Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The new Aston Martin Valen has been unveiled at The Quail as part of the 2026 Monterey Car Week. With 838bhp it is the most powerful front-engined Aston Martin ever, beating the current Vanquish by 14bhp. The Valen is also 242lb (110kg) lighter than the Vanquish and more aggressive in both its pared-back styling and focussed driving dynamics. Aston is building just 150 Valens to follow in the tyre tracks of other limited edition V12s like the Vulcan, One-77, Valour and Valiant.
Under the bonnet is the faithful 5.2-litre, twin-turbo twelve cylinder but thanks to a new, quad exit, titanium exhaust system Aston Martin says the Valen has been give a bolder voice that is more visceral. The 0-60mph time is down to just 3.0 seconds while top speed is still limited to 214mph. As well as 21-inch magnesium wheels, a 37lb (16.9kg) weight saving comes from an optional lightweight pack that includes suspension arms and knuckles machined from billet aluminium and titanium chassis bolts. The Bilstein DTX dampers have been retuned for the Valen, but of perhaps even more interest are the tyres. The Pirellis are bespoke AML items but are also Cyber Tyres with micro sensors in them that communicate with the Valen's Bosch ECUs to adjust things such as ABS, ESC and traction control in real time with relation to tyre temperature, load, tread wear and
pressure. Clever stuff.
The Valen's carbon fibre bodywork is resplendent in Satin Andromeda Red paint which seems to take on every shade from purple to green to gold. Aerodynamic aspects such as the rear diffuser and the slashed side sills are highlighted in silver. There is no rear window, which adds to the mean look of the rear but there is a hatch that lifts up to reveal some luggage space. Later in the video Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's Chief Creative Officer, talks Henry Catchpole through some of these design decisions.
We hope you enjoy this latest episode on Hagerty's YouTube channel. Given the choice, would you have a Vanquish or a Valen? Let us know in the comments down below. If you would like to show your support for the channel then liking and subscribing really does help. And don't forget that if you are in need of an insurance quote for that special car, then just click this link… hagerty.com/Henry
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The new Aston Martin Valen has been unveiled at The Quail as part of the 2026 Monterey Car Week. With 838bhp it is the most powerful front-engined Aston Martin ever, beating the current Vanquish by 14bhp. The Valen is also 242lb (110kg) lighter than the Vanquish and more aggressive in both its pared-back styling and focussed driving dynamics. Aston is building just 150 Valens to follow in the tyre tracks of other limited edition V12s like the Vulcan, One-77, Valour and Valiant.
Under the bonnet is the faithful 5.2-litre, twin-turbo twelve cylinder but thanks to a new, quad exit, titanium exhaust system Aston Martin says the Valen has been give a bolder voice that is more visceral. The 0-60mph time is down to just 3.0 seconds while top speed is still limited to 214mph. As well as 21-inch magnesium wheels, a 37lb (16.9kg) weight saving comes from an optional lightweight pack that includes suspension arms and knuckles machined from billet aluminium and titanium chassis bolts. The Bilstein DTX dampers have been retuned for the Valen, but of perhaps even more interest are the tyres. The Pirellis are bespoke AML items but are also Cyber Tyres with micro sensors in them that communicate with the Valen's Bosch ECUs to adjust things such as ABS, ESC and traction control in real time with relation to tyre temperature, load, tread wear and
pressure. Clever stuff.
The Valen's carbon fibre bodywork is resplendent in Satin Andromeda Red paint which seems to take on every shade from purple to green to gold. Aerodynamic aspects such as the rear diffuser and the slashed side sills are highlighted in silver. There is no rear window, which adds to the mean look of the rear but there is a hatch that lifts up to reveal some luggage space. Later in the video Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's Chief Creative Officer, talks Henry Catchpole through some of these design decisions.
We hope you enjoy this latest episode on Hagerty's YouTube channel. Given the choice, would you have a Vanquish or a Valen? Let us know in the comments down below. If you would like to show your support for the channel then liking and subscribing really does help. And don't forget that if you are in need of an insurance quote for that special car, then just click this link… hagerty.com/Henry
#AstonMartin #Valen #Vanquish #007 #JamesBond #Turbo #V12 #Henry #Catchpole #Hagerty
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Like what you see? Watch our other series including:
Redline Rebuilds | Time-lapse engine rebuilds from start to finish bit.ly/RedlineRebuild
Barn Find Hunter | Tom Cotter searches the country for abandoned cars bit.ly/BarnFIndHunter
Jason Cammisa on the Icons | The definitive car review
bit.ly/JasonCammisaICONS
Revelations | Untold Stories About Automotive Legends with Jason Cammisa
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The Driver's Seat with Henry Catchpole
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