DON’T sign that cheque for the most outlandish Italian supercar on sale just yet, because here is our first glimpse of the 2017 Lamborghini Aventador.

Brandishing a nip (new headlights, bumpers and bonnet are clearly visible beneath that swirly tape) as well as a tuck (different tail-lights, diffuser, and spoilers as part of a revamped aero package for improved downforce) the changes are just enough to keep Project LB834 fresh against rivals such as the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, McLaren 675LT, and Bentley Continental GT Speed.

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What mechanical changes are made to the thunderous 6.5-litre V12 heart is also unknown, though being an Audi-owned concern, performance is certain to improve with the facelift.

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The facelift should see this generation Aventador – already in its sixth year of production – out until the beginning of the next decade, when something that might or might not resemble the Asterion LPI 910-4 (as in: 910hp, if you don’t mind) elbows it aside.

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