A few months after the birth of the DB12 grand touring coupe, Aston Martin is offering itself another anniversary gift whose limited edition and characteristics will certainly arouse the envy of many – wealthy – customers. The Valour, another front-engined coupe in the purest tradition of the register, appropriates the DNA of Aston Martin in a nostalgic “goodbye” to an era when the manual transmission and the V12 reigned.
Donning a bespoke carbon fiber suit with inspiration from both the first V8 Vantage launched in 1977 as well as an endurance racing car, this gloomy looking work will be printed in just 110 copies.
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The engine of the Aston Martin Valor is a twin-turbo 5.2L V12 with 705 hp.
Under the front hood is a 705 hp 5.2L twin-turbocharged V12 that can be backed up only by a six-speed manual transmission. This is a first for this mechanic. We don’t put forward any figures to back up the pure performance of the vehicle, but in any case, such data would be superfluous to paint a portrait of a proposal that wants to put the driving experience in the foreground long before the clock.
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The interior of the Aston Martin Valor
Aston Martin explains that several modifications have been made to the platform – presumably borrowed from the current Vantage – to improve its rigidity and ensure a wide latitude in adjusting the geometry of the suspensions. Carbon-ceramic brakes are also part of the recipe.
A composition that audaciously marks a pivotal moment in the rich history of this brand.