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Brabus Launches €1M Bodo Hyper-GT, 1,000-hp V12

5/17/2026

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Brabus Unveils Bodo

Brabus unveiled the Bodo hyper-GT, a 1,000-hp V12 tourer priced over €1 million and limited to 77 units.
Built on an Aston Martin Vanquish platform, its 5.2-L V12 delivers 885 lb-ft torque and propels the 4,211-lb car from 0-62 mph in over three seconds to 224 mph.
Brabus markets the Bodo as a shift from tuner to full-coachbuilder, with an all-black carbon-fiber body, 21-inch wheels, a panoramic roof and Vanquish infotainment with Apple CarPlay Ultra.

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Brabus Names Bodo

Bodo Buschmann named the hyper-GT “Bodo” to honor the late founder and kept full ownership after Klaus Brackmann sold his shares for €100.
The car’s styling deliberately mirrors the late-1980s Mercedes C126 560 SEC coupe.
Brabus operates as an independent specialist coachbuilder, distinct from Mercedes-AMG’s in-house performance division.
Each of the 77 limited units carries bespoke 325-section-width ZR-rated rear tires to handle the V-12’s power.

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Brabus Unveils Bodo

Brabus unveiled the Bodo hyper-GT, a 1,000-hp V12 tourer priced over €1 million and limited to 77 units.
Built on an Aston Martin Vanquish platform, its 5.2-L V12 delivers 885 lb-ft torque and propels the 4,211-lb car from 0-62 mph in over three seconds to 224 mph.
Brabus markets the Bodo as a shift from tuner to full-coachbuilder, with an all-black carbon-fiber body, 21-inch wheels, a panoramic roof and Vanquish infotainment with Apple CarPlay Ultra.

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