Fernando Alonso's new Aston Martin is an impressive supercar, priced at over 2 million euros
After the A110 from his former employer Alpine, the Spanish driver will be entitled to his own Aston Martin: a racing beast called the Valiant. This supercar, inspired by the legendary Le Mans racing car “Muncher”, was born from a love at first sight between the driver and the Valour. A twin-turbo V12 that had seduced the champion for the visceral driving experience it offered.
Last April, the 42-year-old F1 driver announced the extension of his contract until 2026 with the Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team. A decisive element that influenced the team to give in to the will of the double world champion (2006 and 2006): together they created an improved Valour, the Valiant.
The new car is equipped with a 745 horsepower V12 engine, compared to 715 for the Valour, and a bespoke 6-speed manual transmission. The muscular design of the body is aerodynamic and embodies the power of the car, while the clean lines of the cabin facilitate the driver's concentration.
The big difference with the Valour is mainly in weight: it weighs 25.5 kilos less. The entire body is made of carbon fiber with aerodynamics, thus reducing weight but increasing downforce. All materials are magnesium (including the wheels), titanium and advanced 3D printing for key components, such as the subframe. Finally, the wheels have aero flanges drilled with six holes to let heat escape.
The F1 champion is clearly not about to end his career. In mid-February, he declared: “A few years ago, I would have said that 41 or 42 was the age limit ( to race in F1, editor’s note ) but after seeing my motivation and my good performances last year, I thought that I could race for a few more years (...) So if we stay motivated and committed, we can imagine driving until 48, 49 or even 50 years old,” he reported in Le Figaro.
Only 38 units of Fernando Alonso's new car will be sold worldwide and they will probably have no trouble finding buyers. For comparison, the Aston Martin Valour at 2 million euros, was "sold out" in just 2 weeks. Deliveries will begin in the fourth quarter of 2024.