Aston Martin Valen: world's most powerful front-engined V12 supercar, limited to 150
Aston Martin unveils the Valen, a 850PS V12 with 1000 Nm, 0-60 in 3.0 seconds, 214 mph top speed, limited to 150 cars.
- 850 PS
- 1000 Nm
- 3.0 seconds
- 214 mph
What Happened
Aston Martin introduced the Valen on 14 August 2026 in Monterey, California, describing it as the world's most powerful front-engined production car and the most powerful front-engined V12 in its 113-year history. The name derives from the Latin 'valens', meaning strong or powerful. The latest special from Q by Aston Martin, it was realised by the newly formed Special Vehicle Operations department. Production is limited to 150 cars worldwide, with first deliveries scheduled for Q2 2027. The show car appears in Satin Andromeda Red with Chromaflair pigments, and the full carbon-fibre body can be left exposed with bespoke tint options.
850 PS
5.2-litre twin-turbo V12; 1000 Nm of torque from 2500 rpm
- Powertrain: 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 with 850 PS and 1000 Nm from 2500 rpm
- Performance: 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds; top speed 214 mph
- Weight saving: up to 110 kg over core V12 platform using carbon fibre, aluminium, titanium and magnesium; optional lightweight pack saves 16.9 kg
- Transmission and modes: 8-speed ZF with Vantage GT4 race-proven shift strategies; Sport, Sport+ and Track drive modes
- Chassis and tyres: magnesium wheels; Pirelli P Zero R or P Zero Winter 2; Pirelli Cyber Tyre with Bosch Engineering; Bilstein DTX dampers; carbon ceramic brakes 410mm front, 360mm rear
- Design and interior: full carbon-fibre body; titanium exhaust with 3D-printed tailpipes; 170-litre trunk; slim console with 3D-printed parts and Valhalla switchpack; Satin Andromeda Red with Chromafla
“The latest in a bloodline of limited production special series models from our bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin, Valen's world-beating performance required a design to capture the raw motion and unmatched output of our V12 powertrain. With more power, less weight, and a spectacular soundtrack, the dramatic design is backed up by equally dramatic performance.”
“When your basis for a project is the world's most powerful front-engined production car you know you're going to have fun. Valen channels the more overt dynamic purpose of a true sportscar and amplifies that energy and focus to further unleash Valen's potential. Everything we've done to the powertrain and chassis has been driven by the same objective; to intensify the character and capability to d”
“Valen gave us the opportunity to explore and express more extreme emotions through a new form language and surface treatment. As such, Valen is a significant departure from what has gone before; sharply sculpted lines to reflect the aggressive dynamics, an attacking stance that emphasises the front-engine rear-drive layout and a bespoke interior design that creates a more sporting cockpit environm”
Valen revealed in Monterey, California
First deliveries scheduled
Previously from Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc
Q by Aston Martin previously unveiled the Vanquish 25, a limited edition of 50 cars marking a quarter century of Aston Martin's V12 flagship. That model was announced on 22 July 2026.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc's official releases.
Why this matters
For collectors and enthusiasts, the Valen marks Aston Martin's most extreme V12 yet, claiming the title of the most powerful front-engined production car ever. It showcases the bespoke skills of Q by Aston Martin and the new SVO department, with only 150 examples to be built. The first deliveries are scheduled for Q2 2027, making it a rare and highly sought-after supercar.
Terms in This Story
- Q by Aston Martin
- Aston Martin's bespoke personalisation service that creates limited-edition and customised cars.
- PS
- Pferdestärke, a metric unit of power equivalent to about 0.986 horsepower.
- SVO
- Special Vehicle Operations, the department responsible for developing special projects and limited editions.
- V12
- A twelve-cylinder engine configuration, known for smooth power delivery and a distinctive sound.
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