--- title: "Aston Martin Valhalla Spider keeps the coupe's 1,064 hp, but a sensor caps top-up speed at 124 mph" description: "The open-top Valhalla reaches 217 mph with the roof off, and a roof sensor holds it far lower with the soft top on." url: https://cars.skoop.news/1-064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-wit-1c2aa0/ published: 2026-10-28T07:29:17.122189-04:00 modified: 2026-10-28T07:29:17.122205-04:00 section: "Cars & EVs" publisher: "skoop.news" language: en keywords: ["Spider", "Valhalla Spider", "Valkyrie Spider", "hybrid"] hashtags: ["#ValhallaSpider", "#ValkyrieSpider", "#Car", "#cars", "#ev"] image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Aston_Hall_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6244074.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled --- # Aston Martin Valhalla Spider keeps the coupe's 1,064 hp, but a sensor caps top-up speed at 124 mph > The open-top Valhalla reaches 217 mph with the roof off, and a roof sensor holds it far lower with the soft top on. Published 2026-10-28 · Updated 2026-10-28 · Cars & EVs, [skoop.news](https://skoop.news/) ## In brief - The Valhalla produces 1,064 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque, and the new Spider version is aimed at buyers who want that output without a fixed roof. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) - A sensor detects whether the roof is on or off, so the car cannot exceed 124 mph with the top on. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) - The Valhalla Spider remains mostly the same as its coupe sibling. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) ## A 1,064-hp plug-in hybrid with a speed limit The Valhalla produces 1,064 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque, and the new Spider version is aimed at buyers who want that output without a fixed roof. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) Valhalla deliveries are already underway. [[2]](https://www.autoblog.com/news/aston-martins-valhalla-spider-is-coming-for-ferraris-phev-supercar) The catch is the soft top. Aston claims the Spider's top speed with the soft top on is 124 mph, about 93 mph slower than with the top off. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) With the roof off, the Spider can reach 217 mph. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) ## How the roof sensor works A sensor detects whether the roof is on or off, so the car cannot exceed 124 mph with the top on. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) A carbon-fiber hardtop is available for the Spider, but it cannot be stowed in the car. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) ## Powertrain and performance The Valhalla Spider remains mostly the same as its coupe sibling. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) Like the coupe, it is a plug-in hybrid powered by a flat-plane, 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) Three electric motors and a 6.1-kWh battery power the Spider. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) They provide 8.7 miles of pure-electric range. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) The Spider can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) Aston claims revised aerodynamics and other electronic tweaks give the Spider an equally exciting, dynamic driving experience as the coupe. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) For reference, the coupe has a quoted dry weight of 1,655 kg (about 3,649 pounds). [[2]](https://www.autoblog.com/news/aston-martins-valhalla-spider-is-coming-for-ferraris-phev-supercar) ## Changes for open-air driving The Spider has a new wind deflector that folds into three parts and stows in the sill cubbies. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) The Spider comes standard with trim-specific touring seats. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) Owners can keep the more aggressive carbon-fiber bucket seats at no extra cost. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) ## Production numbers The Spider is expected to be more limited than the coupe, which is capped at 999 examples. [[2]](https://www.autoblog.com/news/aston-martins-valhalla-spider-is-coming-for-ferraris-phev-supercar) The more extreme Valkyrie Spider is limited to 85 examples. [[2]](https://www.autoblog.com/news/aston-martins-valhalla-spider-is-coming-for-ferraris-phev-supercar) ## What it means for buyers If you want a Valhalla Spider, expect the coupe's 1,064 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque in a car that is mostly the same as the coupe. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) Deliveries of the Valhalla are already underway. [[2]](https://www.autoblog.com/news/aston-martins-valhalla-spider-is-coming-for-ferraris-phev-supercar) Check how you plan to drive it. The 217 mph figure applies with the roof off, and the sensor holds the car to 124 mph with the top on. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) If you prefer the more aggressive seats, owners can keep the carbon-fiber buckets at no extra cost. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) If you want the hardtop, it is available, but it cannot be stowed in the car. [[1]](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) ## Sources 1. [1,064-HP Aston Martin Valhalla Spider Is Actually Faster With Its Roof Off](https://www.thedrive.com/news/1064-hp-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-is-actually-faster-with-its-roof-off) — The Drive 2. [Aston Martin’s Valhalla Spider Is Coming for Ferrari’s PHEV Supercar](https://www.autoblog.com/news/aston-martins-valhalla-spider-is-coming-for-ferraris-phev-supercar) — AOL Image: Photo: Philip Halling / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aston_Hall_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6244074.jpg) --- Written from the sources above and checked twice (rules and an independent model) before publishing. How we work: https://skoop.news/how-we-work/ · Corrections: https://skoop.news/corrections/