Aston Martin’s front-engine V12s usually play the part of hero cars, most notably James Bond’s four-wheeled transportation of choice. But looking upon the rakish Valen in Aston Martin’s Q New York headquarters for the first time, I thought: "This looks like something a Bond villain would drive."
Maybe it's the Satin Andromeda Red paint (a Q exclusive) that shifts from red to orange to black in the light. Or the way the back of the Valen chops off abruptly, leaving exposed carbon fiber and quad exhausts at the rear. Either way, the vibe is sinister—and it absolutely works.
