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Aston Martin reveals the Valen, a V-12-powered super-GT with 838 horsepower, making it the most powerful front-engined car ever sold for street use; only 150 units planned

Aston Martin unveiled the Valen, a V-12 super-GT boasting 838 horsepower, at the Quail Motorsports Gathering. Limited to just 150 units, it is the most powerful front-engine car ever sold for street use, with a starting price of $2 million and a top speed of 214 mph.

Road & Track+1 source14 August 2026 · 17:02 UTC
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Aston Martin has introduced the Valen, a groundbreaking super-GT that features a twin-turbo, 5.2-liter V-12 engine producing 838 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque. This makes it the most powerful front-engine car ever sold for street use.12

The Valen accelerates from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 214 mph. Aston Martin achieved a weight reduction of nearly 250 pounds through the use of advanced materials like carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium, and magnesium.

The car's design incorporates a 12-into-four exhaust system that enhances its sound profile while remaining street-legal. Only 150 units will be produced, with deliveries starting in the second quarter of 2027. The base price is set at $2 million, with bespoke options likely increasing the final cost.34

“The latest in a bloodline of limited production special series models from our bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin, Valen’s world-beating performance required a design to capture the raw motion and unmatched output of our V12 powertrain,” said Adrian Hallmark, Aston Martin CEO.6

The Valen is not just about power; it features a specific suspension setup that enhances handling, with 21-inch magnesium wheels and Pirelli P Zero R tires designed for optimal performance.

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“The Valen's twin-turbo 5.2-liter V-12 produces 737 lb-ft of torque, and the car hits 60 mph in 3.0 seconds with a top speed limited to 214 mph. Aston Martin shed nearly 250 pounds via carbon fiber and titanium, and the exhaust system features a 12-into-four design for a louder roar.”
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“Revealed on Friday at the Quail, a Motorsports Gathering during , the Valen is meant to raise some eyebrows.”
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“Earlier this week, dropped a curious series of teasers on social media. Three images said "we've been keeping something quiet," and kudos to the company for indeed keeping things very quiet. That's not easily done when you're secretly hiding the world's most powerful front-engine production car. And that's exactly what we have here, according to Aston Martin, anyway.”
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