high-volume production prevents it from qualifying for the exemption granted to ultra-low-volume manufacturers by the EU

So it begs the question, will a 918 Spyder successor be feasible at all?

Porsche has built some truly legendary engines over the past 70 years, with many tracing their origins to motorsports

Today, we're going to go over five Porsche engines that set the bar high for each era

Modest by modern standards, this 2.7-liter Mezger flat-6 is what powered the fastest car in 1973

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS was the most successful air-cooled 911 of its day

With 210 hp and 2,116 lbs, the car did 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, on its way to 149 mph

The late Hans Mezger was instrumental in developing these engines through Porsche's motorsports programs

The 3.0-liter (later 3.3-liter) turbocharged flat-6 featured race tech and turned the balanced 911 into a death trap

Despite earning the nickname "Widowmaker", the Porsche 930 Turbo is one of the most iconic 911s ever made

Even with a messed up weight distribution to 38:62 between the front and rear axles, the 930 Turbo could reach speeds of over 170 mph

Hans Mezger was the Chief Engineer of the Porsche 917 Le Mans race car in the late 1960s - early '70s

Dubbed Type 912, this Porsche flat-12 was made of two flat-6 racing engines, thanks to Hans Mezger

Just like the Porsche 917 it powered, the engine had multiple evolutions. Early variants were naturally-aspirated

Early turbocharged variants had problems with turbo lag and the way they delivered power

Eventually, the car was sorted out and a twin-turbocharged setup was adopted

The 5.4-liter twin-turbo variant could make up to 1,580 horsepower

The M80/01 powering the Carrera GT was originally meant to power a Le Mans prototype race car

The V-10 engine features a flat-plane crankshaft and was mated exclusively to a 6-speed manual

Even with old tire technology from the 2000s, the Carrera GT does the 0-60 mph sprint in 3.5 seconds... if you can launch it right

M97.74 is the last Mezger engine. Despite not having vario-cam and direct fuel injection it held the highest specific output of any flat-6 for years to come

Technology developed by Mezger through racing & motorsports, eventually trickled down to Porsche road cars

The engine was specifically designed for the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 and featured some parts from the RSR race car

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The Ferrari F80 joins the McLaren W1 as the ultimate hypercar ever made by the Italian automaker

The F80 features a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 and three e-motors. Combined, the hybrid powertrain cranks 1,184 hp

The F80 is an all-wheel drive hypercar and the V6 comes mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission

Ferrari says the F80 can reach 0-62 mph in 2.15 seconds and can reach a top speed of 217 mph

Do note that the Ferrari F80 isn't a plug-in hybrid hypercar. It's 2.3 kWh battery pack charges using the V6 and regen braking from the traction motors

The McLaren W1's hybrid powertrain includes a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and a single e-motor

Together the powertrain pushes out 1,258 hp and 988 lb-ft of through the rear wheels only. An 8-speed DCT takes care of the gear changes

The W1 is a plug-in hybrid hypercar and its 1.4 kWh battery pack can charge up to 80 percent in 22 minutes using the Level 2 charger

According to McLaren, the W1 can do 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 217 mph

The only contender left to complete the new-age holy trinity is Porsche and its hypercar

There's a strong chance that it will a fully electric hypercar, like the Mission X. However, only time will tell the real story

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This is the RML P39, an upcoming 911-based hypercar, that was conceived to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the RML Group

The RML Group is a third-generation design, engineering and consutling firm based in the U.K.

They are a big name in the motorsport scene with multiple world and British Touring Car Championships, a World Sportscar Championship, European Le Mans, and class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

They are also responsible for building the Nio EP9, which is one of the fastest EVs around the ring with a time of 6:45.9 seconds

They also build super limited, continuation models like the RML Short wheelbase based on the Ferrari 250 GTO

Coming back to the RML P39, it is based on the current 992.1 Porsche 911 Turbo S

The styling is heavily inspired by Le Mans racers like the 911 GT1 and features a widebody kit, roof scoop, and aggressive aero package

Available in two flavors, the standard P39 (seen here) and the P39 SE, RML's main aim was to create a track-bred daily usable hypercar with switchable drive modes

The P39 40 SE (Special Edition) will be available exclusively in the ruby red color and only 10 examples will be produced

