Key highlights
- The Valhalla Spider uses a twin-turbocharged V8 and three electric motors to produce 794 kW and 1,100 Nm of torque.
- Buyers can choose between a removable fabric roof and an optional carbon-fibre hardtop, with different top-speed limits.
- Global deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2027, but Australian pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.
Aston Martin debuted the Valhalla Spider at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. This convertible version of the Valhalla holds the same powertrain, performance accolades, and interior as the coupe.
There are some noticeable differences between the two, especially with the removal of the roof. Aston Martin keeps the same rigid carbon fiber central structure of the Valhalla and supports it with a spaceframe structure in the back, where the roof would be mounted on a coupe.
The Valhalla Spider still retains the dihedral doors that open upward, but the Spider’s doors have a frameless design.
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Two roof options, two different top speeds
There are two options for roofs on the Valhalla Spider. The base model comes with a removable fabric roof. The other option is a removable carbon-fiber roof. There is a drastic performance difference with the roofs. With the fabric roof, the Valhalla Spider is electronically limited to 200km/h. The carbon-fiber roof allows the Valhalla Spider to reach the same performance as the coupe at 350 km/h.
Aston Martin has improved air management by adding a wind deflector and increasing the height of the roof scoop. The scoop is 35mm taller than the one on the coupe. It’s a small but important change, due to the demands of a high-performance powertrain and a hybrid system.
The difference in the active aerodynamics and stability control, depending on if the roof is fitted or removed, is also accounted for. The Spider can produce in excess of 600kg of downforce with the roof in place.
Hybrid V8 power remains unchanged
The V8 hybrid power unit is the same as the coupe. With the bodywork of the Spider covered, the same powertrain as the Coupe can be found. The 4.0L bi turbo V8 works in conjunction with 3 electric motors to produce a combined 794 kW and 1100Nm of torque.
Dual-clutch 8-speed transmission sends the combined power to all 4 wheels. As with a traditional internal combustion engine powered vehicle, the combination of a powerful hybrid system and an effective active aerodynamics system give Valhalla the performance typically limited to track focused hypercars.
Aston Martin claims a 0-100km/h time of 2.5 seconds, with a top speed of 350km/h. The Spider has a combined weight (with lightweight options) of 1,680kg, 25kg more than the coupe, due to additional reinforcement and roof hardware. Australian specifications will provide insight into whether the Spider, like the Coupe, can be ordered with active roll-over protection.
Personalisation and Australian availability
As with the coupe, Aston Martin will offer an extensive range of customisation options. These include exposed or coloured carbon-fibre body panels, bespoke paint finishes, different carbon-fibre accents, satin-black or titanium tailpipes, and forged aluminium or magnesium wheels.
The Spider also gets a carbon-fibre Touring Seat as standard, designed to provide greater comfort. Buyers can instead select the coupe’s more aggressive carbon-fibre seats at no additional cost.
Aston Martin has yet to announce the Valhalla Spider’s price or production allocation. The Valhalla coupe is limited to 999 units worldwide, and the Spider could be produced in smaller numbers, although that has not been confirmed.
Global deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. Australian pricing and availability have not been announced, so prospective local buyers will need to wait for confirmation from Aston Martin.
For Australia, the Spider’s appeal will largely come down to whether the open-top experience and added exclusivity justify its eventual price premium, if any. Until local details emerge, the coupe provides the clearest reference point for understanding where this new convertible sits in Aston Martin’s range.
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