Aston Martin has revealed the Valen, a limited-production V12 supercar that becomes the most powerful front-engined road car yet produced by the British marque.

Production will be restricted to 150 examples, with each car individually configured for its owner. Pricing has not been announced, but the Valen incorporates extensive mechanical, structural and design changes compared with the related Vanquish.

Under the bonnet is a 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 producing 625kW and 1000Nm, an increase of around 10kW over the Vanquish. Maximum torque arrives from 2500rpm.

Orange-to-purple gradient sports car with black roof and large black alloy wheels, viewed from front-left.
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Despite sending its power exclusively to the rear wheels, Aston Martin claims the Valen can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.1 seconds, helped by specially developed Pirelli tyres. Top speed is electronically limited to 344km/h.

The Valen retains Aston Martin’s aluminium vehicle architecture but is clothed entirely in bespoke carbon-fibre body panels. No exterior panel is shared with the company’s series-production models.

Its design retains the brand’s familiar long-bonnet, cab-rearward proportions but introduces flatter surfaces, distinctive LED headlights and a more angular interpretation of Aston Martin’s grille.

At the rear, a full-width light bar takes inspiration from the Vantage and DBX, while a four-outlet exhaust system uses 3D-printed titanium components.

Luxurious car interior featuring an orange steering wheel, white seats, and a digital instrument cluster with a center console touchscreen nearby
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Weight reduction has also been a major focus. Aston Martin says the Valen is 110kg lighter than its other series-production V12 models.

An optional Lightweight Package goes further, replacing the front suspension arms and wheel knuckles with lighter machined and forged components and introducing titanium chassis bolts. Together, the changes remove another 16.9kg.

The package also includes 21-inch magnesium wheels, while carbon-ceramic brakes are fitted as standard.

Inside, the basic architecture remains recognisably Aston Martin, although the dashboard and centre console have been redesigned. The infotainment display is angled towards the driver and mounted within a 3D-printed housing, while the centre console carries fewer physical controls than the company’s mainstream models.

Front view of an orange sports car with a black grille, LED headlights, and carbon-fiber aero details.
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Each cabin will be finished to its owner’s specification. The Monterey show car uses a black, white and orange colour scheme with bespoke embroidery and patterned roof trim.

Like the limited-production Aston Martin Valour, the Valen does without a conventional rear window, instead using a camera-fed digital rear-view mirror.

Production timing and pricing are yet to be announced.