Aston Martin Valor – 715 PS/753 Nm 5.2 liter biturbo V12 with 6-speed manual transmission, LSD; limited to 110 pieces

Aston Martin has revealed the Valour, a limited model produced to celebrate the British marque’s 110th anniversary, powered by a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission. bespoke in this model, making Valor the only model Aston Martin says a pre-set V12 sports car has a manual transmission. The Valor is limited to 110 units.

Inspiration for the Valor was drawn from famous Aston Martin models of the past, namely the original Vantage V8 and the Vantage-based RHAM/1 ‘Muncher’ Le Mans race car from 1980, while the connection Its relation to recent models is with Victor once built to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Vantage name.

Its clamshell bonnet features a large horseshoe vent and a pair of NACA ducts to feed air into the V12; Its grille features aluminum slats in the center section, while flanked by carbon fiber intakes on each side. The circular LED headlights evoke the styling of the original Vantage, but are unique to the Valor.

At the rear, the taillight graphic with six LED blades on each side is reminiscent of the Valkyrie, while the full-width aluminum structure made from solid billet separates the top and bottom of the rear. Here, a three-door exhaust system can be seen and is made from lightweight stainless steel with a wall thickness of less than 1 mm, which reduces weight by 7 kg compared to the traditional setup.

The 5.2 liter biturbo V12 in the Valor produces 715 PS and 753 Nm of torque, delivering the same peak power as in Supercar DBS but with a reduced peak torque of 147 Nm compared to the series production car, which is specified with a rear-mounted eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.

The powertrain in the Valor features a mechanical limited-slip differential to provide “a similar feeling of direct connection between the vehicle and the driver”, while continuing to provide a safety net including stability control. and electronic traction. Its three driving modes – Sport, Sport Plus and Track – have been tailored specifically for the limited-run model.

Additionally, the Valor gets a suspension with adaptive dampers, springs and anti-roll bars that have been tuned specifically for this car, as well as wheel alignment for camber, castor and toe settings. Its custom body structure features front and rear trim panels, rear turret struts and fuel tank struts for increased torsional and transverse stiffness.

The trunk is a set of 21-inch honeycomb forged alloy wheels, like those seen on the Victor as well as the DBS 770 Ultimate, and wrapped in Aston Martin-specific Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires; These measure 275/35 at the front and 325/30 at the rear.

Aston Martin claims a cockpit that is “unbelievably simple and captivatingly versatile”, at the heart of which is the manual shift lever offered in a choice of machined aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber or walnut for the gear lever. , along with an exposed gearshift link indicating its mechanical connection.

The upholstery contrasts the past with the present, and the cabin features a wool tweed inspired by the 1959 Le Mans award-winning DBR1 over the carbon fiber textile used on the lightweight performance seats. , custom door cards, fascia vents, top hub. Valor’s dashboard and transmission tunnel.

A basic selection of 21 paint colors is offered to choose from hand-painted stripes and graphic designs, which can be applied to the front, bonnet, sides and rear of the vehicle. Further personalization is provided by the company’s bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin.

These can include – and are not limited to – a one-off paint job, exposed 2×2 criss-cross carbon fiber bodywork in a choice of red, green or blue tones, painted wheels , Mokume carbon fiber cabin details, as well as Elgin tweed and cashmere Johnsons.

Production of the Aston Martin Valor will begin in the third quarter of this year and deliveries to customers are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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