Brabus' First Standalone Car Is A 1,000-HP Brute Named Bodo That's An Aston Vanquish Underneath
Jalopnik • • technology
Key Points:
- Brabus has unveiled the Bodo, a significant departure from its traditional AMG Mercedes-based tunings, now built on an Aston Martin Vanquish platform with a full coach-built carbon-fiber body.
- The Bodo is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12 producing 986 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque, enabling a top speed of 224 mph and a 0-60 mph time under 3 seconds.
- The car features dramatic styling, including an extravagant boattail rear, four stacked exhaust pipes, and a largely redesigned exterior that retains only the Vanquish’s roof.
- Inside, the Bodo offers luxurious materials such as quilted leather, carbon fiber, and suede, while retaining much of the Vanquish’s interior layout and panoramic roof, with some Mercedes components integrated.
- Named after Brabus founder Bodo Buschmann, who passed away in 2018, the Bodo will be limited to 10-15 units per year, with pricing yet to be announced.