Aston Martin Unveils The Valiant V12!

SAUDI ARABIA :  A car that’s made for the track but is also actually road-legal sounds exciting! 

• The Valiant V12 is powered by a massive 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 mill
• It churns out a claimed 725PS and about 753Nm 
• For perspective, that’s 30PS more than the Valour 

Aston Martin has unveiled a bespoke, track-oriented, road-legal supercar based on the Valour, brought to life by none other than Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Racing Team driver Fernando Alonso. With production limited to a mere 38 units globally, this ultra-exclusive model, named the Valiant, has already found buyers for every single one. Let’s delve into the intriguing details that make this car so special.

Gigantic 5.2-liter Twin-Turbo Powertrain

Specifications	Aston Martin Valiant V12
Motor	5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine
Maximum Torque	725HP
Maximum Torque	753Nm

At the core of the Valiant lies a monstrous 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, capable of producing an impressive 725 horsepower. This is 30 horsepower more than the Valour, from which it is derived. Complementing this powerful engine is a bespoke 6-speed manual transmission, eschewing any option for an automatic. With 753 Nm of torque, the Valiant demands robust stopping power, which is provided by ceramic brakes that Aston Martin claims are fade-free. 

This attention to braking performance is a nod to the past, specifically recalling the infamous brake disc-eating V8 Vantage, nicknamed the Muncher. The design inspiration for the Valiant also harks back to the Le Mans racecar, the Muncher.

A Big Weight Reduction By 100 Kg

The team at Q by Aston Martin, the brand's bespoke division, made significant efforts to reduce the Valiant’s weight by up to 100 kg compared to the Valour. This was accomplished through several innovative measures: a 3D-printed rear subframe that cuts 3 kg, a magnesium torque tube reducing mass at the car’s center by 8.6 kg, and lightweight 21-inch magnesium wheels trimming 14 kg of unsprung mass. Additionally, a motorsport-spec lithium-ion battery shaves off another 11.5 kg. 

Exteriors Mostly Unchanged 

Visually, the Valiant retains much of the Valour’s aesthetic, but with notable enhancements. It features a fixed spoiler at the rear, a new aggressive diffuser, and four exhaust tips, an upgrade from the Valour's three. The rear design also includes a small storage space, a practical touch for this supercar. The Valiant is equipped with dedicated Multimatic ASV dampers, capable of adjusting each damper to one of thirty-two discrete curves in under six milliseconds.

Coupled with adjustable riding modes, these dampers ensure the car performs optimally on both track and road. Despite its extraordinary features and hefty price tag, all 38 units of the Valiant have already been sold.