Brabus unveiled the Bodo at FuoriConcorso 2026 on the shores of Lake Como on 16–17 May 2026 — a coachbuilt 2+2 grand tourer with a 1,000 PS (986 bhp) twin-turbo V12, built on an Aston Martin Vanquish monocoque and named after the late Brabus founder, Bodo Buschmann. Production is capped at 77 units worldwide, with a starting price of €1 million before tax.
What Is the Brabus Bodo?
The Brabus Bodo is the German tuner’s first production vehicle with an entirely bespoke carbon-fiber body. Underneath the new shell sits the aluminium monocoque of the current Aston Martin Vanquish, while the engine is a Brabus-reworked version of the Vanquish’s 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 — itself originally engineered by Mercedes-AMG. Power has been raised from the stock 835 PS to a round 1,000 PS (735 kW / 986 bhp), with peak torque of 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft).
Brabus places the Bodo within its “Masterpiece” tier of ultra-exclusive coachbuilt vehicles. The classification reads as a “Gran Turismo Coupe 2+2-seater”.
Why “Bodo”? The Tribute Background
The car is a direct tribute to Bodo Buschmann, who founded Brabus in Bottrop in autumn 1977 and grew the firm into one of the most recognized high-performance tuning houses in the world. Buschmann died on 26 April 2018; his son Constantin Buschmann succeeded him as CEO and has stated the Bodo fulfills a flagship-grand-tourer vision his father discussed for years.
The production cap of 77 units and the “77” emblem below the rear window both reference the company’s 1977 founding year. Bodo Buschmann’s signature is embroidered into each car’s front door panels.
Brabus Bodo Specs: 5.2L V12, 1,000 PS, 360 km/h
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5.2 L (5,204 cc) twin-turbo V12 (Mercedes-AMG-derived) |
| Power | 735 kW / 1,000 PS / 986 bhp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) @ 2,900–5,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (torque converter), paddles |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive, electronic locking differential |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.0 seconds |
| 0–200 km/h | 8.5 seconds |
| 0–300 km/h | 23.9 seconds |
| Top speed | 360 km/h (224 mph), electronically limited |
| Kerb weight | ~1,910 kg wet / 1,774 kg dry |
| Body | Pre-preg carbon fiber, all panels |
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque (Aston Martin Vanquish) |
| Suspension | Double wishbone front, multi-link rear, adaptive KW dampers |
| Brakes | Carbon-ceramic; 6-piston front, 4-piston rear |
| Wheels | 21-inch Brabus Monoblock Z-GT “Shadow Edition” forged |
| Tyres | 275/35 ZR21 / 325/30 ZR21 Continental SportContact 7 Force |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 5,060 × 2,020 × 1,300 mm |
| Seating | 2+2 |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 13.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 312 g/km (EU class G) |
Note on power figures: “1,000 PS” is the metric horsepower figure used by Brabus and European press. The same engine output is 735 kW and 986 SAE bhp. US outlets round to “1,000 hp” for simplicity; the precise SAE equivalent is 986 bhp.
Brabus Bodo Price: How Much Is It and How Many Are Built?
The starting price is €1,000,000 before VAT and before options. US-market pricing reported by Car and Driver lands around $1.16 million before taxes; some outlets cite figures up to $1.7 million inclusive of taxes and optional content.
Production is strictly limited to 77 cars worldwide, with Brabus targeting an annual build rate of 10–15 units. Delivery time per car is approximately 12 months. Both EU and US road homologation are confirmed.
Design: Bespoke Carbon Body and a Vertical Quad Exhaust
Every body panel is pre-preg high-strength carbon fiber. The proportions are unusually low (1.30 m tall) and wide (2.02 m), with multiple reviewers comparing the silhouette to the 2005 Maybach Exelero concept. A 13-slat vertical grille houses the Brabus emblem and twin RAM-AIR ducts; the front spoiler is exposed gloss-sealed carbon.
The rear features a centrally finned trunk lid and four rectangular titanium tailpipes — stacked vertically and produced via 3D metal printing. An electrically deployable two-stage rear spoiler also acts as an air brake above 140 km/h.
Interior: Embroidered Signatures and Apple CarPlay Ultra
The cabin combines smooth black leather, contrasting Nubuck and Alcantara, and visible carbon-fiber inserts. The 2+2 seating uses Brabus’s “Shell” quilting pattern with embossed Double-B logos; the BRABUS BODO silhouette is embroidered into the seat backrests. Bodo Buschmann’s signature appears on the front door panels.
The infotainment is Apple CarPlay Ultra, with the multimedia system carried over from the Aston Martin Vanquish donor. Each car ships with a Brabus “Weekender” leather travel bag, matching leather-wrapped keys, an indoor car cover, and a Brabus Masterpiece spec plate paired with a blockchain-based Digital Product Passport authenticated by the Aura Blockchain Consortium.
Brabus Bodo vs Brabus 750 Bodo Buschmann Edition
The Bodo is not the first Brabus tribute to its founder. In 2024 Brabus released the Brabus 750 Bodo Buschmann Edition — a roadster-based Masterpiece honoring his legacy on Brabus’s 5-year anniversary under Constantin’s leadership. The new Bodo coupe is the more ambitious and definitive tribute: a full bespoke body, dedicated 77-unit run, and a flagship engine output that crosses the 1,000 PS threshold.
Release Date and Availability
The Bodo had its world premiere on 16–17 May 2026 at FuoriConcorso 2026 at Villa del Grumello, Lake Como. Order books are open through Brabus. With an annual production cap of 10–15 cars and a ~12-month build time per vehicle, deliveries will be staged through 2030. A convertible variant is reportedly under consideration.