Aston Martin Valhalla Spider
Aston Martin takes the Valhalla to the open sky. The new Valhalla Spider is born from the British brand's mid-engined hybrid supercar, maintaining its power and performance but adding an open-cockpit configuration capable of reaching 350 km/h even with the roof removed. It is the fastest open-top Aston Martin ever made. After its world debut at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas 2026, deliveries of the new Spider are scheduled for the third quarter of 2027.
A Valhalla without compromise
The transformation from Coupé to Spider has been developed trying to preserve as much as possible the design and dynamic behavior of the original Valhalla. As standard, the car adopts a black fabric roof that can be removed and stored. With this configuration installed, it can reach 200 km/h. To fully exploit the performance of the car even with the roof closed, a carbon fiber hard-top is available, with which the top speed of 350 km/h remains accessible.
But the most significant fact concerns open-air driving: Valhalla Spider can reach 350 km/h even without a roof. To manage air flows at these speeds, Aston Martin has developed a specific deflector capable of diverting air over the passenger compartment and, at the same time, correctly feeding the upper air intake. The snorkel has also been redesigned and raised by 35 mm. Active aerodynamics and electronic controls automatically change their operation depending on whether the car is used open or closed, preserving balance and stability.
1,079 hp and hypercar performance
The powertrain remains that of the Valhalla Coupé: a plug-in hybrid system with 1,079 hp and 1,100 Nm. At the centre is a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with 828 hp, developed specifically for the Valhalla and characterised by the flat crankshaft. In addition, there are three electric motors, which provide a total of another 251 hp. Two electric units act on the front axle and enable independent management of torque to the wheels, while the third electric motor works together with the V8 and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission on the rear axle. The entire system is coordinated by the Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control electronics, which links powertrain, suspension, brakes, steering and active aerodynamics depending on the conditions and the selected driving mode.
Over 600 kg of downforce
The Spider also retains the sophisticated active aerodynamics system developed for Valhalla. Moving surfaces and flow management in the underbody allow the car to continuously change the aerodynamic load between the front and rear, increasing downforce when more grip is required or reducing drag in conditions where efficiency is a priority.
With the roof installed, the maximum downforce exceeds 600 kg. The project was developed with the contribution of Aston Martin Performance Technologies, the division that transfers skills gained within the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1® Team to the design of road cars.
A carbon structure derived from Formula 1 experience
At the base of the Valhalla Spider remains a carbon fiber monocoque structure, developed by Aston Martin Performance Technologies also using technologies derived from Formula 1. The goal is to obtain an extremely rigid and light passenger compartment, a particularly important element on a supercar without a fixed roof. The characteristic carbon fiber dihedral doors have also been retained, but with a new frameless configuration and refined kinematics to make it easier to open and facilitate access to the car. A new carbon fiber Touring Seat also comes standard, designed to increase comfort and ease of entry and exit. Those who want a more dynamic driving approach can instead choose, at no extra cost, the seat of the Valhalla Coupé.
Valhalla goes open-air
With the Spider, Aston Martin does not change the nature of the Valhalla project but expands its field of use. The 1,079 hp, the top speed of 350 km/h, the active aerodynamics and the carbon structure remain central elements, but they are now associated with the possibility of experiencing the car completely under the open sky. The Valhalla Spider thus becomes a new interpretation of the Aston Martin hybrid supercar: a car designed to preserve the performance of the Coupé and add, without giving it up, the more sensory experience of open-top driving.
By the editorial staff, Avion Luxury Magazine
Text source and photos: Copyright © Aston Martin Press Office
