While we patiently await the debut of the Aston Martin Vanquish with a new twin-turbo V12, the British automaker has unveiled a sneak peek of its new model. According to the teaser, the as-yet-unnamed Aston looks a lot like the Valor and will be fully revealed on June 26.
The first teaser focused on a carbon fiber component from the new styling’s interior, before zooming in on a dark photo of the front. The menacing circular LED headlights and overall silhouette look the same as those of the Valor, suggesting that it may simply be a clue. edition or an open-top steering wheel style with a new name imaginable. The headline “sublime x the ridiculous” sets us up for any madness, while a sneak peek confirms that the new Aston will have a manual gearbox, which will appear on the clutch pedal.
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If it’s a track-focused Valor, expect to see more competitive aero parts and a revised chassis setup. The styling shown in the trailer does not appear to have a rear wing, this is possibly due to the angle of fire. On the other hand, a Valor Volante can also add the charm of a retractable roof, bringing more money into Aston Martin’s accounts without the need for significant modifications.
The Aston Martin Valor debuted in July 2023, as a limited-production style with a 705 hp (526 kW/715 hp) twin-turbo V12 paired with a manual transmission. Despite an advertised value of between £1 million and £1. 5 million ($1. 3 million to $1. 9 million), the entire production of 110 sets sold out two weeks after launch, showing that Aston Martin buyers enjoyed what the Valor had to offer.
There’s a good chance the new styling will still be a V12 under the hood, although it could get advantages from a power boost. Last May, Aston Martin announced a new twin-turbo V12, which generates up to 824 horsepower (614 kW/835 horsepower). ). However, the company said the very modern factory would be incorporated into the new Vanquish, before making its way into “limited production specials”.
We’ll know everything about the new Aston Martin in two days. Until then, we’ll update this story with more trailers that may appear on the brand’s social media.