Aston Martin seems to be struggling to say goodbye to the V12, and we’re here for it. The DBS 770 Ultimate revealed earlier this year was thought to be the company’s last one, but the engine in the Aston Martin Valour has extended the big mill’s life once again.
A 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged lump, the engine in the Aston Martin Valour produces 705 hp and 555 lb-ft of torque. For the first time, this engine is paired with a bespoke six-speed manual transmission which the company promises provides an absorbing experience behind the wheel. All of that grunt is directed to the rear wheels exclusively.
The company has not provided any 0-60 or top speed claims, but the Valour should be capable of completing the benchmark sprint in under four seconds if it has the traction to do so. Sport, Sport+, and Track driving modes are provided, and the car comes with a mechanical limited-slip differential.
Complementing the engine is a bespoke suspension with anti-roll bars, springs, and adaptive dampers that have all been configured uniquely for the Valour. Despite having a Track mode, Aston says this is a road car first, so we can expect both precise handling and a compliant ride. A new steering system has been tuned to deliver more feel and immediacy, while the structure features measures like a rear suspension tower strut brace to boost torsional and lateral stiffness.
As mentioned, the car has standard carbon ceramic brakes with six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers. These discs can resist fade at up to 800 degrees.