Audi RS6: Spy shots?

Maybe you remember our story some days ago about the Audi A5 spy shots: GermanCarFans is now suggesting that these pics are not showing the Audi A5, instead they are showing an Audi RS6!

It was recently reported in the media that the Audi A6 in these photos is a test mule for the upcoming Audi A5 Coupe. There were also other reports stating it is a test mule for the upcoming Audi R9 supercar (based on Le Mans Quattro Concept). Well, our sources say it's neither but rather the new RS 6 which still awaits production approval from Audi officials. The previous generation RS 6 received widened wheel arches to accommodate a widened track. This next generation RS 6 is no different. What appears to be a rabid RS 6 foaming at the wheel arches is actually a rough plaster mock-up made to simulate the actual dimensions of the widened fenders. The plaster also serves as a "band-aid" to cover up the exposed edges of the original A6 fender arches that were sawed off to prevent the over sized wheels from rubbing on the inside. Yes, the final version (if produced) will look a little cleaner but it's not "appearance" the Audi engineers are testing but rather suspension/chassis dynamics. Like the recently announced Audi S8 the new RS 6 will receive a V10 engine producing upwards of 600hp and that's not the only thing going upwards. So far price projections put the RS 6 significantly higher than the competition. As a result, Audi brass is contemplating not producing the RS 6 at all.