Could this be the long-rumoured Boxster RS, or is it just an appearance package? That?s the question our spy photographer posed to us after following this black beauty track its way around the Nurburgring this week. If his lens does not deceive us, we?re leaning toward RS status.

In these photos you can see a large, fixed rear wing as opposed to the Boxster?s standard retractable unit. To keep weight down, polycarbonate windows are used in place of glass. Visually, there?s evidence of revised lights in front and rear as well as new bumpers.

Below the beltline, note also the use of PCCB, Porsche?s ceramic composite brake system. Of course, those are optional on the Boxster in any case, so that might be a moot point. However, there?s a new wheel design, which could go some way toward assisting with brake cooling. If the bits and pieces seen here do end up positioned as a range-topping RS model, expect power figures of 320 to 330 horsepower, or some 30 more than the Boxster S.