The P39 is available with optional Track and Performance packs, which come as standard on the P39 40 SE

The P39 has a wider track and sits lower to the ground than the standard 911 Turbo S

While the wheelbase is also longer, it isn't as long as the 911 GT1 which is the only ever mid-engined 911

The side air intake is considerably bigger. You'll also notice a that the endplates on the wing are as big as the ones you find on the GT2

The rear-end draws a lot from the 911 GT1

Here's how it compares to the standard 911 Turbo S at the rear

The P39 delivers exceptional performance, with an estimated Nordschleife lap time of 6:45, surpassing the 992.1 GT3 RS

The RML P39 boasts a lightweight carbon fiber construction and an F1-style DRS system capable of more downforce (2,034 pounds) than a GT3 RS (1,896 pounds at 177 mph)

For reference, here are the current lap times of the current fastest production cars

The P39 offers a switchable driving mode system for both track-focused and everyday driving

The RML P39 costs $645,000 before taxes, not including the cost of the donor Porsche 992.1 Turbo S. Only 10 units of the P39 40SE will be built

The P39 joins a growing trend of resto-mod Porsche hypercars, including the Tutthill GT1, Kalmar 9x9, and Oilstainlab HF-11

The all-electric Mission X could potentially become Porsche's flagship supercar or hypercar, but it remains to be seen if it can capture the same level of excitement as previous legendary models

The Porsche Carrera GT doesn't need any introduction as it's gained its popularity for a few reasons

Including its highly symphonic V10 and unfortunately, a handful of deadly high-profile crashes

However, that doesn't mean it cemented the reputation of the Carrera GT

It's a highly sought after supercar that's worth millions of dollars today

It has been over 20 years since the Carrera GT hit the roads, but Porsche and Michelin collaborated to build a new set of tires for the CGT

These tires have modern rubber compounds that brings added grip in both wet and dry surfaces

With the new tires, the CGT's braking performance has significantly increased

It has a shortened braking distance than before by 8 feet

So, why Porsche is getting busy with the Carrera GT even after two decades after its discontinuation?

This could be because the older tires from 2013 aren't that great compared to modern standards

In a way, Porsche can improve the handling of the Carrera GT

This is maybe because of Porsche's way of getting in touch with these owners before its new hypercar, the Mission X debuts

Porsche also filed for a recall of all the Carrera GTs in the U.S. for a suspension failure issue

This was later confirmed that Porsche is offering a new set of tires completely for free

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If you've ever wondered, which were some of the most noteworthy Porsche's to be destroyed on the silver screen, we've got you covered, with five examples

In Risky Business (1983), starring Tom Cruise, they destroyed a Porsche 928

This is allegedly the car that Tom Cruise learned to drive stick in

The 4.5-liter V-8 in this 928 made just 219 horsepower since US models were strangled by regulations

Porsche 928s equipped with a manual transmisison account for only 10 to 15 percent of all 928s produced

The "Risky Business" Porsche 928 was finished in Platinum Metallic. A few cars were used - some survived

The movie Torque (2004) was a playful joke from motorcycle riders to car drivers. A Speed Yellow Porsche 993 was caught in the middle

The air-cooled Porsche was squashed by a Hummer H1 that landed on top of it

The movie car was made to look like a 993 Carrera RS Clubsport, but a experts will notice the irregularities

In Death Race (2008), one of the racers drove a heavily-modified 911 G-body with a missile launcher at the front

The G-Body 911 has its own charm, but that wasn't enough to spare one particular example from being blown to bits

The car was confirmed to be a 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera SC, which stands for "Super Carrera"

This means that the 3.0-liter flat-six is fuel-injected and has a 5-speed, 915 manual transmission

They spared no expense when filming the 2007 Reline. Not one, but two rare Porsches were crashed

The 2 Carrera GT cars that were destroyed in the movie were, allegedly, owned by the movie director, Andy Cheng

Just 1,270 examples of the Porsche Carrera GT were made, and more than a few had already been crashed

In Fast X (2023), they destroyed a real Porsche 997 GT3 by blowing it up

The 997 represents one of the most iconic, modern-day 911s, including the last Mezger-powered 911 and the last manual Turbo

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