British supercar manufacturer Aston Martin unveiled the Valkyrie Spider. It is said that the new convertible version of the Aston Martin Valkyrie supercar provides “the most similar experience to a Formula One car, not limited to the track.”

• Limited to 85 units

• V12 hybrid power system using 1139 horsepower

• Get a front hinged scissor door instead of a gull wing door

Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider: Overview

As part of the Monterey Car Week in California, USA, the Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider was unveiled at the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach. The Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider is limited to 85 examples. “Oversubscription” in mid-2022. Right and left drive models will be provided.

The spider is the third derivative of the Valkyrie to be shown, close behind Valkyrie Coupe And only track AMR Pro CoupeThe Spider represents a unique opportunity for the new convertible internal combustion engine supercar, as Valkyrie’s closest competitors McLaren Speedtail and Mercedes-AMG One are only sold as coupes.

Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider: Under the Skin

The power output of the hybrid 6.5-liter V12 engine developed by Cosworth remains unchanged at 1,139 horsepower, and the carbon fiber bathtub and aerodynamic components of the super sports car have been improved to ensure that the Spider is very compatible with the hardtop in terms of performance.

Active aerodynamics and chassis elements have been recalibrated to fit the new shape of the car, while weight loss-usually a defect of convertible models-is kept to a minimum through the use of removable carbon fiber roof sections and polycarbonate roof windows .

Spider’s most important improvement is the replacement of Valkyrie’s gull-wing central hinged door with a front hinged scissor door-this is the first time for Aston Martin. With these modifications in place, Aston Martin claims that the weight difference is “just a tiny” and that the spider will overtake the car at a speed of more than 349 km/h (217 mph) or 330 km/h (205 mph). top.

The British company has not yet built and tested physical prototypes, but said development is “in progress” thanks to its “powerful simulation tools.” Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers stated that Spider has “elevated Valkyrie’s passion and emotion to a new level” and he “can’t wait to hear” remove the roof The mid-mounted engine speed reaches the red line of 11,000 rpm.

Aston Martin in India

Aston Martin’s model lineup in India includes DB11 and Vantage Supercar.What this British brand recently launched here is DBX, This is the first Aston Martin SUV in history, starting at 3.82 crore (ex-showroom).

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