Aston Martin bares more hypercar details
ASTON MARTIN has revealed more details about its Valkyrie hypercar concept, which the company unveiled in July 2016. The car maker said that since then it has been developing — together with Red Bull Advanced Technologies — the Valkyrie’s aerodynamics, body styling and cockpit packaging.
To maximize interior space, Aston Martin said the Valkyrie’s seats are mounted directly to the tub, with occupants adopting a reclined “feet-up” position like that dictated in Formula One and Le Mans Prototype race cars. To lessen driver distractions, all the car’s switches are fitted on the steering wheel, with the vital readouts shown on an OLED display screen.
“It’s been a tremendous challenge to make the interior packaging work. We’ve embraced Red Bull Racing’s Formula One ethos and approached from a different angle than conventional road car design,” said Matt Hill, creative director of interiors at Aston Martin.
While the essence of the Valkyrie’s exterior design remains unchanged, Aston Martin said that the need for down force and aerodynamic efficiency has driven many detail changes to the bodywork.
Mitsubishi donates P1M to GMA foundation
MITSUBISHI Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) announced it is now a partner of the GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) in a project called “Kapuso Tulay para sa Kaunlaran.”
MMPC said the project involves replacing a broken bridge in Brgy. Iraya, Buhi, Camarines Sur that was damaged last year during a typhoon. The car maker said it is donating P1 million for the construction of a new steel hanging bridge.
“MMPC believes that this project will greatly benefit our kababayan in Camarines Sur, specifically the school children of Brgy. Iraya. We hope that through our simple generosity we will be able to transform and improve the lives of these people,” said Yoshiaki Kato, president and CEO of MMPC.
GMAKF was founded by broadcaster Mel C. Tiangco.
