{
  "id": 1510305,
  "title": "New Aston Martin Valen is a V12 Vanquish with added attitude",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/new-aston-martin-valen-is-a-v12-vanquish-with-added-attitude",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:48:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/new-aston-martin-valen-is-a-v12-vanquish-with-added-attitude/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aston Martin has unveiled its newest creation, the Valen, a model that sits between its flagship Vanquish and the track-focused Valhalla. This super-GT is based on the Vanquish and merges its powerful V12 engine with the lightweight design of the Valhalla. With only 150 units to be produced, the Valen will cost over £1.5 million. The debut of the Valen took place at the prestigious Monterey Car Week in California.\n\nThe design of the Valen showcases a new approach, with carbon fiber panels, aggressive angles, and vents that extract air from the wheel arches. The rear window is replaced by a carbon fiber tailgate, and the car features a high-mounted quad tailpipe system that enhances its auditory presence. The 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine produces 850 horsepower, making it the world's most powerful front-engined production car. The Valen weighs slightly less than the Vanquish, thanks to the use of motorsport-inspired materials, and offers a well-balanced weight distribution of 53:47.",
  "summary": "Imagine you are one of Aston Martin’s wealthiest customers, looking for a new addition to your car collection. Do you have the Vanquish, an elegant, decadent GT with a full-cream V12 up front? Or do you choose the Valhalla, a fiercely focused supercar with a mid-mounted, hybrid V8? It’s a textbook example of what social [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}