No Compromises
The Aston Martin Valhalla is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid supercar, tapping into the segment Ferrari and Lamborghini compete in with the 849 Testarossa and Revuelto, respectively. Now, Aston Martin wants to further widen the Valhalla’s appeal with a new Spider version. But the Valhalla Spider isn’t just any other open-top alternative, as it manages to retain the performance of the coupe.
Unlike many models with coupe and open-top options, the Valhalla Spider retains the 217-mph top speed of the Valhalla Coupe, even with the roof removed. Spiders tend to have lower top speeds because of increased aerodynamic drag and additional weight, something that also affects Aston Martin’s flagship model, the Valkyrie. While the Valkyrie Coupe has a listed top speed of 220 mph, the Spider is rated at over 217 mph with the roof on and over 205 mph with the roof off.
The Little Brother Has a Big Trick
So despite the Valkyrie Spider making more horsepower from a naturally aspirated hybrid V12, the Valhalla Spider is the British marque’s fastest open-cockpit model ever. It retains the same powertrain setup as the coupe, which is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 paired with three electric motors, producing a combined output of 1,064 horsepower.
The Valhalla Spider achieves this feat thanks to revised aerodynamics, including a rear snorkel that’s 35 mm (1.38 inches) taller and a wind deflector that redirects airflow above the occupants while supplying cooling air to the engine intake. The active aerodynamics and electronic stability control are also recalibrated for both open- and closed-roof driving. However, while the optional carbon-fiber hardtop preserves the full 217-mph top speed, the standard fabric roof limits it to 124 mph when fitted. In the U.S., the carbon-fiber hardtop reportedly comes standard instead.
Another new feature in the open-top version is the standard carbon-fiber Touring Seats, although customers can retain the coupe’s sportier seats at no extra cost.
Supercars Without Ceilings
The press release didn’t disclose how many Aston Martin Valhalla Spiders will be produced or how much each will cost. However, reports say that the Spider will account for about 25% of the Valhalla’s 999-unit production run, which works out to roughly 250 examples. The coupe also starts at a little over $1 million in the U.S., so given that Spiders traditionally cost more, the new Valhalla variant is expected to carry a premium. For now, the new open-top version is scheduled to make its global debut at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas this weekend, with deliveries starting in Q3 2027.
One alternative is the Ferrari 849 Testarossa, which is also available in coupe and open-top versions. Unlike the Valhalla, the Ferrari PHEV supercar doesn’t have a fixed production cap. The Lamborghini Revuelto is currently limited to coupe configurations, with the track-ready SV trim being the latest addition to the range.
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