Aston Martin has unveiled the Valen, a front-engined V12 special limited to 150 cars worldwide. Developed by its bespoke Q division and Special Vehicle Operations team, the new model delivers 850PS and 1,000Nm from a 5.2-litre twin-turbo engine.
The manufacturer describes it as the most powerful front-engined production car in its history, with performance figures of 0–60mph in an estimated three seconds and an electronically limited 214mph maximum. Those are manufacturer claims rather than results independently measured by LYG.
A carbon-fibre exterior
The Valen uses full carbon-fibre bodywork, bespoke lighting and a new interior architecture to give the special edition its own identity. Aston Martin says lightweight materials and options reduce weight by up to 110kg compared with its core V12 platform.
The design seeks a more intense character than a conventional grand tourer. Actual weight will depend on the final options fitted to an individual vehicle.
A more responsive eight-speed gearbox
The eight-speed ZF transmission adopts faster shift strategies developed through Aston Martin's Vantage GT4 programme. The revised powertrain is paired with calibration work across steering, suspension and brakes.
A specially tuned titanium exhaust gives the car a distinct sound. These changes aim to make the high-output V12 more engaging rather than simply increasing the headline power number.
A new chapter for Q
The project follows earlier Q by Aston Martin specials such as Valour, Valiant and DBR22. Its development also draws on the company's Special Vehicle Operations capability.
The Valen name references the Latin root for strength. The car is positioned as a collector-focused limited series, separate from the standard model range.
Availability and production
Aston Martin has stated a global production cap of 150, making allocation a material part of the purchase process. The press release does not give a universal public asking price for every specified example.
Prospective buyers should request formal configuration, delivery and commercial terms from the manufacturer. This report does not infer an investment return from its limited production.
