Britischer Supersportler: Sturm im Götterhimmel: Aston Martin Valhalla auch als Spider

In the heavens of the gods, a wind is stirring: Aston Martin has announced an open version of its supersport car, the Valhalla, just half a year after its market debut. The Spider made its global premiere at the Las Vegas Concours d'Elegance and is expected to hit the market next year, though Aston Martin has not yet specified prices.

The open two-seater is expected to be more expensive than the limited 999-coupe version, which starts at just under one million euros. The powertrain is identical to the closed version, featuring a 4.0-liter V8 from AMG producing 535 kW/728PS, supplemented by three electric motors for a total system power of 793 kW/1,079 PS. This allows for performance that could humble even the most stable hairdryer, with a 0-100 km/h sprint reportedly taking 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h.

While Aston Martin has developed a new windshield to make such speeds more manageable, the option for a carbon fiber roof is available. However, with the roof installed, the vehicle is restricted to a maximum speed of 200 km/h. For those who need to get around quickly, the Brits offer an alternative: a carbon fiber roof that, while not fitting in the small roof box, can be left at home when the weather is nice. But with the roof, the full speed is available.