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The BRABUS BODO is the German house's first full coachbuilding project, a strictly limited, carbon-bodied 2+2 hyper-GT built as a tribute to founder Bodo Buschmann and reported by specialist media to run to 77 units. It pairs a hand-built 5.2-litre V12 biturbo producing 1,000 hp and 1,200 Nm with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive grand-tourer platform widely reported to be Aston Martin Vanquish-based, extensively re-engineered by BRABUS rather than offered as a factory Aston Martin special edition. This page is the model-level buyer reference for anyone researching a BRABUS BODO for sale: production context, full specifications, the current private listing and the verification points to confirm before acquiring one.
The BODO marks the moment BRABUS moved from refining production platforms to building a complete coachbuilt car of its own. Instead of a tuning package, it presents an entirely bespoke carbon-fibre body developed with aerodynamic efficiency and front/rear-axle load balance as priorities, a hand-built 5.2-litre V12 biturbo and a full BRABUS Masterpiece interior. The strongest way to read the car is as a coachbuilt 1,000 hp V12 hyper-GT, a BRABUS flagship with a 77-unit collector narrative, not a factory Aston Martin special edition. It is named after founder Bodo Buschmann and the “77” references the firm's 1977 founding year.
For buyers, the important distinction is that the BODO is not a normal new-car listing. The strongest, most stable figures come directly from BRABUS: the 5.2-litre V12 biturbo, 1,000 hp, 1,200 Nm and the published acceleration and top-speed numbers. Other elements are still moving: the 77-unit production cap and the Aston Martin Vanquish platform basis are reported by specialist media (Motor1, Top Gear) and BRABUS’ own 77-year-reference positioning rather than fully documented allocation papers, and pricing is split between a public reference above €1 million before taxes and the market premium a finished, specified car commands. Any BRABUS BODO for sale should therefore be checked through its allocation status, chassis documentation, build specification, VAT position and seller authority before price is treated as meaningful.
General Information
| Model | BRABUS BODO |
| Manufacturer | BRABUS, Bottrop, Germany |
| Category | Coachbuilt high-performance Gran Turismo |
| Configuration | 2+2 coupé |
| Production | 77 units, according to specialist media and BRABUS’ 77-year-reference positioning |
| Name origin | Tribute to founder Bodo Buschmann; “77” references the 1977 founding |
| Base architecture | Aston Martin Vanquish-based grand tourer, per specialist media |
| Model year | 2026 |
Engine
| Engine | Hand-built 5.2-litre V12 biturbo |
| Displacement | 5,204 cm³ |
| Power | 735 kW / 1,000 hp at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) |
| Torque availability | 2,900 to 5,000 rpm |
| Induction | Two BRABUS turbochargers, RAM-AIR airbox, flow-optimised four-valve heads |
Performance
| 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 |
Transmission & Drivetrain
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic with torque converter |
| Manual control | Carbon-fibre BRABUS paddle shifters |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Differential | Electronic differential, up to 100% locking capability |
Chassis & Suspension
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link rear axle |
| Driving modes | 5 selectable modes |
| Lift system | Front and rear axle lift, approx. 25 mm; auto-lowers at 45 km/h |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheels | 21-inch BRABUS Monoblock Z-GT “Shadow Edition” forged |
| Front tyres | 275/35 ZR 21 Continental SportContact 7 Force |
| Rear tyres | 325/30 ZR 21 Continental SportContact 7 Force |
| Tyre note | Developed exclusively for the BODO |
Aerodynamics & Exhaust
| Bodywork | Exposed carbon, widened stance, deep front intakes, rear diffuser |
| Rear spoiler | Electrically deployable two-stage spoiler |
| Air-brake function | Active spoiler under heavy braking above 140 km/h |
| Exhaust | BRABUS valve-controlled high-performance system |
| Tailpipes | 3D-printed titanium, rectangular |
Body, Interior & Equipment
| Construction | Full carbon-fibre coachbuilt body |
| Finish | Piano Black (this example) |
| Interior | BRABUS Masterpiece fine leather, Shell quilting, BODO stitching |
| Detailing | Carbon trim, leather/alcantara steering wheel, carbon shift paddles, Bodo Buschmann signature, “77” logo under rear window |
| Accessories | BRABUS Masterpiece key cover, Weekender bag, indoor car cover |
Market Context
| Public price reference | More than €1 million before taxes, options and personalisation (Top Gear); over $1M (Motor1) |
| Market category | Ultra-limited coachbuilt V12 hyper-GT |
| Efficiency | 13.7 l/100 km combined · 312 g/km CO2 (class G) · EURO 6E |
| Availability | Built to order, scarcity-led |
| Price note | Verify allocation status, VAT, options, country and seller authority before comparing prices |
HYPERLUXE Listing
| BODO (this example) | Piano Black carbon body, BRABUS Masterpiece interior, Germany, €1,350,000 |
| Current count | 1 private BODO opportunity |
| Status | Off-market, reviewed before publication |
| Documentation | Allocation, chassis records and build specification released by the broker after inquiry |
The BODO sits in an unusual category. It is not a traditional manufacturer hypercar like a Ferrari Daytona SP3, Aston Martin Valkyrie or Mercedes-AMG ONE, and it is not a simple aftermarket tune either. The most accurate description is a coachbuilt 1,000 hp V12 hyper-GT: hypercar-level power and speed, but a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive 2+2 grand-touring layout rather than a mid-engine hypercar architecture. A sceptical collector may ask whether it is a genuine collector car or an expensive tuned Aston Martin; the honest answer is that it should be read as a BRABUS coachbuilt flagship with a 77-unit narrative, not as a factory Aston Martin special edition.
