Aston Martin has introduced the Valen, its latest V12 special from Q by Aston Martin. Production will be limited to just 150 units worldwide, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027.

The name Valen comes from the Latin valens—meaning “strong” or “powerful”—while the “V” continues Aston Martin’s long-standing tradition of V-named models.

The Valen is powered by a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 producing 838hp and 1,000Nm from 2,500rpm. A sharper-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission helps it accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in three seconds before reaching an electronically limited 344km/h.

Aston Martin has also focused heavily on reducing weight, with the Valen up to 110kg lighter than its core V12 platform. Carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium, and magnesium are used throughout, while an optional lightweight package can remove another 16.9kg.

New lightweight magnesium wheels come standard, paired with Pirelli P Zero R or P Zero Winter 2 tires developed specifically for the Valen. The car also gets Pirelli’s Cyber Tire technology, which shares real-time tire data with the vehicle’s electronic systems to help adjust traction, braking, and stability control.

The chassis and the steering have also been tuned specifically for the car, while three drive modes—Sport, Sport+ and Track—change how the Valen responds. A new titanium quad exhaust system (four tailpipes split between two upper and two lower) adds a more distinctive sound to the V12.

Visually, the Valen takes a more aggressive approach than Aston Martin’s regular front-engine models. Its slim headlights sit deep into the front end beneath a sharply drawn hood line, while a large grille and a front splitter give it a lower, wider appearance. The hood gets a central vent, while the side strakes have been stretched almost the length of the doors and turned into functional vents.

At the rear, Aston Martin has done something rather different: The conventional rear window and trunk lid have been replaced by a solid tailgate. It opens to a 170L trunk and can be fitted with a bespoke luggage set.

A full-width lightbar sits beneath the rear spoiler, while the exposed carbon-fiber body can be specified with either a satin or gloss finish and tinted in different colors.

Inside, the focus is again on reducing visual and physical bulk. A slim center console is angled toward the driver, with 3D-printed components and switchgear borrowed from the Valhalla. Buyers can choose between Sports Plus seats and lightweight carbon-fiber performance seats.

Aston Martin’s executive vice president and chief creative officer Marek Reichman says the Valen allowed the company to explore a more extreme design, with sharper lines and a more aggressive stance intended to emphasize its front-engine, rear-drive layout.

The Valen continues Aston Martin’s line of limited-production V12 specials, but with a clear focus on making its familiar front-engine formula lighter, more powerful, and more visually dramatic.