Aston Martin unveils Valhalla Spider as fastest open-top car

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 21:44 · Archive

Aston Martin has unveiled the Valhalla Spider, a convertible version of its Valhalla coupe that retains the same V8 plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The car combines a 4.0-litre twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8 engine with three electric motors powered by a 6.1kWh battery pack for a total system output of 793kW and 1100Nm.

The Spider features a standard manually-folded fabric roof, with an optional carbon-fibre hardtop also available. Aston Martin is targeting a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 350km/h when the roof is either removed or replaced with the hardtop. With the standard fabric roof deployed, the top speed is limited to 200km/h.

The Spider comes equipped with a wind deflector to reduce cabin turbulence and a new Touring seat designed to ease entry and exit with the roof in place. Buyers can opt for the grippier seats from the coupe if preferred. Aston Martin says the Valhalla Spider will be the company's fastest open-top production car.

How it is being reported

• Aston Martin Valhalla Spider unveiled as brand's fastest open-top carThe Aston Martin Valhalla Spider has the coupe's V8 plug-in hybrid drivetrain, but now with a dash of wind-in-the-hair excitement.The West Australian · 28 Oct, 21:17
• Aston Martin Valhalla Spider unveiled as brand's fastest open-top carThe Aston Martin Valhalla Spider has the coupe's V8 plug-in hybrid drivetrain, but now with a dash of wind-in-the-hair excitement.Perth Now · 28 Oct, 21:17

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