Aston Martin Valhalla Spider revealed
Aston Martin is adding a Spider to the Valhalla range. The open version carries over the 1,079-PS plug-in hybrid, gains a special roof system and is due for first deliveries from the third quarter of 2027.
Aston Martin is expanding the Valhalla with an open Spider version. The mid-engine supercar adopts the plug-in hybrid technology of the coupe, but combines it with a removable roof and adapted aerodynamics. The world premiere takes place at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. Aston Martin plans first customer deliveries for the third quarter of 2027.
Roof system and aerodynamics
The Valhalla Spider uses a removable fabric roof element as standard, which can be stowed in the vehicle. With the fabric roof fitted, top speed is limited to 200 km/h. Anyone who wants to use Aston Martin’s set maximum of 350 km/h needs the optional carbon hardtop; the same top speed applies with no roof. If the roof is left outside the car, a rain cover protects the interior only when stationary. For open driving, a wind deflector at the top of the windshield frame directs airflow over the cockpit and toward the intake snorkel behind the cabin, which has been adapted for the Spider. When the roof is closed, the wind deflector can be folded into three parts and stored in new 15-liter compartments in the side sills. The control of the active aero systems and the ESP calibration have also been adapted to the open body.
Powertrain from the coupe
- 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 828 PS
- three electric motors with a combined 251 PS, two on the front axle and one in the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission
- system output of 1,079 PS and maximum system torque of 1,100 Nm
- integrated control for torque distribution between the mechanically unconnected axles
The forward-upward-opening doors remain, but have been further developed for the Spider. Aston Martin uses a frameless design; a more strongly curved upper glass edge is intended to make getting in and out easier when the roof is closed. Also new is a Touring seat, which combines a carbon seat shell with more padding. The standard carbon shells remain available. The coupe provides a guide on price: it sits just under 1 million euros, while the open version is expected to be positioned above that.