As we’ve reported previously, Aston Martin is producing a very special model of the Vanquish S. Called the Zagato, this…
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The new powertrain will of course replace the 4.0-litre biturbo V8 sourced from Mercedes-AMG.
Starting to make sense why the Valkyrie’s engine exists in the first place? Well it should as this is exactly a quarter of that V12 in terms of displacement, number of cylinders, as well as power output.
The automaker sees this as a way to offer “owners the reassurance of knowing their car is future-proofed and socially responsible, yet still an authentic Aston Martin.”
If the mid-mounted powerplant was removed, there would be nothing mechanical connecting the front and rear wheels.
Aston Martin has been putting the DBX through a number of tests including a Welsh rally stage.
Buyers will also receive a two-piece luggage set which matches the interior.
At this stage it is not known who made the purchase.
The Valhalla name was being saved for an upcoming supercar.
Aston Martin is looking to sell 3,850 units a year, driving the company sales to over 10,000 a year by 2021.