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The Aston Martin Valour: Everything You Need to Know

It doesn’t get more Aston Martin than a 705 horsepower V12, a manual transmission and tweed.

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By Tyler Duffy

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You may have thought Aston Martin was finished with V12s — the DB12 just launched as a V8 only. And you certainly wouldn’t expect to find a V12 paired in a new car with a manual transmission. But Aston Martin announced it’s doing just that with a new limited-run sports car, the Valour.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Aston Martin Valour.

What is the Aston Martin Valour?

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The Aston Martin Valour is a front-engined sports car. It uses a 5.2-liter V12 engine to pump out 705 horsepower and 555 lb-ft of torque. It shifts via a bespoke 6-speed manual transmission, which can be had with a machined aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber or walnut gear knob.

The Valour is the only V12 paired with a manual. And it has 28 more horsepower than the V8-powered Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing.

The Aston Martin Valour’s looks are inspired by “the Muncher”

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Aston Martin describes the Valour as “an old-school brute.” And they took styling inspiration from one of the old-school brutes in their racing lineage, the V8 RHAM/1, aka “the Muncher,” that ran to a third-place class finish at Le Mans in 1977. It was a 1970 DBS V8 heavily modified by Aston Martin dealer Robert Hamilton (hence the RH).

Can you customize the Aston Martin Valour?

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You bet. Essentially, Aston Martin will do whatever you’re willing to pay for. Buyers can customize the interior, which Aston Martin shows off in a very Aston Martin combo of tweed and carbon fiber. Buyers can also create their own livery with 21 different paint colors, hand-painted stripes and graphics. And the Q by Aston Martin service can go above and beyond options available to typical limited-run Aston Martin customers.

The Aston Martin Valour is a very limited run

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Aston Martin plans to build 110 Valours — a nod to the brand’s 110-year anniversary being celebrated this year. Production will start in Q3 of 2023, with deliveries beginning in Q4.

How much does the Aston Martin Valour cost?

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Aston Martin didn’t mention Valour pricing. But we can presume that if that’s a concern, you’re probably not in the market for one. Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll has noted the brand’s plans to not sell any production cars under $200,000. And a bespoke, limited-run Aston Martin will set you back a lot more than that.

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