Brabus has introduced the Bodo, a new limited-production 2+2 gran turismo created around an idea long associated with company founder Bodo Buschmann. According to Brabus, Buschmann had repeatedly spoken about building a large coupé with the character of a grand touring car, drawing from the golden age of the automobile while translating that influence into a modern Brabus form. The Bodo is presented as the realization of that concept, and its name directly refers to the man who founded Brabus in Bottrop in 1977.
Production is limited to 77 cars worldwide, with Brabus planning annual production of between 10 and 15 vehicles. The number is also reflected in the “77” logo beneath the rear window, marking the year in which Bodo Buschmann established the company.
The body has been constructed from high-strength carbon fiber, with aerodynamic efficiency treated as a central requirement. Brabus states that the car was developed with a target top speed of 360 km/h, and the bodywork reflects that purpose. The front is defined by LED matrix headlights and a radiator grille with 13 vertical slats, while the rear spoiler deploys automatically at higher speeds and adjusts its position in stages according to aerodynamic demand.
Power comes from a hand-built 5.2-liter V12 biturbo engine. The unit uses two flow-optimized four-valve cylinder heads, a modern fuel injection system and a Brabus high-performance turbo system with a RAM-AIR airbox. Output is listed at 735 kW, or 1,000 hp, at 6,400 rpm, with maximum torque of 1,200 Nm. Brabus gives a 0–100 km/h time of 3.0 seconds, while top speed is electronically limited to 360 km/h.
The Bodo’s stance is supported by 21-inch Brabus Monoblock Z-GT “Shadow Edition” forged wheels. At the front, the car uses 9.5Jx21 wheels with 275/35 ZR 21 Continental SportContact 7 Force tires developed specifically for the Bodo. At the rear, 325/30 ZR 21 tires are mounted on 11.5-inch-wide wheels, giving the driven axle the tire section needed for traction and lateral stability.
The exterior finish shown by Brabus is Piano Black, and the cabin follows the same restrained color approach. Inside, the Bodo uses smooth black leather, contrasting black Nubuck leather and carbon-fiber elements. The interior also carries details connected to the car’s identity, including Bodo Buschmann’s embroidered signature in the door panels and an embroidered outline of the Bodo on the seat backrests.
Brabus lists combined fuel consumption at 13.7 l/100 km, with CO₂ emissions of 312 g/km and energy efficiency class G. These figures place the Bodo firmly in the world of high-output combustion grand tourers, where the technical emphasis remains on displacement, turbocharging, aerodynamic stability and long-distance performance rather than electrified assistance.
For knowledgeable supercar enthusiasts, the Bodo is defined by a clear set of ingredients: a carbon-fiber body, a front design shaped around a 13-slat grille and bespoke lighting, an active rear spoiler, a hand-built 5.2-liter V12 biturbo, 1,000 hp, 1,200 Nm of torque, and a 360 km/h electronically limited maximum speed. It is also one of the rare cases where a new Brabus model is built not only around performance figures, but around an idea attributed directly to the company’s founder.