Aston Martin Valiant Unveiled with V12 and Six-speed Manual

Taking inspiration from the Valour, Aston Martin has unwrapped the Valiant, a special edition created by the British marque’s bespoke division, Q.

Aston Martin Valiant

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Originally conceived from a personal commission from Aston Martin Aramco Formula One driver Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin has whipped the wraps off the Valiant, a track-focused, yet road-legal, limited edition employing a V12 and (purists, rejoice!) six-speed manual transmission. Only 38 examples will be made.

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“[The] Valour was a spectacular celebration of Aston Martin’s 110th anniversary, and stirred me to create a more extreme, racecar-inspired version that was track-focused, while also delivering a thrilling drive on-road. [The] Valiant is born from my passion for driving at the limit and I have enjoyed working closely with the Q by Aston Martin team on both the design and technical specification and believe we have created a masterpiece,” said two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso, who will pilot the Valiant when it makes its public debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Endowed with Aston Martin’s 5.2-litre V12, the Valiant produces 548 kW and 753 N.m. Stopping power is provided by a set of 410 mm fore and 360 mm carbon-ceramic brake discs. The Valiant is fitted with a set of magnesium wheels, each measuring 21 inches in diameter. The lightweight items are wrapped in 275/35 front and 325/30 rear rubber.

Aston Martin Valiant

Image: Aston Martin

The firm says the “most influential” change in the character of the Valiant is the fitment of ‘Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve’ dampers. According to the company, these items allow for the simultaneous adjustment of each damper to one of 32 “discreet” damper curves in less than six milliseconds.

Related: Aston Martin Geared Up for Le Mans Hypercar Return in 2025

“[The] Valiant is a modern masterpiece. A creation of Q by Aston Martin, inspired by a racing legend and conceived using the latest F1-inspired technology, exotic materials and obsessive weight reduction. It focuses on placing the driver in a truly unique, intense and emotional driving experience. The ultimate blend of performance, track-focused dynamics and hypercar intensity, [the] Valiant embodies Aston Martin’s determined commitment to build rare and extraordinary cars for true drivers,” said Marco Mattiacci, Global Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of Aston Martin.

Aston Martin Valiant

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