Aston Martin Valour

special edition for the 110th anniversary, twin-turbocharged V12 with manual gearbox

705 ch · 3.5 s (0-100) · 320 km/h · 2023

Identification

Body / seats

coupé 2 seats, swan-wing doors, carbon bodywork; tribute styling (V8 Vantage of the 1970–80 era, 'Muncher' RHAM/1)

Design / style centre

Aston Martin (team led by Miles Nurnberger)

Assembly

Gaydon (England)

Production

110 units · unveiled July 2023 (Goodwood) · deliveries from Q4 2023 · price ≈ 1–1,5 M£

⚠️ Identification notice. The Valour is a limited series of 110 units (Aston Martin's 110th anniversary), road-oriented, with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Not to be confused with the Valiant (track-oriented variant, 38 units, ~745 hp, automated gearbox — separate entry) nor with the Victor (one-off, naturally aspirated V12 7,3). See section 10.

Powertrain

Engine

AE31, V12 at 60°, 5 204 cc, twin-turbocharged (derived from DBS Superleggera)

Bore × stroke

n.a. (n.c.)

Power

705 hp (526 kW / 715 PS)

Torque

753 Nm (555 lb-ft)

Redline

n.a. (n.c.)

Compression ratio

n.a. (n.c.)

Fuel system

injection, twin-turbo

Valve train

DOHC, 48 valves

Forced induction

twin-turbo

Lubrication

wet sump (à confirmer)

Position

front-mid

Engine notes

power marginally reduced versus DBS to suit the manual gearbox

Transmission

Gearbox

6-speed manual (Graziano), rear-mounted (transaxle), exposed linkage — Aston Martin presents the Valour as the only front-engined V12 sports car available with a manual gearbox at the time (first manual on a 'torque tube' model since the DB9 of 2013)

Architecture

rear transaxle

Differential

mechanical limited-slip differential

Driven wheels

rear-wheel drive

Associated systems

driving modes

Performance

0–100 km/h

≈ 3,5 s (estimated, close to DBS (à confirmer)

0–200 km/h

n.a. (n.c.)

Top speed

> 320 km/h (200 mph) (estimated (à confirmer)

Reference circuit

n.a. (n.c.)

Chassis & suspension

Chassis / materials

aluminium structure (derived from Vantage/DBS) + front/rear reinforcements (increased rigidity); carbon bodywork

Rigidity

reinforced

Front/rear suspension

adaptive dampers + anti-roll bars calibrated for the V12

Steering

rack and pinion, power-assisted

Braking

carbon-ceramic (front 6 pistons ≈ 410 mm / rear 4 pistons ≈ 360 mm; −≈ 23 kg vs steel)

Front/rear tyres

bespoke Michelin

Front/rear wheels

dedicated forged wheels

Aerodynamics

Cd

n.a. (n.c.)

Downforce

moderate (road car) — figure not disclosed

Devices

clamshell bonnet with horseshoe vent + NACA ducts, aluminium-louvred grille

Methodology

n.a. (n.c.)

Dimensions, weight & capacities

L × W × H

4 599 × 1 987 × 1 274 mm

Wheelbase

2 705 mm · Front/rear tracks: n.a.

Ground clearance

low · Overhangs: n.a.

Kerb weight

≈ 1 780 kg · Dry weight not disclosed separately

Weight distribution

close to 50/50 (precise figure n.a.)

Centre of gravity

low (n.a.)

Fuel tank

≈ 78 L · Boot: limited

Electronics & dynamics

Dynamic controls

ESP/traction control, ABS, mechanical limited-slip differential

Driving modes

GT / Sport / Sport Plus (à confirmer)

ECU / software architecture

Aston engine/chassis management

Fuel consumption & emissions

Fuel consumption

high (precise figure n.a.)

CO₂

high (à confirmer)

Standard

Euro 6d

Lineage & positioning

Replaces

n.a. (standalone limited series)

Replaced by

n.a. (n.c.)

Key rivals

highly restricted segment of manual-gearbox V12 grand tourers (near-unique)

Not to be confused with: Aston Martin Valiant (2024, 38 units) — track-oriented variant, ~745 hp, automated gearbox (more extreme) Victor — one-off with naturally aspirated V12 7,3 L (848 hp), based on One-77 DBS Superleggera — same V12 unit (725 hp, automatic gearbox) → the Valour = road, 110 units, manual; the Valiant = track, 38 units, automated

Collectability & valuation

Rarity

110 units → highly sought-after; manual V12 gearbox (near-unique in the modern market) strong value

Desirability

'last of an era' (before electrification), manual gearbox, tribute styling, Q by Aston Martin craftsmanship; original specification, low mileage, and provenance are determining factors

Points of attention

specialist and costly V12 servicing; expensive CCM discs; originality (Q options), full history essential

Valuation

on request (price bracket + comparables + sources + date; significant rarity/manual premium)

Aston Martin Valour

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