Aston Martin Turns Its 1,064-HP Valhalla Into A Roofless 217 MPH Rocket

by Aaron Leong — Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:13 AM EDT

A chop-top Valhalla might be even more eventful than the coupe - Image: Aston Martin

Aston Martin has pulled the cover (or more specifically, the roof) off the Valhalla to create the Valhalla Spider. All the better way to enjoy the sonorous Mercedes-AMG V8 singing over its triple electric motor accompaniment.

Besides a stowable fabric roof, there's an optional hard top - Image: Aston Martin

Built around a slightly heavier carbon-fiber monocoque (1,680 kg / 3,704 lbs dry, or 25 kg / 55 lbs more than the coupe), the Valhalla Spider retains the dramatic silhouette and signature forward-hinged dihedral doors of its fixed-roof sibling while opening up an unfiltered auditory and visceral experience. Removing the roof naturally messes with the aerodynamics, to which the engineers crafted a wind deflector that gracefully channels turbulent air around the cabin occupants. Additionally, the roof snorkel now sits slightly taller than the coupe's intake to ensure the mid-mounted engine gets the most oxygen it needs.

Headlights on the Spider - Image: Aston Martin

The powertrain hasn't changed, but there's no need to mess with something this good. The setup pairs a flat-plane crank 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a trio of electric motors. Two of these electric motors live on the front axle to provide torque-vectoring AWD, while the third is integrated into the eight-speed DCT. Combined, this electromechanical orchestra churns out 1,064 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque. Power delivery is ferocious, punching the hypercar from 0-62 mph in a scant 2.5 seconds. That's MotoGP quick.

Even as an open-top, top speed is 217 mph, although there is some fine print to that. With its standard fabric soft-top, the vehicle's speed is capped at 124 mph, but swapping to the optional carbon hard top unlocks the car's full potential. Having the hard top on also helps the car achieve up to 1,345 pounds of downforce at speeds.

Arguably more sumptious in Spider guise — Arguably more sumptuous in Spider guise - Image: Aston Martin

Inside, Aston Martin adds more luxury intertwined with motorsport cues. The cockpit comes with new carbon-fiber Touring seats that offers more comfort and support for those longer drives to visit your vineyards, although the OG seats are still available at no extra cost if drivers prefer more dynamic support.

Aston Martin Valhalla Spider - Image: Aston Martin

Aston Martin says that about 25% of the total 999-unit Valhalla production will be the Spider, with deliveries expected to begin in Q3 of 2027. Pricing isn't available yet, but is expected to begin at $1.6 million and as high as $4 million depending on custom options. Comparatively, the $1.1 million Coupe is a bargain.