Aston Martin Unveils Valhalla Spider with 1,079 HP
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The Aston Martin Valhalla Spider has debuted, featuring a hybrid V8 engine that produces 1,079 horsepower and a removable roof. It will be showcased at the 2026 Wynn Las Vegas Concours and is expected to be delivered in Q3 2027.
Overview of the Aston Martin Valhalla Spider
The Aston Martin Valhalla Spider promises a thrilling driving experience, reaching speeds of 350 km/h with the wind in your hair and the roar of its V8 engine. This new model, alongside its coupe counterpart, offers an exhilarating open-air experience.
Key Features
The Valhalla Spider features a removable black fabric roof that maintains the coupe's sleek lines, allowing for a top speed of 200 km/h with the roof on. An optional carbon fiber hardtop, standard in the U.S., enables it to achieve the 350 km/h limit, electronically capped, even without a roof. This design makes the Valhalla Spider the fastest Aston Martin spider to date.
To enhance the driving experience without the roof, a dedicated wind deflector minimizes turbulence inside the cabin. The air intake has been redesigned, raised by 35 mm compared to the coupe, and the deflector can fold into three parts, fitting into newly designed 15-liter storage compartments on the sides.
Performance Specifications
The Valhalla Spider shares its powertrain with the coupe, comprising a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 828 horsepower, complemented by three electric motors contributing an additional 251 horsepower. This results in a combined output of 1,079 horsepower and 1,100 Nm of torque. The electric motors provide torque vectoring on the front axle, while one assists the V8 at the rear through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Construction and Pricing
The structural core features a carbon fiber chassis developed in collaboration with Aston Martin Performance Technologies, utilizing F1-derived autoclave technology for enhanced performance. The price of the Valhalla Spider is yet to be announced but is expected to exceed the coupe's starting price of over one million euros.