In honor of its 110th anniversary, Aston Martin unveils the Valour, a limited-edition V12-powered manual sports car. Valour pays tribute to the brand’s tradition of exceptional front-engined vehicles, offering a timeless classic appeal and maximum driver engagement. Limited to 110 units worldwide, this car reimagines the iconic V8 Vantage and legendary ‘Muncher’ Le Mans racer with modern materials and technology, combining unmistakable looks with relentless performance and intense dynamic character.
Valour is a celebration of Aston Martin’s passion for driving and extraordinary heritage, but it is also emblematic of today’s vibrant and revitalised brand. A modern icon that fuses classic character with contemporary execution, Valour captures the essence of excitement and exclusivity that defines this storied automotive marque. A showcase for our world-class design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities, Valour is further proof of Aston Martin’s position as the driver’s champion and maker of the world’s most exciting, exclusive and desirable ultra-luxury high-performance cars.
- Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman of Aston Martin
Inspired by the iconic, muscle cars from our past, we have endowed Valour with an abundance of power and torque, while using modern technology and engineering to make that performance more exploitable and enjoyable. A big part of honouring that driver-pleasing character was mating our fabulous V12 engine to a manual transmission. It was a unique part of the brief and the end result is something truly unforgettable; a state-of-the-art driver’s car that thrives on being pushed to its limits and has the true heart and soul of a timeless analogue classic.
- Simon Newton, Aston Martin’s Director of Vehicle Performance
At Aston Martin our design is always progressive, but when it comes to celebrating a significant milestone – in this instance our 110th birthday - we allow ourselves a little latitude. Consequently, Valour is gloriously unapologetic; an old-school brute refined and reimagined through the lens of 2023. Making a return to a chiselled shape, moving away from the more sculptural forms that define current series production Aston Martin’s, with bold details and modern materials root in the present. We were keen to ensure its looks reflect the driving experience. The raw physicality of the shape should tell you all you need to know about the ferocious performance and analogue thrills of taming a 715PS manual transmission sports car, yet the clear use of the latest technology points to a car with modern manners and exceptional dynamic capabilities.
- Miles Nurnberger, Aston Martin’s Director of Design
Aston Martin will start Valour production at its Gaydon Headquarters in Q3 2023, and deliveries will begin in Q4 2023. As one of Aston Martin’s iconic front-engined special series sports cars, Valour is set to become a highly sought-after collector’s piece that begs to be driven.