Richard Posluszny
Fast Lane Daily
SPIED: Pre-production Audi Mule In Colorado
Ah, I love the smell of new Audi's in the morning. Look at what we just got in. A "spy" photo of what appears to be a pre-production Audi mule running around. But what is it?
At first glance, it looks like a current A6 with wider fender flares. But, is there more to it than just some fender flares? We happen to think so.
There are several options: a current generation RS6 mule, a next generation A6 or a next generation RS4. After some hemming and hawing we have determined it must be a next generation RS4. Let me tell you why.
This technique has been seen before with Ferrari Enzo prototypes, or as we like to call them - mules, that were using a mixture of 348 exterior parts.
Another point that could hint that this is an RS is that it has large fender flares. Flares that large translate into a much widened track as seen on the C63 AMG, which was widened 1.5 inches in front to increase performance characteristics compared to the standard C-Class.
What really cements our belief is the timeline for RS vehicles. Quattro GMBH has said previously that they will only work on one RS car at a time. After the B7 RS4, the uber Audi division worked solely on the twin-turbo RS6 and word suggests that work on the RS5 has been completed. Thus, it is time to begin work on an RS4 replacement.
Taking into consideration the raw look to this Audi mule, constructed with exposed rivets, it is likely that this is a very early stage prototype of the next generation RS4. Or we could be completely off and this is the next generation A6. You tell us.
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