Aston Martin's Valhalla Spider hits the market as a roof‑less hypercar that packs 1,064 hp, 2.5‑second sprint and a roof‑off top speed of 217 mph.
Aston Martin has officially introduced the Valhalla Spider, the convertible sibling of its limited-run Valhalla hypercar. While the coupe was already positioned as a hybrid masterpiece, the Spider brings the same carbon-tub chassis to an open-air experience.
The company announced that roughly one-quarter of the total 999 Valhalla units will be produced as Spiders, leaving a small number of unallocated cars still available for purchase. Prospective buyers can therefore still place orders, though demand is expected to outstrip supply very quickly.
The Spider retains the 1,064-horsepower hybrid V8 powertrain that powers the coupe. This architecture pairs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre flat-plane V8 with three electric motors – two mounted on the front axle and a third integrated within the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
A 6.1-kWh high-performance battery supplies the electric trio, enabling plug-in hybrid operation with an electric-only range of about 8.7 miles. Aston Martin claims a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 2.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 217 mph, but only when the soft top is removed.
Performance and driving dynamics
The power output translates into a torque figure of 811 lb-ft, delivered through ten selectable traction-control and torque-vectoring modes. Drivers can therefore tailor the car’s behaviour from gentle grand-touring to outright track-focused settings. The active aerodynamics system, inherited from the coupe, continuously adjusts front splitters, a rear wing and a rear-deck diffuser to maintain a near-constant 40:60 front-to-rear downforce balance, preserving the car’s natural feel across the speed envelope.
Because the roof is removable, Aston Martin engineers faced a major challenge: keeping airflow to the rear snorkel that feeds the turbochargers and charge-air coolers. The solution is a taller snorkel combined with a three-piece wind deflector that folds into side-sill storage when not in use. With the deflector engaged, air is redirected downward into the intakes while also flowing over the occupants, ensuring cooling performance matches that of the coupe.
Roof options, aerodynamics and interior comfort
The Spider comes standard with a removable fabric soft-top that can be rolled up and stowed behind the passenger seat. When the soft-top is fitted, the vehicle’s top speed is electronically limited to 124 mph (200 km/h) for safety reasons. Customers seeking higher performance can opt for a carbon-fiber hardtop, which is non-removable but raises the top-speed ceiling back to 217 mph thanks to improved aerodynamic sealing.
Inside, the cabin features Aston’s newly introduced ‘Touring Seats’, which are softer and more ergonomically supportive than the sport-oriented carbon bucket seats found in the coupe. For buyers who prefer a racier feel, the carbon-fiber seats can be specified at no extra charge. Additional storage solutions include 15-litre cubbyholes in each door sill, designed to house the emergency rain cover, first-aid kit or a small personal item.
Pricing for the Spider has not been finalized, but estimates suggest a base price around £1.3 million, roughly 40 % higher than the coupe’s starting price of $1,051,700. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in autumn 2027, following private viewings at Aston Martin’s Gaydon facility and a public debut at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
