America's first Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider has landed in Utah. Not in some climate-controlled museum, but in the hands of a collector known simply as "Supercar Ron."
The car's journey proves as twisted as its aerodynamics. Originally commissioned by real estate mogul Manny Khoshbin, the hypercar changed hands after maintenance costs apparently spooked even someone with Khoshbin's portfolio.
Mechanical Insanity Meets Open-Air Brutality
The Spider delivers the full Valkyrie experience with one crucial difference: you can remove the roof.
What remains untouched is the powertrain – a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 built by Cosworth, paired with a Rimac-sourced KERS hybrid system. Combined output? A skull-compressing 1,176 horsepower.
Power routes through a 7-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission. No dual-clutch comfort here. This is a race transmission with license plates.
Rarity That Makes Ferraris Look Common
Exclusivity defines the Valkyrie Spider. Production numbers tell the story:
- Only 85 units worldwide
- Likely fewer than 10 destined for American roads
- Each one commanding prices well into seven figures
The black exterior with yellow accents isn't just for show. Every curve, duct, and surface exists to generate downforce or reduce drag. The silver center-lock wheels complete the race car aesthetic that isn't merely aesthetic.
The Owner's Verdict
Supercar Ron didn't mince words about his new acquisition.
"It feels like a race car but rides smoothly," he reported after taking delivery.
That's the Valkyrie's party trick. It delivers Formula 1 technology in a package you can theoretically drive to dinner – assuming you don't mind the attention or the insurance premiums.
Inside, black Alcantara with yellow stitching wraps around a cabin that prioritizes function over luxury. The seating position remains race-car central, with occupants reclined and legs elevated.
The steering wheel contains every control you need. The dashboard doesn't exist in any conventional sense.
Aston Martin's halo car represents the pinnacle of what's possible when engineers aren't constrained by production numbers or reasonable price points.
For the rest of us, we can simply appreciate that machines like the Valkyrie Spider exist at all – even if we'll only ever see one through a smartphone screen or, if we're lucky, at a cars and coffee that suddenly got very interesting.
