The new Aston Martin Valhalla Spider has been unveiled globally and gives owners the thrill of achieving 350km/h with the roof down.... how's that for "Wind in your hair' more like "Hurricane in your hair" making it the fastest open-cockpit Aston Martin ever.
To get to 350km/h, the Valhalla Spider employs a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine credited with 609kW. In addition, a trio of e-motors and High-Performance Battery (HPB) contribute a further 185kW making Valhalla a true supercar with hypercar performance with a combined 794kW/1100Nm.
Two electric motors drive the front e-axle, with full Electric Torque Vectoring (E-TV) to enhance both agility and stability. The third motor integrated alongside the 8-speed DCT transmission, assists the V8 combustion engine to drive the rear axle and e-diff. With no mechanical connection between front and rear axles, drive to each individual wheel is continually managed by Aston Martin's advanced Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control (IVC) system.
The Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control (IVC) electronics monitor suspension, braking, steering, active aerodynamics and powertrain systems to achieve optimal performance and driver connection in every situation.
To get the wind on your hair, Valhalla Spider gets a removable and stowable black fabric roof as standard where customers can enjoy roof-off driving with the reassurance of full weather protection should conditions change. An optional carbon fibre hard top offers an alternative solution and allows unrestricted roof-on access to Valhalla Spider's immense top speed, which is electronically limited to 350 km/h. A rain cover is also provided for static use.
To maintain maximum performance with the roof off, while optimising occupant comfort, Valhalla Spider features a unique wind deflector designed to manage airflow over the open cockpit, this simple yet effective device is quickly clipped into position when the roof panel is removed.
Complementing the open-air driving experience, Valhalla Spider retains its signature carbon fibre dihedral doors, preserving the sense of theatre; now with refined kinematics for smoother operation and a transition to a frameless design. A small increase in the curvature of the door glass top edge also improves entry and exit when the roof is fitted.
A new carbon fibre Touring Seat now comes as standard on Valhalla Spider, also enhancing occupant comfort and ease of entry and exit with the roof on.
However, the original carbon fibre seat from Valhalla Coupe can be retained at no cost if more dynamic driving support is preferred.
Combining moveable aerodynamic surfaces with precise management of underbody airflow, Valhalla Spider continually adjusts front and rear downforce to maximise grip, handling balance and consistency of response, or reduces drag depending on situation and the driving mode selected for optimum aerodynamic efficiency. Having both front and rear active aerodynamic mechanisms allows Valhalla to have excellent control of the downforce distribution between front and rear axles, this is crucial for stability and vehicle performance.
Valhalla Spider will make its global debut this weekend at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. For Mzansi, the Daytona group will happily release you of the many R-Millions required whether you are in Cape Town or Johannesburg.