Aston Martin’s new Valen brings an 850 hp V12 and a 110kg diet to just 150 examples

Aston Martin has revealed the Valen, a new V12 special series developed by Q by Aston Martin with support from the brand’s new Special Vehicle Operations division. Built on Aston Martin’s front engined V12 platform, the Valen pushes that base into a lighter, sharper and considerably more aggressive direction. Just 150 examples will be built, with first deliveries expected in the second quarter of 2027.

Aston Martin Valen specs: 850 hp from the front mounted V12

Power comes from a 5.2 litre twin turbo V12 in its most potent form yet for a front engined Aston Martin, producing 850 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque from as low as 2,500 rpm. The name itself comes from the Latin valens, tied to ideas of strength and power, continuing Aston Martin’s tradition of model names starting with the letter V.

The ZF eight speed automatic gearbox gets its own specific tuning, with shift strategies borrowed from experience gained through the Vantage GT4 programme, aimed at making gear changes sharper and more immediate across every driving mode. Top speed is electronically limited to 214 mph, roughly 344 km/h, while 0-60 mph takes just 3.0 seconds.

Sport, Sport+ and Track reshape throttle response

The Valen offers three main performance oriented driving modes: Sport, Sport+ and Track. Throttle mapping shifts noticeably between them. Sport and Sport+ shorten the pedal’s useful travel and bring torque in earlier during the pedal stroke, while Track mode moves to a more progressive response, a deliberate choice aimed at giving drivers more precision when pushing closer to the car’s limits.

Up to 110kg lighter changes more than the extra power alone

The weight reduction programme sits at the heart of what makes the Valen different, cutting up to 110 kg compared with the standard V12 platform. Getting there involved extensive use of carbon fibre, aluminium, titanium and magnesium. The entire body is built from carbon fibre, while magnesium wheels come as standard equipment, helping reduce unsprung mass and giving the suspension a better ability to control wheel movement, which in turn sharpens steering response.

For buyers who want to push the weight saving further still, Aston Martin offers a dedicated Lightweight Pack, featuring forged aluminium suspension arms, specific hub carriers and titanium chassis bolts, saving a further 16.9 kg.

Magnesium wheels paired with bespoke Pirelli rubber

The magnesium wheels run on Pirelli tyres developed specifically for the Valen. The summer set uses P Zero R tyres sized 275/35 ZR21 at the front and 325/30 ZR21 at the rear, with P Zero Winter 2 tyres available in the same base sizes for winter use.

The Valen also adopts Pirelli Cyber Tyre technology, which lets the tyres share real time data with the car’s control systems. The system was integrated into the car’s electronic architecture in partnership with Bosch Engineering, letting ESP, ABS and traction control continuously adjust their thresholds based on live data coming directly from the tyres themselves.

A chassis retuned to feel shorter and lighter

Aston Martin reworked lateral stiffness, steering, camber, damping and electronic management to noticeably change how the car responds. Reduced roll and pitch make driver inputs easier to read, while the steering tuning is specifically aimed at making the Valen feel shorter and lighter than the platform it’s derived from.

At the rear, a subframe rigidly mounted to the structure cuts down on relative movement between chassis and suspension, sharpening response further. Dedicated springs, helper springs and semi-active Bilstein DTX dampers complete the setup, working alongside the steering tuning to extract more grip from the front axle while keeping traction at the rear.

Braking comes from carbon ceramic discs measuring 410 mm at the front and 360 mm at the rear, with a servo tuned to keep pedal feel consistent, making it easier to modulate braking at both low and high speeds.

A titanium exhaust tuned for higher notes

The new titanium exhaust was developed specifically for the Valen, using compact silencers designed to meet homologation requirements while cutting weight. Aston Martin also reworked the exhaust note itself, reducing lower frequencies to bring the V12’s higher tones further forward, with the upper exhaust outlets tuned almost like organ pipes to build resonance at high revs.

The exhaust layout itself is genuinely theatrical, with four outlets split between two upper and two lower exits. The upper outlets stay open permanently, while the lower ones are valved and activate depending on the selected driving mode.

A fully carbon body with a reworked silhouette

The Valen keeps the classic proportions of Aston Martin’s front engined, rear wheel drive supercar formula but pushes the design language into more aggressive territory. The body is built entirely from carbon fibre, with slim, deeply recessed headlights tucked under the bonnet’s edge, a more pronounced grille, and a splitter with a distinctly more technical, aerodynamically driven look.

The bonnet uses a single upper vent with perforations toward its rear edge. On the sides, Aston Martin’s classic side strake is stretched into a genuinely functional opening that pulls air from the wheel arch and channels it along the flank, running nearly the full length of the door before meeting the far more pronounced rear wheel arches.

Stepped skirts define the lower sides, visually narrowing the car’s centre section, while sawtooth vortex generators along the rear edge are designed to pull high speed airflow from underneath the car.

One of the most radical changes sits at the rear, where the traditional fixed rear window and tailgate are replaced by a single solid panel. The upper section integrates an aerodynamic element, while a 170 litre boot remains underneath. To make better use of that space, Aston Martin offers a Touring Pack with custom fitted luggage and a soft protective cover that can be laid over the bodywork during loading.

A full width LED bar runs across the rear, with a raised tail section above it functioning as a Gurney flap to generate downforce with minimal aerodynamic penalty. Below the light cluster sits a perforated surface designed to extract heat generated around the exhaust system.

The signature launch colour, Satin Andromeda Red, shifts with the light, blending deep red, copper and gold reflections that can shift toward more intense blue tones depending on lighting conditions, achieved using Chromaflair pigments that accentuate the colour shift even in low light.

For buyers who want the carbon structure fully visible, Aston Martin also offers a fully exposed carbon exterior configuration, with the weave aligned in a herringbone pattern along the car’s centre axis, available in different colours with either a satin or gloss finish. Q by Aston Martin also lets clients develop a fully bespoke shade specific to their own car.

A visually lighter cabin to match

The same philosophy carries into the interior. The centre console becomes considerably slimmer thanks to 3D printed components, borrowing some controls directly from the Valhalla. The console tilts toward the driver, while the central display reclines further to sit within the cabin’s cleaner overall geometry.

Buyers can specify the Valen with new Sports Plus seats, designed to balance support with long distance comfort, or opt for lighter carbon fibre performance seats geared more toward spirited driving.

Interior personalisation starts with a choice between a Semi Aniline leather and Alcantara combination or a fully Semi Aniline leather cabin, before moving into five main schemes: Monotone, Duotone, Light Duotone, Tritone and Driver Focused, with the amount of quilting increasing progressively across configurations, eventually extending to the doors, seats and headliner. An Accent Pack is also available for contrasting interior details.

Aston Martin Valen technical specifications

What changes versus the reference V12 platform