In one of the year’s least surprising reveals, Lamborghini has unveiled a Roadster version of its hardcore Aventador SV supercar at The Quail, the traditional lead-up event to Pebble Beach.

Just 500 will be produced worldwide, with the wild new drop top set to cost $916,150 before on-road costs, a relatively small premium over the coupe’s $882,650 compared to the premium asked in overseas markets.

For your money you receive the same monstrous 552kW/690Nm 6.5-litre V12 as the Aventador SV coupe, enough to shift its 1575kg dry weight (50kg more than the hardtop) from 0-100km/h in a claimed 2.9sec and on to more than 350km/h.

Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster

Regardless of whether it’s quite as fast as its hardtop sibling, the Roadster promises even better access to the spine-tingling V12 engine note thanks to a two-piece removable carbonfibre harddtop and a powered rear window that can be lowered to enhance exhaust noise.

This new Roadster is the first time Lamborghini has offered a roofless version of a hardcore Super Veloce model, but while it comes at a (massive) price, it could be the most desirable Lambo yet.