Aston Martin stuns with exclusiveV12 Valour
There will only be 110 of the Aston Martin Valour built. Photos: Aston Martin
To celebrate its 110th anniversary, Aston Martin has revealed the Valour – an ultra-exclusive V12-engined, manual transmission special edition sports car.
Inspired by the original V8 Vantage and magnificent Vantage-based RHAM/1 ‘Muncher’ Le Mans racer from 1980, Valour also hints at the One-77 supercar, thanks to its intense driver-centric character.
Production is limited to just 110 cars globally, with the front-engine Valour boasting a 753Nm twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 to a bespoke six-speed manual transmission for the very first time,
Speaking of the thrilling new special edition, Aston Martin Executive Chairman, Lawrence Stroll said: “Valour is a celebration of Aston Martin’s passion for driving and extraordinary heritage, but it is also emblematic of today’s vibrant and revitalised brand.
The V12 Valour has a manual transmission.
“A modern icon that fuses classic character with contemporary execution, Valour captures the essence of excitement and exclusivity that defines this storied automotive marque. A showcase for our world-class design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities, Valour is proof of Aston Martin’s position as the driver’s champion and maker of the world’s most exciting, exclusive and desirable ultra-luxury high-performance cars.”
Valour has received a bespoke suspension, with adaptive dampers, springs and anti-roll bars all explicitly honed to the car.
Wheel alignment geometry has dedicated camber, castor and toe settings. These characteristics ensure Valour possesses distinct and clearly defined ride and handling qualities.
A road car first and foremost, means successfully striking a sporting balance of taut, precise vertical body control and persistent resistance to roll while offering the compliance to shine on great driving roads.
Valour production is due to commence at Aston Martin’s Gaydon Headquarters in Q3 of 2023, with first deliveries scheduled to begin during Q4 2023.
The Valour is inspired by the 1980 Vantage-based RHAM/1 ‘Muncher’.
