Aston Martin has revealed the Valen, an 850 PS twin-turbo V12 special limited to 150 units that claims the title of the most powerful front-engined production car ever made, priced from around $2 million.
Quick Answer: The Aston Martin Valen is a 150-unit, ultra-exclusive V12 supercar built by the brand’s Q by Aston Martin division. It uses an 850 PS (838 bhp), 1,000 Nm twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 to hit 0-62 mph in 3.0 seconds and a 214 mph top speed, making it the most powerful front-engined production car ever built. Prices start at roughly $2 million before options.
Monterey, California: Aston Martin used Monterey Car Week to unveil the Valen, the third and most extreme entry in its bespoke V12 special-series lineage, and one that pushes the front-engined supercar format further than any road car before it.
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The Most Powerful Front-Engined V12 Ever
The Valen’s 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 produces 850 PS (838 bhp / 625 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 1,000 Nm of torque, making it 14 PS more powerful than the standard Vanquish and 104 PS up on the previous Valiant special. Aston Martin says this makes the Valen the most powerful front-engined production car ever built, and the most powerful front-engined Aston Martin in the company’s 113-year history.
Power reaches the rear wheels through a sharper-shifting eight-speed ZF transaxle using shift logic borrowed from Aston’s Vantage GT4 race programme, dropping the 0-60 mph time to 3.0 seconds on the way to a 214 mph top speed. Unlike its manual-gearbox siblings, the Valour and Valiant, the Valen skips a stick shift entirely in favour of outright speed.
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Lightweight Engineering And Chassis Changes
Aston Martin says the Valen sheds up to 110 kg compared with the core V12 platform through extensive use of carbon fibre, aluminium, titanium and magnesium, including standard 21-inch magnesium wheels and a solid-mounted rear subframe for sharper handling.
An optional Lightweight Pack goes further still, swapping in machined-from-solid aluminium suspension arms and titanium chassis bolts for an additional 16.9 kg saving. Bespoke Bilstein DTX semi-active dampers, model-specific Pirelli P Zero R tyres, and upgraded 410 mm front and 360 mm rear carbon-ceramic brakes round out a chassis Aston says was tuned to make the Valen “handle like a shorter car.”
Pricing, Exclusivity And Availability
Aston Martin has not published an official price, but has indicated the Valen will start at roughly $2 million before bespoke Q personalisation options, with production strictly limited to 150 examples worldwide and first deliveries scheduled for Q2 2027.
The Valen sits at the top of a lineage running through the One-77, Vulcan, Victor, Valour and Valiant, each one a statement of what a front-engined V12 can still do in an era increasingly dominated by mid-engined and electrified supercars. Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark said the car’s “world-beating performance required a design to capture the raw motion and unmatched output” of its V12 powertrain, adding that “more power, less weight, and a spectacular soundtrack” back up the dramatic styling.
With all 150 units expected to be accounted for quickly among collectors, the Valen effectively closes out this generation of Aston’s V12 special series in spectacular fashion.
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FAQ Aston Martin Valen Unveiled
How much horsepower does the Aston Martin Valen have?
The Valen’s twin-turbo 5.2-litre V12 produces 850 PS (838 bhp) and 1,000 Nm of torque.
How many Aston Martin Valens will be built?
Production is strictly limited to 150 units worldwide, with first deliveries scheduled for Q2 2027.
How much does the Aston Martin Valen cost?
Aston Martin has not confirmed an exact price, but estimates put the Valen at around $2 million before bespoke Q personalisation options.
