A V12 farewell with a name: Brabus turns its founder's story into a 1000 hp coupe

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BRABUS has unveiled the BODO — a new supercar that exists for more reasons than just another headline horsepower figure. The model is dedicated to Bodo Buschmann, the founder of the brand, and is positioned as part of the marque's legacy rather than an ordinary tuning project. A total of 77 cars will be built worldwide.

The body is made entirely of high-strength carbon fibre, with shapes calculated for aerodynamic efficiency. Under the bonnet sits a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 producing 1000 hp and 1200 Nm of torque. The BRABUS BODO accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, with top speed electronically capped at 360 km/h.

The wheels became part of the project too. The supercar gets concave 21-inch BRABUS Monoblock Z-GT Shadow Edition rims wrapped in Continental SportContact 7 Force tyres sized 275/35 ZR21. They were developed specifically for the BODO — the task wasn't cosmetic but engineering: to keep all that power planted on the road.

The cabin is dressed in black: smooth leather paired with contrasting Nubuck and carbon-fibre inlays. Inside, you'll find Bodo Buschmann's signature and the embroidered silhouette of the BRABUS BODO — details that remind you instantly why the car carries that name.

BRABUS has long sold not just speed but the effect of arrival. The BODO fits that logic perfectly: 1000 hp, carbon fibre, V12, a limited run and the personal story of the brand. This is a car for people who are no longer satisfied with merely a quick Mercedes with a few upgrades. What they're buying isn't the seconds to 100 km/h, but the right to own one of 77 cars tied to the name of the man with whom BRABUS began.