Ultra-exclusive, track-focused, road-legal Valiant special edition by Q by Aston Martin Commissioned by Formula One® driver Fernando Alonso Aston Martin’s tradition of highly collectible models continues 745PS Twin-Turbo V12 engine with bespoke six-speed manual transmission Bespoke chassis with Multimatic ASV dampers and recalibrated electronics for enhanced performance Aerodynamic all-carbon fibre bodywork reduces weight and increases downforce Spectacular styling inspired by the legendary ‘Muncher’ Le Mans racer using advanced materials and technology li > < strong > Weight savings achieved through magnesium, titanium, and advanced 3D printing components strong > li > < strong > Limited to just 38 units globally, first deliveries in Q4 2024 strong > li > < strong > Public debut at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed with Fernando Alonso driving strong > li > < /ul > < em > June26, 2024, Gaydon, UK: Aston Martin proudly announces Valiant; an ultra – exclusive track – focused yet road – legal special edition.Created via their bespoke division QbyAstonMartinand powered bya745PSTwinTurbo5.2-litreV12enginewitha6-speedmanualtransmission.Valiantislimitedtojust38unitsglobally. Originally commissioned by Formula One< sup > ® Team driver FernandoAlonsoforalightweight,racecar-inspiredversionoftheAstonMartinValour,takinginspirationfromhis23-yearcareerinthe sport.QbyAstonMartindeliversbespokeprojects like ValourandValiantaswell as unique sports cars such as Victor. p > Continuing a lineageofhigh-performancecarslike Valkyrie,Vantage,andtheupcomingmid-engine supercar Valhalla,both ValourandValiantsitfirmlywithinAstonMartin’smodernperformancefutureofferingclass-leadingpower,dynamics,andtechnology. p > < em > “Valour was a spectacular celebration,” saidFernandoAlonso.“Iwantedamoreextreme,racecar-inspiredversionthatthrillsbothontrackandontheroad.WorkingcloselywithQbyAstonMartinteams,we’vecreatedamasterpiece.”< /em > p > Combiningbrutalstyling,state-of-the-artengineering,andlightweightmaterials,valiantpushesthelimitsofperformanceandevolvesthedriverexperience.Bornfortheracetrack,yetthrillingontheroad.< /p > < em > Marco Mattiacci,AstonMartinGlobalChiefBrandOfficer,says,“valantisamodernmasterpiece.Inspiredbya racing legend,itfocusesoncreatingatrulyunique,intense driving experience.Theultimateblendofperformance,dynamics,andhypercarintensity.”< /em > p > Developedtodeliveritsbestonthetrackwhilebeingroad-legal,thevaliantalsofeaturesCarbonCeramicbrakesformassivestoppingpowerandaMultimaticAdaptiveSpoolValve(ASV)dampersystemforstate-of-the-art suspension control.< /p > Unique engineering highlights includea3Dprintedrearsubframeandsavingmassusingmagnesiumtorquetube.Lightweight21”magnesiumwheelsreduceunsprungmass,motorsport-speclithium-ionbatteryfurtherreducesweight.< /p> Themultimaticsavdamperssystemprovideslimitlessscopecustomizingridehandlingcharacteristicsensuringmotorsport-levelcontrol.Variantdrivingmodes(SPORTSPORT+TRACK)arecalibratedforexploringfullperformancelimits .Thedriversdevelopabondwithmachineenablingthemexploitcapabilitiesfully .SimonNewton , DirectorVehiclePerformance , says“we’veshiftedtowardsmuchincreasedtrackcapabilitywhileretainingusabilityonroad”.Increasingpowertov12delivering745psperfectingshiftactionchassissetupbodyresculptingtomoredownforcereducingmasstocreateunmatcheddrivingexperience”.Aggressiveextremedesignmakesexplicitstatementintentcarbonfibreevokingheavyweightsleekprofilegeneratingdownforcespeedminimizingspeedsappingdrag.Everyinchservesaestheticfunction.Slicingairmaximumeffectivenessdeepfrontsplitterpinsnosetamracdistinctivelayerendplanesguidessmoothflowaroundfrontwheels.Newfullwidthgrillecoolingincreasesenginereducesmassaheadaxletobalancehandling.Amongmostdistinctivefunctionalfeaturesarescallopedsidefenderscarbonfiberdiscsfit21”Magnesiumworkingharmonymultilayersplittersidesillssmoothingflanksreducingturblift.Distinctivesideventsdrawcoolonto brakesmaintainoptimumduringuseaperturesventheatgeneratedceramics.Taildesignbalancinggainsmadebysplitterstyledleave nodoubtperformsfixedwingonepieceshellrearaccessloadspacehelmetsclothing.CompletingpackagecomputationalfluiddynamicdesigneddiffuserpositivereductionliftframingquadexitexhaustmaxvisualimpactcelebratesoundtrackspectacularinteriorracebredfunctionalityimmaculatefinishesstricttwoseatcockpitpackeddramapurposelightmaterialsexposedstrategicplacementpaddingtailoredcomfortluxuryattentioncontactpointssteeringwheelreflectspurityconnectionfoundthroughoutcutawaygearlinkagerunningrearwarddevelopmentfocusedshiftingprecisiongearknobhighlightmechanicalnaturebuiltincageRecaroPodiumseatssteelanchorpointallowsafetyfour-point harnessesexceptionallateralsupportpadsfeaturingpassivethoraxventilationchoicealcantarasemianilinecabinfocusedapproachdoorpanelsmeshinsertfabricreleasepulls.MarekReichmanExecutiveVicePresidentCreativeOfficersaid,”aggressive look leavesnodoubts intentions thoroughbred enjoyed racetrack useable takes inspiration motorsports expressing character dramatic muscular form plethora beautiful functional details aero disc wheel covers mighty Muncher quartet large diameter exhaust pipes honour internal combustion celebrate soundtrack magnificent v12 first deliveries commence q42024 public debut goodwood festival speed dynamic demonstrations hill climb course hands customer two-time formula one world champion team driver fernando alonso.