{"id":469372,"date":"2024-07-03T06:14:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T06:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=469372"},"modified":"2024-12-14T15:39:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T15:39:53","slug":"manual-showdown-comparing-the-aston-martin-valor-and-porsche-911-s-t","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/manual-showdown-comparing-the-aston-martin-valor-and-porsche-911-s-t\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Comparing the Aston Martin Valor and Porsche 911 S\/T"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a world increasingly dominated by paddle shifters and electric motors, two manufacturers are bucking the trend with thrilling throwback machines: the Porsche 911 S\/T<\/a> and the Aston Martin Valour.<\/p>\n

The Aston Martin Valour<\/a> is a head-turning limited edition built upon the V12 Vantage chassis. Aston Martin throws a stunning, retro-inspired body over the core, creating a machine that packs a 705-horsepower, twin-turbo V12 connected to a glorious manual gearbox \u2013 a rare sight in today’s automotive landscape.<\/p>\n

The Porsche 911 S\/T combines track-ready performance with the elegance of a six-speed manual gearbox. This configuration, cherished by enthusiasts for its direct connection to the driving experience, defines the essence of the 911 S\/T. Powering the car is a high-revving, naturally aspirated 4.0 L flat-six engine, delivering 518 horsepower and capable of propelling the car from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds.<\/p>\n

Gear up for a review of the Porsche 911 S\/T and the Aston Martin Valour, champions of the manual gearbox and visceral driving experiences in this video from Top Gear magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n