Aston Martin Unveils 838-HP Valen, a $2 Million Supercar Limited to 150 Units
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Updated · HYPEBEAST · Aug 17
Aston Martin Unveils 838-HP Valen, a $2 Million Supercar Limited to 150 Units
3 articles · Updated · HYPEBEAST · Aug 17
Summary
838 horsepower and a 214-mph top speed make the new Valen Aston Martin’s most powerful front-engined production car, unveiled at Monterey Car Week as a track-focused evolution of the Vanquish.
150 units are planned globally at a starting price of $2 million, and Aston Martin said the full allocation is already oversubscribed through its Q bespoke division.
243 pounds were cut from the Vanquish platform, helping the V-12 coupe hit 60 mph in 3.0 seconds with an eight-speed ZF automatic using Vantage GT4-derived shift programming.
Carbon-fiber bodywork, 21-inch magnesium wheels, Pirelli Cyber Tyre sensors and a titanium quad exhaust 50% louder than prior models push the car toward extreme aero and track performance.
The launch underscores how luxury brands are still betting on ultra-exclusive V-12 halo cars even as the broader industry shifts toward electrification.
With deliveries nearing in 2027, how will Aston Martin's $2M Valen use smart-tire telemetry to outsmart mid-engine rivals on the track?
Why is Aston Martin doubling down on a roaring, front-engined V12 dinosaur in an era obsessed with silent, electrified hypercars?
Could the Valen’s radical camera-only rearward visibility and 3D-printed titanium exhaust redefine how bespoke supercars are engineered for the ultra-rich?