Aston Martin unveils ultra-limited, 705hp Valour

Aston Martin has unveiled the Valour, an ultra-limited, front-engined sports car that puts out as much as 705 horses.

The Aston Martin Valour is powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 mated to a six-speed manual transmission, which generates a maximum torque of 735 Newton-meters.

Only 110 samples of the Aston Martin Valour will be made.

“Valour is a celebration of Aston Martin’s passion for driving and extraordinary heritage, but it is also emblematic of today’s vibrant and revitalized brand. 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 further 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,” Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll was quoted saying.

The Aston Martin Valour’s driver-oriented powertrain is matched by select driving modes, namely Sport, Sport+, and Track.

Stopping power comes in the form of standard-fit carbon ceramic brakes housed in a set of beautiful 21-inch lightweight forged alloy honeycomb wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires.

Underlining its dynamic credentials, the Aston Martin Valour has received a bespoke suspension, with adaptive dampers, springs, and anti-roll bars all honed specifically to the car.

“Inspired by the iconic, muscle cars from our past, we have endowed Valour with an abundance of power and torque, while using modern technology and engineering to make that performance more exploitable and enjoyable. A big part of honoring that driver-pleasing character was mating our fabulous V12 engine to a manual transmission. It was a unique part of the brief and the end result is something truly unforgettable; a state-of-the-art driver’s car that thrives on being pushed to its limits and has the true heart and soul of a timeless analog classic,” remarked Aston Martin Director of Vehicle Performance Simon Newton.

Design-wise, the Aston Martin Valour looks as good as it performs.

At its fore is a clamshell bonnet features with a large “horseshoe” vent and twin NACA ducts. The central section of the hood features prominent aluminum strakes while its side is adorned by large carbon fiber intakes.

The Aston Martin Valour sports round LED headlights.

Highlighting the rear end of the limited-edition sports car is a pair of LED taillamps with clusters of LED light blades that go well with the Aston Martin Valour’s triple tailpipe exhaust system.

Inside is a two-seater cockpit, which can be lined with a client’s choice of premium materials. The gear knob, for example, can be complemented with either machined aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, or walnut accents.

Further personalization can be achieved inside the cabin, thanks to a wide variety of available materials, like woolen tweed and high-tech carbon fiber.

Should a customer wish to go beyond the standard palette of Valour options then they may engage the services of Q by Aston Martin to create a truly bespoke specification. Examples of this include the design of a one-off livery, fully exposed 2x2 twill carbon fiber bodywork, painted wheels, Mokume carbon fiber interior detailing, or a choice of Johnsons of Elgin tweed and cashmere fabrics for the seats and headlining.

“At Aston Martin, our design is always progressive, but when it comes to celebrating a significant milestone — in this instance our 110th birthday — we allow ourselves a little latitude. Consequently, Valour is gloriously unapologetic; an old-school brute refined and reimagined through the lens of 2023. Making a return to a chiseled shape, moving away from the more sculptural forms that define current series production Aston Martin’s, with bold details and modern materials rooted in the present. We were keen to ensure its looks reflect the driving experience. The raw physicality of the shape should tell you all you need to know about the ferocious performance and analog thrills of taming a 715ps (705 horsepower) manual transmission sports car, yet the clear use of the latest technology points to a car with modern manners and exceptional dynamic capabilities,” said Aston Martin Director of Design Miles Nurnberger.

Aston Martin will begin production of the Valour in the third quarter of 2023 with deliveries expected to commence in the fourth quarter of this year.

Photos from Aston Martin

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