Aston Martin reveals Valhalla Spider with 1,064HP and it's the fastest convertible it's ever built

Aston Martin just unveiled the Valhalla Spider, the fastest Aston convertible ever built.

Despite being a convertible, the British automaker managed to keep the weight in check, which is part of the reason why it’s so fast.

Deliveries for the mid-engined Valhalla Spider are slated to begin in late 2027.

And the price tag, as you can imagine, isn’t low.

The latest addition to the ‘V-collection’

Aston Martin is on fire with these V-cars.

Over the last few years, Aston Martin has unveiled several cars with a name that begins the letter V.

You have the Valen, Valiant, Valhalla, Valkyrie, and so on.

Aside from the extra power – all of these cars are faster and more powerful than ‘regular’ Astons – they tend to be limited in terms of production, and the price tag is much higher.

The Valhalla Spider you see here is a great example.

The British automaker has not officially confirmed the base price for the Valhalla Spider yet, but it is expected to start at approximately $1.6 million.

For comparison, the fixed-roof Valhalla Coupe starts around $1.05 million to $1.1 million, and supercar convertibles typically command a 20 percent to 30 percent premium over their coupe counterparts.

The Aston Martin Valhalla Spider’s top speed is actually limited

At the core of the Valhalla Spider lies the plug-in hybrid powertrain that powers the coupe.

It’s a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 paired with three electric motors – two driving the front axle and one integrated directly into the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Together with a 6.1kWh battery, this setup churns out 1,064hp and 811lb-ft of torque.

The open-top hypercar sprints from 0 to 62mph in just 2.5 seconds.

Even more remarkable is its top speed: the Spider matches its coupe sibling by reaching 217mph – 350km/h.

Amazingly, the top speed is actually electronically limited.

This is how Aston managed to keep it lightweight

Cutting off the roof of a car, counterintuitively, means making it heavier.

That’s because removing a significant portion of the frame means you have to make some changes to make sure the car is structurally sound.

And that generally adds weight.

But the British automaker did a great job, considering the Valhalla Spider gained only 25kg (55lb) over the fixed-roof coupe: 1,680kg (3,704lb) versus 1,655kg (3,648lb).

Because the Valhalla was engineered from the beginning around an ultra-stiff carbon-fiber monocoque tub, Aston Martin avoided having to add heavy structural bracing when removing the roof.

The small 25kg increase primarily stems from the roof mechanisms, new dedicated 15-liter sill storage compartments, and slight modifications to accommodate the removable top options.

So, here’s to another classic ride!