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....




2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Photo Gallery