Valiant, not only in name but also in deeds. Produced in only 38 examples, all already assigned, Aston Martin Valiant it is the new special series created in Gaydon with a V12 engine, the result of the collaboration between the internal division dedicated to customizations and the driver Fernando Alonso. He was the two-time world champion of Formula 1 suggesting a more powerful and lighter car than the already impressive Aston Martin Valour. The latter was presented in 2023 as a tribute to the 110 years of history of the brand. Many examples of the Valor have been produced, powered by the new 5.2 twin-turbo V12 boosted to 715 HP and 753 Nm of torque, combined exclusively with the six-speed manual gearbox. There Aston Martin Valiant can be considered the natural heir, thanks to the 745 hp delivered by the V12 combined with the specific work done on the setup and weight reduction. The price of the 38 units already sold has not been revealed.
Aston Martin Valiant: characteristics
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Capable on paper of reaching 835 HP and 1,000 Nm of torque, the V12 that pushes the Valiant it has been increased to 745 HP and 753 Nm of torque for an increase of 30 HP compared to the last special edition. Pairing confirmed manual transmission six-speed gearbox, while stopping power is entrusted to 410 mm x 38 mm front and 360 mm x 32 mm rear carbon-ceramic brakes. The guideline dictated by Alonso aimed at a vehicle capable of providing circuit performance and dynamism, while also approved for road use. The main changes aimed at reducing weight and adapting the chassis to track use move in this direction. Compared to the Valour, the Valiant saves around 40 kg in weight with the adoption of a 3D-printed rear subframe (-3 kg) and a magnesium torsion tube (-8.6 kg). The same material for the lightweight 21″ rims, with 275/35 front and 325/30 rear tyres that reduce the unsprung mass by 14 kg. Finally, the motorsport-type lithium-ion battery was chosen to save another 11.5 kg.
