Update: The Brabus Bodo is likely to be based on the Aston Martin Vanquish. While it appears longer compared to the SL, the rake of the windscreen and the window line match that of the Vanquish. Also, the mirrors on the Bodo V12 are the same used on the V12-powered Vanquish.
March 19, 2026
Recently, German tuner Brabus teased a new car on their social media. The teaser images didn’t reveal much, except for a unique ’77’ logo, and hinted at a sleek coupe body style.
In case you’re wondering what Brabus has been up to, this is it – the Brabus Bodo, a new front-engined coupe with a sinister design, in true Brabus style. The car is named after the company’s founder Bodo Buschmann, and the ’77’ logo is a nod to the year when the company was established in Bottrop, Germany.
The Brabus Bodo is likely to be based on the new Mercedes-Benz SL. The exterior design appears to be inspired by the Vision Maybach 6 concept. It features a long hood with a prominent crease in the centre and a sharknose-style front end. It has massively flared rear fenders and a sloping roofline. The rear fascia has a unique design and features quad LED taillights with the ‘Brabus’ lettering in the centre and quad exhausts in a double-stacked configuration.
Bodo Buschmann loved the V12. He created the insane Brabus SL 7.3S powered by a 7.3-liter V12 engine. Hence, there’s a good chance that the new Brabus Bodo could have a V12 under the hood.
