At the request of Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin’s F1 team driver and double F1 World Champion, Aston Martin has made the Aston Martin Valiant. The Gaydon carmaker, throught the Valiant, enhanced its exclusive Valour model, first revealed at last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Text: Luca W. © Images: Aston Martin Lagonda Limited ©
This track-focused, road-legal special edition is limited to just 38 units, and keeps its inspiration from the “Muncher” Le Mans racer.
Same engine recipe, but more spicy
The Valiant retains the Valour’s twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12 engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission but with increased power. The output is boosted by 30 HP and 38 Nm, reaching 735 HP and 753 Nm of torque.
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Save weight, gain performance
Significant weight reductions have been achieved through several engineering innovations, including a 3D-printed rear subframe (saving 3 kg), a magnesium torque tube (saving 8.6 kg), magnesium wheels (saving 14 kg), and a motorsport-spec lithium-ion battery (saving 11.5 kg).
To optimize performance, the Valiant incorporates Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) dampers, offering motorsport-level technology and real-time adaptation to enhance ride and handling dynamics.
Valour was a spectacular celebration of Aston Martin’s 110th anniversary, and stirred me to create a more extreme, race car inspired version that was track focussed, while also delivering a thrilling drive on-road. 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.
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team driver
Aerodynamic enhancements feature a deep front splitter, a full-width carbon fibre grille, scalloped side fenders, carbon fibre aero discs, and a functional rear diffuser, all designed to minimize drag and maximize downforce.
Design
The Aston Martin Valiant design intensifies the Valour’s aggressive aesthetics, primarily for aerodynamic efficiency. The prominent, old-school design, rear wing and 4 titanium exhaust pipes dominate the rear. The exterior extensively uses lightweight carbon fibre, with additional aerodynamic features such as floor-mounted wings and 3 end plates on the front splitter.
Inside, the Valiant boasts a race-bred design with racing seat belts, a new switch-free steering wheel, and an exposed gear linkage in the cutaway transmission tunnel.
Aston Martin Valiant price and units
The Aston Martin Valiant will have a production run limited to 38 units globally, with all reportedly fully allocated. While the price has not been officially disclosed, estimates suggest it could be around $2.5 million (approximately £2 million, €2.3 million, CHF 2.2 million). The Valiant will debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 11-14, with deliveries starting in November 2024.
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