Introducing the Aston Martin Valiant: A Masterpiece of Speed and Exclusivity
Aston Martin proudly unveils the Valiant, an ultra-exclusive, track-ready, road-legal edition that epitomises rarity, presence, and power. It continues the brand’s tradition of remarkable projects masterfully crafted by the in-house bespoke division Q by Aston Martin. Equipped with a 745PS Twin Turbo 5.2-litre V12 paired with a six-speed manual transmission, the Valiant reaffirms Aston Martin’s dedication to creating pure driver’s cars. Production is tightly capped at just 38 cars worldwide, all already spoken for.
The Valiant emerged, initially inspired by a personal request from Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team driver Fernando Alonso for a lighter, more extreme, race car-inspired version of the impressive Aston Martin Valour. Drawing on Alonso's 23-year Formula 1® career and his drive for maximum performance, the Valiant was crafted as a limited-edition marvel, designed and fine-tuned by the experts at Q by Aston Martin. With a focus on providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, Q by Aston Martin offers meticulously curated special editions like the Valiant and Valour and the opportunity for individual owners to create unique sports cars like the Victor.
The Valiant continues Aston Martin’s legacy of delivering intense driving experiences both on-road and on-track with the ultimate hypercar, the Valkyrie, the brand’s most focused sports car, the Vantage, and its racing counterpart, the Vantage GT3, as well as the forthcoming mid-engine supercar, the Valhalla. Drawing inspiration from the brand's iconic design heritage, Valour and Valiant are firmly rooted in Aston Martin’s modern performance future, delivering class-leading power, dynamic driving, and advanced technology, captivating true driving enthusiasts.
Fernando Alonso, driver for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team, commented, “Valour was a spectacular tribute to Aston Martin's 110th anniversary, inspiring me to commission a more extreme, race-inspired version that focuses on track performance while delivering exhilarating road drives. Born from my passion for pushing limits, I have relished collaborating closely with the Q by Aston Martin team on the design and technical aspects, and I believe we have created a masterpiece.”
Merging the raw style and scorching performance reminiscent of the brutal V12 era with modern engineering, lightweight materials, and stunning design, the Valiant pushes performance and engagement boundaries, redefining and intensifying the ultimate Aston Martin driving experience—a vehicle designed to dominate the racetrack and thrill on the road.
Marco Mattiacci, Global Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of Aston Martin, stated, “Valiant is a modern masterpiece. A creation from Q by Aston Martin, inspired by a racing legend and shaped using the latest F1® inspired technology, exotic materials, and extreme weight reduction. It focuses on providing drivers with a unique, intense, and emotional driving experience—the ultimate fusion of performance, track-focused dynamics, and hypercar intensity. The Valiant embodies Aston Martin’s unwavering commitment to building rare, extraordinary cars for true drivers.”
As the new zenith of ferocious front-engined Aston Martin limited editions, the Valiant has been engineered to excel on the track while fully homologating for road use. It boasts an exotic specification designed to satisfy purists and thrill the most demanding drivers. Crowned by the powerful combination of Aston Martin’s remarkable twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 engine, now tuned to 745PS and 753Nm of torque, and a six-speed manual transmission, the Valiant also comes standard with Carbon Ceramic brakes for supreme stopping power.
The Valiant incorporates several unique engineering enhancements to reduce weight and fine-tune the chassis for serious track performance. These include a 3D-printed rear subframe that saves 3kg without compromising stiffness and a magnesium torque tube that reduces mass at the car's centre by 8.6kg. Lightweight 21” magnesium wheels with performance tyres enhance steering response and wheel control, reducing unsprung mass by 14kg. A motorsport-spec lithium-ion battery further reduces weight by 11.5kg.
The most transformative aspect of the Valiant’s character comes from the installation of Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) dampers. Capable of adjusting each damper to one of thirty-two discrete damper curves in under six milliseconds, this state-of-the-art suspension technology provides Aston Martin’s engineers with unprecedented opportunities to fine-tune ride and handling traits. The dampers deliver motorsport-level damping control and a range of operating controls previously exclusive to top-tier motorsport, making them a rare feature in dynamic, exclusive vehicles.
