LONDON: The new Aston Martin Valhalla Spider is billed as the ultimate expression of roof-off driving and the fastest open-cockpit Aston Martin ever made.
It is Aston Martin’s first mid-engined open-cockpit production supercar.
Deliveries are due to start in the third quarter of 2027.
Like the Valhalla Coupe, the Valhalla Spider shares the same 1,079PS and 1,100Nm of torque from a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Central to this is the 828PS 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.
Unique to Valhalla, it boasts a specific output of 207bhp-per-litre - the highest specific output of any Aston Martin combustion engine.
In addition, a trio of e-motors and High-Performance Battery (HPB) contribute a further 251PS, making Valhalla a true supercar with hypercar performance.
A pair of electric motors drive the front e-axle, with full Electric Torque Vectoring (E-TV) to enhance both agility and stability.
The third motor integrated alongside the 8-speed DCT transmission, assists the V8 combustion engine to drive the rear axle and e-diff.
With no mechanical connection between front and rear axles, drive to each individual wheel is continually managed by Aston Martin’s advanced Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control (IVC) system.
The Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control (IVC) electronics monitor suspension, braking, steering, active aerodynamics and powertrain systems to achieve optimal performance.
Working in harmony with Valhalla’s four driver selectable drive modes, IVC continually shapes Valhalla Spiders’ dynamic character by monitoring vehicle behaviour and driver demands.
It is fitted with a removable and stowable black fabric roof as standard.
With the fabric roof in place, drivers can reach speeds of up to a class leading 124mph (200kph).
An optional carbon fibre hard top offers an alternative solution and allows unrestricted roof-on access to Valhalla Spider’s immense top speed, which is electronically limited to 217mph (350kph).
A rain cover is also provided for static use.
The Valhalla Spider is also capable of achieving 350kph (217mph) Vmax with its roof removed. This makes it the fastest open-cockpit Aston Martin ever.
With the roof on, the wind deflector can be folded into three parts and stored inside the new 15-litre sill stowage apertures.
Revised active aerodynamics and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) calibrations identify and adapt to the air flow in both roof-on and roof-off conditions, maintaining consistent vehicle balance, stability and driver confidence.
A new carbon fibre Touring Seat now comes as standard on Valhalla Spider.
At Valhalla Spiders’ core is a version of the bespoke carbon fibre tub deployed on Valhalla Coupe.
Designed and engineered by Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT), which applies their highly specialised F1 expertise and technical capabilities beyond the pinnacle of motorsport, Valhalla’s structure is the product of cutting-edge composite technology.
The upper and lower sections of the structure are moulded from carbon fibre using a combination of Resin-Transfer-Moulding process (RTM) and F1 derived autoclave technology.
The result is a singular, immensely stiff, strong and light passenger cell.
The Valhalla Spider retains its signature carbon fibre dihedral doors.
Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark said, "The Valhalla Coupe broke so much new ground. Our first production mid-engined supercar. Our first plug-in hybrid. The first to feature our bespoke flat-plane crank V8 engine, and the first to use our all-new 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)."
“Valhalla Spider builds on those impressive ‘firsts’, preserving the aesthetic beauty and dynamic bandwidth of Valhalla Coupe while introducing the expanded opportunities for enjoyment and engagement that can only be found in an open-cockpit supercar. High speed or low speed. Rain or shine. Roof on or roof off. Road or track. Valhalla Spider ticks every box.”