A BODO purchase is mostly a verification exercise. The carbon coachwork and the founder-homage story are part of the appeal, but the decisive details are the allocation status, the build number and its position within the reported 77-car run, the factory build specification, the registration and delivery status, the VAT/tax position, and whether the seller or broker holds direct authority over the car.
Because the model is recent, treat the BRABUS-quoted figures: the 5.2-litre V12 biturbo, 1,000 hp, 1,200 Nm and the published acceleration and top-speed numbers, as the solid reference, and treat the 77-unit cap and the Aston Martin Vanquish platform basis as reported by specialist media rather than fully documented. Pricing also mixes a public reference above €1 million before taxes with a finished-car premium, so use the listing dossier to reconcile the specified car’s net price, options, country and tax status.
| Verification point: why it matters | |
| Allocation status | Confirms whether the car is a real slot, an ordered car or a physical unit |
| Build number | Confirms the unit's position within the reported 77-car series |
| Chassis / VIN | Confirms the physical car and prevents duplicate-offer confusion |
| Build specification | Verifies exterior carbon, interior colour, options and bespoke details |
| Donor platform basis | Clarifies the reported Aston Martin Vanquish underpinnings |
| Price structure | Net price, gross price, VAT and options must be separated |
| BRABUS documentation | Confirms allocation, invoice path and build authenticity |
| Registration / delivery status | Matters for VAT, warranty and import/export handling |
| Transferability | Some allocations may not be freely transferable |
| Warranty | Confirms BRABUS warranty terms and market validity |
| Export documents | Important for non-EU buyers |
| Seller authority | Owner, dealer or direct broker, avoids intermediary chains |
FAQ
Model-level answers for buyers researching a BRABUS BODO.
View the listing →The BODO is widely reported as limited to 77 units, referencing 1977, the year BRABUS was founded by Bodo Buschmann. Motor1 and Top Gear both cite the 77-unit figure, so it is best read as “77 units according to specialist media and BRABUS’ 77-year-reference positioning” rather than a fully documented allocation. Any individual car should still be verified through its build number and BRABUS documentation.
The BODO uses a hand-built 5.2-litre V12 biturbo of 5,204 cm³ producing 735 kW / 1,000 hp at 6,400 rpm and 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) between 2,900 and 5,000 rpm. BRABUS quotes 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 8.5 seconds, 0-300 km/h in 23.9 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 360 km/h / 224 mph.
Specialist media including Motor1 and Top Gear describe the BODO as based on the Aston Martin Vanquish, but extensively reworked by BRABUS as a coachbuilt hyper-GT rather than a conventional tuning package. BRABUS does not clearly state the donor platform on its official page, so it should be understood as reported, not as an officially confirmed BRABUS statement.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission with torque converter, with manual control available via carbon-fibre BRABUS paddle shifters. The electronic differential can regulate traction with up to 100% locking capability, keeping the BODO closer to a high-speed rear-wheel-drive GT than an all-wheel-drive hypercar.
The more accurate description is hyper-GT, or coachbuilt high-performance Gran Turismo. It has hypercar-level power and speed, but retains a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive 2+2 grand-touring layout rather than a pure mid-engine hypercar architecture.
No. The BODO should not be presented as a factory Aston Martin special edition. It is a BRABUS coachbuilt high-performance GT, based on an Aston Martin Vanquish platform according to specialist media and re-engineered by BRABUS as its own flagship.
The collectibility argument combines BRABUS flagship status, a 1,000 hp hand-built V12, reported 77-unit production, the Bodo Buschmann tribute narrative, full coachbuilt execution and a highly distinctive design. The counter-risk is that some traditional collectors may still view it as a modified Vanquish rather than a manufacturer-built limited series.
Top Gear lists the BODO at more than €1 million before taxes, options and personalisation, and Motor1 describes it as over $1 million. The example currently presented through HYPERLUXE is referenced at €1,350,000 and is located in Germany. Actual transaction price depends on allocation status, specification, country, taxes and seller authority.
Verify allocation status, build number, BRABUS documentation, price net of taxes, specification, delivery timing, warranty, transferability, registration country, seller authority and whether the opportunity is a real direct source rather than a broker chain.
This page currently links 1 private BRABUS BODO opportunity, located in Germany. Listings are reviewed before publication and presented in a semi-anonymous format. Buyers use the inquiry form on the product page, and private details such as allocation documents, build slot information, seller identity and payment terms are released by the responsible broker after qualification. HYPERLUXE takes no commission.
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