Performance Review: Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin Valour Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Aston-Martin Valour has a 5204cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12

The Valour shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Valour's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1693 kgs (3732 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin Valour shares the same bhp with the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 48V V12 engine produces 759 bhp (565 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp) or the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V12 throws out 664 lb-ft (900.2 Nm) @ 1800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin Valour you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (472.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin Valour.

The Aston-Martin Valour has a Power to weight ratio of 448.3 bhp per ton and 392.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 Valour competing with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C7 (472.4 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (472.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Aston-Martin Valour generating around 392.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6 (412.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3L V12 (411.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.6 secs, this made the Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs) the or the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs). This Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2023 BMW i7 M70 xDrive G70 (3.60 secs) the 2020 Iso Rivolta GTZ 6.2 V8 Supercharged (3.60 secs) the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (3.60 secs) the and the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (3.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Valour and the 2004 MG SV R X Power

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin Valour on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.65 secs @ 128.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 MG SV R X Power (10.61 secs), the 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 327 V8 Turbo Fire 350hp (10.62 secs), and the 2012 Audi A5 RS5 4.2 V8 Cabriolet (10.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 211mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 Valour equals the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo then how about the 2005 Gumpert Apollo 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (223 mph), the 2009 Gumpert Apollo S 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo (224 mph), or the 2009 Noble M600 4.4L V8 (225 mph).

Related Links:

2023 Valour Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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