Aston Martin Valiant combines a large engine with a manual gearbox. Only 38 will be made.
The Aston Martin Valiant is a special, limited-edition sports car designed for both track and road use. It’s a rare car, with only 38 being made worldwide.
The Valiant is powered by a large 5.2-liter V12 engine with two turbochargers, producing 745 horsepower. It has a manual transmission, which is unusual for modern high-performance cars and appeals to driving enthusiasts.
This car is designed to be lightweight and aerodynamic, using materials like carbon fiber to reduce weight and special features to help it cut through the air more efficiently. It has large brakes to help it stop quickly, especially during track driving. The round headlights seem to be inspired by Aston Martin designs of the 1970s and 1980s and we also saw similar lines from the last limited edition model, the Valour. Interestingly, the Valour also combined a V12 with a manual but was not as track focused.
Inside, the Valiant has race-inspired seats and a half-cage for safety, showing its focus on performance. However, it still offers some luxury touches like leather or Alcantara (a type of synthetic suede) trim.
The Valiant was initially commissioned by Fernando Alonso, which speaks to its racing-inspired design. It’s set to be publicly unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2024, with deliveries starting later that year.
Here are some key technical specifications and facts about the Aston Martin Valiant:
Here are the technical specifications of the Aston Martin Valiant:
- Engine: Twin Turbo 5.2-litre V12
- Power output: 745 PS (horsepower)
- Torque: 753 Nm
- Transmission: Six-speed manual
- Production limit: 38 cars globally
- Brakes: Carbon Ceramic
- Front: 410mm x 38mm
- Rear: 360mm x 32mm
- Wheels: 21″ lightweight magnesium
- Tires:
- Front: 275/35
- Rear: 325/30
- Suspension: Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) dampers
- 32 discreet damper curves
- Adjustment time: Less than 6 milliseconds
- Driving Modes: Sport, Sport+, and Track
- Weight savings:
- Rear subframe: 3D-printed (saves 3kg)
- Torque tube: Magnesium (saves 8.6kg)
- Battery: Motorsport-spec lithium-ion (saves 11.5kg)
- Magnesium wheels: 14kg reduction in unsprung mass
- Body: Extensive use of lightweight carbon fiber
- Total weight savings: 37.1kg
- Aerodynamic features:
- Deep front splitter
- Full-width carbon fiber grille
- Side sills
- Vortex generators
- Fixed rear wing
- Rear diffuser
- Exhaust: Quad-exit titanium system
- Interior:
- Two-seat configuration
- Built-in half-cage as standard
- Recaro Podium seats
- 4-point race harnesses (anchor points provided)
