Aston Martin has unveiled the Valhalla Spider, a 1,064-horsepower convertible supercar, at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. The new Spider marks the brand’s first production mid-engined convertible and promises a top speed of 217 mph with the optional carbon-fiber hardtop in place. Deliveries for the Valhalla Spider are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2027.
The Valhalla Spider builds on the coupe’s carbon-fiber monocoque structure. That allows Aston Martin to remove the fixed roof without sacrificing rigidity. The car is fitted with a removable fabric roof as standard, while buyers can also select a removable carbon-fiber roof. With the fabric roof installed, the car’s top speed is limited to 124 mph. The carbon roof unlocks the full 217-mph capability, matching the coupe’s performance. A redesigned wind deflector channels air over the cockpit, and the roof scoop has been raised by 1.3 inches to ensure optimal engine airflow.
Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark described the new model as expanding the Valhalla’s appeal, saying, “High speed or low speed. Rain or shine. Roof on or roof off. Road or track. Valhalla Spider ticks every box.” The Spider retains the coupe’s dihedral doors, now frameless and subtly reprofiled for easier access, and introduces new 15-liter storage cubbies in the lower sills for stowing the roof and wind deflector.
The powertrain remains unchanged from the coupe, combining a Mercedes-AMG, sourced twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 with three electric motors. Together, they deliver 1,064 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Aston Martin claims the Spider accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds, matching the coupe despite a slight weight increase of 55 pounds. Active aerodynamics and stability systems adjust automatically depending on whether the roof is on or off, and the car generates more than 1,322 pounds of downforce with the roof fitted.
Inside, the Valhalla Spider features extensive carbon fiber and a new carbon-fiber Touring Seat as standard, with the coupe’s more aggressive seat available at no extra cost. No further information is given about the Spider’s infotainment or storage.
The Spider’s active aerodynamics include movable front and rear wings that adjust to balance downforce and drag, and the vehicle dynamics control system constantly monitors and adjusts the suspension, brakes, steering, and powertrain to suit driving conditions. The Spider’s dry weight is 1,680 kg, only 25 kg more than the coupe with all lightweight options selected.
Customization options for the Valhalla Spider are extensive. Buyers can select exposed or colored carbon fiber body panels, unique paint finishes, carbon fiber accents, satin black or titanium tailpipes, forged aluminum wheels, and forged magnesium wheels. The Spider also retains the coupe’s dramatic dihedral doors, which now have a frameless design for easier entry and exit.
Aston Martin hasn’t announced official pricing for the Valhalla Spider. However, Autocar reports a projected starting price of around £1.3 million, a 40% premium over the coupe, with most examples already spoken for ahead of production. The Spider is expected to account for a quarter of the 999-unit total Valhalla build run, though the company has not confirmed final numbers.
The magazine has also looked at the new Aston Martin Vantage and Aston Martin’s Valour special edition.
Deliveries of the Valhalla Spider will begin in the third quarter of 2027.
Sources
- Car and Driver: The Aston Martin Valhalla Is an F1-Inspired Hypercar That’ll Make You Feel Like Fernando Alonso, October 28, 2026
- Carscoops: Aston Martin’s Valhalla Spider Loses Its Top, Keeps Its 1,064 HP, October 28, 2026
- Motor1: Aston Martin’s New Valhalla Spider Can Hit 217 MPH With The Roof Down, October 28, 2026
- Autocar: Watch your wig: Aston Martin’s new convertible will do 217mph with the roof down, January 1, 1970
