- Brabus has unveiled a new coachbuilt model called the Bodo.
- It features a unique carbon fiber body and a 2+2 interior.
- Power comes from a twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 producing 986 hp.
Following a leak back in March, Brabus has unveiled the all-new Bodo. It honors company founder Bodo Buschmann and will be limited to 77 units globally.
Unveiled at the FuoriConcorso in Italy, the model is a departure for Brabus and is an idea they’ve been toying around with for nearly two decades. The resulting Gran Turismo appears to be loosely based on the Aston Martin Vanquish, although you’ll have to look closely to spot the British connection.
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Starting up front, there’s an aggressive front end that mixes elements from the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 with the Ford Mustang RTR. That’s an odd combination, but the car features a prominent grille that is flanked by two ram air intakes. We can also see unique LED matrix headlights and a sizable splitter.
The car’s carbon fiber bodywork looks fantastic as there’s a long hood and a rakish windscreen that flows into a gently sloping roof. Besides soft curves, there’s a fixed panoramic glass roof and 21-inch wheels wrapped in specially developed Continental SportContact 7 Force tires. The latter are backed up by a carbon-ceramic braking system with discs measuring 16.1 inches (410 mm) front and 14.1 inches (360 mm) rear.
The aerodynamic rear end is notable for having stacked tailpipes and a power deployable spoiler. The latter flips up to act as an air brake under heavy braking at speeds above 87 mph (140 km/h).
The Bodo measures 199.3 inches (5,062 mm) long, 79.8 inches (2,027 mm) wide, and 51.4 inches (1,305 mm) tall. That’s quite a bit longer than the Vanquish, which only spans 191.1 inches (4,855 mm).
A Familiar Interior
While the greenhouse hints at the Aston Martin ties, the 2+2 interior is what really gives it away. Most key components carryover from the Vanquish, although there’s a revamped dashboard with new circular air vents. They’re joined by a lightly revised steering wheel with carbon fiber trim and a “B” logo.
Brabus didn’t say much about the cabin, but it features a mix of premium leather and carbon fiber. Designers also installed Shadow Gray accents, special sill plates, and ergonomically contoured seats that are “designed to provide both exceptional comfort and strong lateral support during dynamic driving.” The seats are also notable for having the silhouette of the car embroidered on the backrests.
A V12 Heart
Power comes from a twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 engine that produces 986 hp (735 kW / 1,000 PS) and 885 lb-ft (1,200 Nm) of torque. That trounces the 824 hp (614 kW / 835 PS) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) generated by the Vanquish.
The engine is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which enables the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in three seconds flat and 0-186 mph (0-300 km/h) in 23.9 seconds. Given enough room, the Bodo will eventually top out at 223 hp (360 km/h).
Sticking with the performance theme, the car has an aluminum monocoque and a dry weight of 3,911 lbs (1,774 kg). The model also sports a double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension that was developed in collaboration with KW. To prevent scraping the bottom, there’s a front lift system that provides an extra 0.9 inches (25 mm) of clearance.
Rounding out the highlights are a 50.2/49.8 weight distribution and an assortment of driver assistance systems. The latter include automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, lane-change assist, blind-spot monitoring, and traffic sign recognition.
Pricing starts at €1,000,000 ($1.16 million), but buyers will get keys and a weekender bag in the same leather as their car’s interior. The Bodo also has a “blockchain-based digital product passport” in the cargo compartment and it “provides verified documentation of authenticity, ownership, and vehicle specification.”
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