The BRABUS BODO Packs 1,000 HP And Only 77 Will Exist

Since most people hear the name BRABUS and think of wild Mercedes-AMGs with ridiculous horsepower numbers, this one feels different right away. The new BRABUS BODO is still absurdly powerful, still aggressively overbuilt, and still outrageously expensive, but it is also deeply personal. Instead of reworking something that already exists, BRABUS built an entirely new grand touring coupe from the ground up, inspired by a car its founder dreamed about for years but never got the chance to create.

Unveiled at FuoriConcorso on the shores of Lake Como, the BRABUS BODO arrives as a tribute to late founder Bodo Buschmann, the man who helped turn BRABUS into one of the most recognizable names in high-performance luxury cars. It is coachbuilt, carbon-bodied, powered by a twin-turbo V12, and limited to just 77 examples worldwide. And yes, it has the kind of performance figures that put it in supercar territory.

BRABUS Finally Built The Car Its Founder Always Wanted

What makes the BRABUS BODO more interesting than your average ultra-expensive grand tourer is its story. According to BRABUS, founder Bodo Buschmann had spent nearly two decades considering creating a flagship grand-touring coupe under the company’s own name. The idea reportedly evolved over time, but it never made it to production during his lifetime.

That changed under the leadership of current CEO Constantin Buschmann, who says the car is meant to honor his father’s vision. In the company’s own words, this was the one car Bodo talked about often but never had the opportunity to build. Considering how many outrageous BRABUS projects came out during his career, that actually says a lot.

The name itself feels fitting. Instead of some dramatic alphanumeric designation or mysterious project code, BRABUS simply called it “BODO.” It is direct, personal, and honestly kind of refreshing in a world where every supercar seems to come with a complicated naming strategy. Production will also be limited to just 77 units worldwide, referencing the year BRABUS was founded in 1977, which adds another layer of meaning to an already sentimental project.

A 1,000-HP Twin-Turbo V12 Gives The BODO Serious Credentials

Of course, none of this would matter if the car itself were underwhelming, but BRABUS clearly was not interested in building something soft just because of the story.

Under the carbon-fiber hood sits a hand-built 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 producing 1,000 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque, with peak torque available between 2,900 and 5,000 rpm. You can expect numbers like that from limited-production hypercars, but not necessarily a luxury-focused grand tourer designed to cross countries in comfort.

The BRABUS BODO hits 62 mph in just 3.0 seconds and reaches 124 mph in 8.5 seconds. By 23.9 seconds, it is already doing 186 mph before eventually topping out at an electronically limited 223 mph. That makes this one of the quickest road cars BRABUS has ever put its name on.

What makes it more interesting is that BRABUS still wanted this to feel like a grand tourer rather than an angry track special. Drivers can cycle through five driving modes, ranging from Wet and GT settings for everyday comfort to Sport and Sport+ for sharper throttle response, firmer suspension tuning, and a louder exhaust note. There is also a fully customizable mode for owners who want to dial things in themselves. Starting at roughly $1.17 million before taxes and customization, the BRABUS BODO sits firmly in the hypercar price range.

The Details Feel More Coachbuilt Than Modified

For a company known for modifying existing vehicles, the BRABUS BODO feels like a major leap. The entire body is made from high-strength carbon fiber using a pre-preg process, which helps keep weight relatively low at 3,911 pounds while also improving rigidity. It also looks nothing like a traditional BRABUS project, leaning into long-hood, grand-touring proportions and design details inspired by classic luxury coupes.

There is also a surprising amount of engineering hidden beneath the surface. The active rear spoiler automatically deploys at speed to improve stability and can even stand upright under hard braking to act as an air brake. The suspension was developed alongside KW and offers five levels of adjustment, while both the front and rear axles can be lifted nearly an inch to help clear steep driveways or rough roads.

Even the tires are exclusive. Continental developed a custom version of its SportContact 7 Force tire specifically for the BODO to remain stable at speeds approaching 230 mph. Meanwhile, the forged 21-inch Monoblock Z-GT “Shadow Edition” wheels help reduce unsprung weight, improving agility.

Inside, the BODO leans hard into grand touring luxury. Buyers get leather throughout the cabin, exposed carbon-fiber trim, embroidered signatures from Bodo Buschmann himself, and even a matching leather weekender bag. Every car also receives a blockchain-backed digital passport verifying ownership and specifications, which feels fitting for something this rare.

For a company that built its reputation modifying already outrageous cars, the BRABUS BODO feels like something much bigger. It is emotional without sacrificing performance, wildly fast without losing its grand touring purpose, and personal in a way most million-dollar cars never are. More than anything, it feels like BRABUS finally built the car it had been trying to make all along.