Brabus Bodo Debuts As 1,000 HP V12 Hyper-GT Based On Aston Martin Vanquish

KUALA LUMPUR,MAY,2026 – Brabus has officially introduced the Bodo, a dramatic new limited-production hyper-GT that marks a major step for the German performance brand as it moves deeper into the world of coachbuilt cars.

The Brabus Bodo is based on the Aston Martin Vanquish, but it has been extensively reworked with a bespoke design, upgraded mechanical package and a more aggressive grand tourer identity. The car is also named as a tribute to Brabus founder Bodo Buschmann, making it one of the most personal models in the company’s history.

Unlike many Brabus models that are traditionally associated with Mercedes-Benz platforms, the Bodo uses the Aston Martin Vanquish as its foundation. However, Brabus has reshaped the car with a custom carbon-fibre body, a longer and more imposing front profile, large air intakes, a vented bonnet, slim lighting elements and a dramatic rear design.

Under the bonnet, the Brabus Bodo is powered by a 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine producing 1,000 hp and 1,200 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission, giving the car proper old-school GT character in an era increasingly dominated by hybrid and electrified performance cars.

Performance figures are equally serious. Brabus says the Bodo can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in around three seconds and reach a top speed of 360 km/h, or about 224 mph. That puts the model firmly in hypercar territory while still retaining the layout and character of a long-distance grand tourer.

The car’s exterior is one of its biggest highlights. The Brabus Bodo features a full carbon-fibre body wrapped around an aluminium structure, giving it a more muscular and theatrical appearance than the standard Vanquish. Its front end is more squared-off and aggressive, while the rear section adopts a sleek, boat-tail-inspired shape with an active spoiler.

At the back, the Bodo gets slim LED taillights, illuminated Brabus lettering, a large rear diffuser and quad exhaust tips arranged in a stacked layout. The active rear spoiler can adjust depending on speed and driving conditions, helping improve stability and aerodynamic performance.

The car rides on 21-inch forged Brabus Monoblock wheels, wrapped in performance tyres. Combined with its low-slung body, dark carbon finish and wide stance, the Bodo carries a stealthy hyper-GT presence that separates it visually from the Aston Martin model underneath.

Inside, the Aston Martin connection remains visible through elements such as the infotainment system, dashboard layout and switchgear. However, Brabus has added its own luxury treatment with new leather upholstery, Alcantara, exposed carbon-fibre trim, custom stitching and large carbon-fibre paddle shifters.

The Bodo is configured as a 2+2 grand tourer, meaning it is not designed purely as a track-focused machine. It still offers usable front comfort, rear seating space and a luggage area, supporting Brabus’ positioning of the model as a high-performance long-distance GT rather than a stripped-out supercar.

Brabus has also equipped the car with adaptive suspension developed with KW Automotive, multiple drive modes and a front axle lift system to help the low coupe deal with ramps or uneven roads. These features reinforce its role as a road-going luxury performance car, despite its extreme output.

Production will be limited to just 77 units worldwide, a number that pays tribute to 1977, the year Brabus was founded. Pricing reportedly starts from around one million euros before taxes and optional personalisation packages.

The launch of the Bodo also signals a broader shift in Brabus’ identity. The company has long been known as a high-performance tuner, especially for Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Smart vehicles. With the Bodo, Brabus is presenting itself not only as a tuner but also as a coachbuilder capable of creating exclusive, limited-run performance cars with their own visual identity.

For collectors, the Brabus Bodo will likely appeal because of its rarity, V12 powertrain, Vanquish foundation and tribute status. In a market where many performance brands are moving toward electrification, a 1,000 hp twin-turbo V12 grand tourer stands out as a bold and deliberately emotional statement.

Overall, the Brabus Bodo is more than just a modified Aston Martin Vanquish. It is a limited-edition coachbuilt hyper-GT that combines extreme power, carbon-fibre design, luxury customisation and emotional brand heritage into one of Brabus’ most ambitious creations to date.