To celebrate its 110th anniversary, iconic British automaker Aston Martin has revealed a new retro-inspired limited-production supercar called the Valour. Limited to just 110 units globally, the jaw-dropping supercar is described by its makers as “the last of an era” as it boasts a V12 engine that is paired with a manual gearbox – a highly desirable combination that will soon be relegated to history books. Similar to the limited edition Aston Martin Victor that debuted in 2020, Valour’s retro-themed design is inspired by the original V8 Vantage as well as the RHAM/1 ‘Muncher’ Le Mans racer from 1980.
The American Muscle-car-like front end of the new Aston Martin Valour is characterized by round LED headlights along with a wide grille, vertical air curtains, and a big splitter. Additionally, the Valour also gets a clamshell hood with a “horseshoe” vent and twin NACA ducts. The streamlined body is made out of carbon fiber, keeping the overall weight of the supercar as low as possible. The roof gets a double-bubble design, while the rear features a distinctive Kamm tail along with “vortex-generating exoblades.” Other interesting elements include a prominent diffuser and a center-mounted triple tailpipe exhaust system.
The Aston Martin Valour rides on beautiful-looking 21-inch forged alloy wheels that have a honeycomb design and are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires. Furthermore, Aston Martin says that carbon-ceramic brakes come as standard.
Inside the cabin, the Valour boasts a beautiful combination of retro styling and futuristic design elements. The lightweight carbon fiber seats are upholstered with classic woolen tweed, inspired by the 1959 Le Mans-winning DBR1. The fancy shifter features a vintage-inspired wooden ball and sits inside a redesigned center console.
Powering the limited-edition supercar is a twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 engine that produces 705 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque. It is mated to a bespoke six-speed manual transmission, while the supercar also gets a mechanical limited-slip differential. Aston Martin says the supercar features a unique suspension setup that uses adaptive dampers and anti-roll bars tuned specifically to match the power output of the V12.
Aston Martin has not revealed the pricing of the Valour; although, all the 110 units might have already been sold. The production will begin at Aston Martin’s Gaydon Headquarters in Q3 of 2023 and the first deliveries are scheduled for the end of this year.
