Brabus Unveils 986-HP Bodo Coupe at $1.16 Million as Tribute to Founder Bodo Buschmann
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Updated · Car and Driver · May 16
Brabus Unveils 986-HP Bodo Coupe at $1.16 Million as Tribute to Founder Bodo Buschmann
6 articles · Updated · Car and Driver · May 16
Brabus detailed the Bodo as a $1.16 million grand-tourer with 986 horsepower, rear-wheel drive and a claimed 224 mph top speed.
The coupe is based on the Aston Martin Vanquish but uses a Mercedes-sourced 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12, pairing old-school 12-cylinder power with a long-hood GT layout.
Named for late founder Bodo Buschmann, the concept is meant to reflect the vision that built Brabus into a nearly 50-year-old Mercedes tuning specialist.
Previous reports said production will be limited to 77 units, underscoring Brabus's push beyond tuning into low-volume coachbuilt halo cars.
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