Supercar Blondie shares exclusive look at BRABUS Bodo, the first ever coach build from BRABUS
Published on May 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Supercar Blondie traveled to Monaco to take a closer look at the most important BRABUS ever made, the BRABUS Bodo.
This is the first-ever coach build by BRABUS, and nearly everything you see here was built by the German tuner.
As is typical for a BRABUS, the car features signature touches of flair.
The engine bay, for example, is adorned with gold flakes.
The key element of the BRABUS Bodo
Alex Hirschi – aka Supercar Blondie – went to Monaco to take a closer look at what is arguably the most important BRABUS ever made.
That’s because BRABUS is a German tuner with a very specific and unique design language, but they generally work on other vehicles built by other companies.
Alex herself, for example, used to have a BRABUS G-Wagen.
But this is different, because the Bodo was built by BRABUS from scratch.
Visually, the Bodo looks like a hypercar but also a streamlined, slender GT.
At the front, you’ve got slim 3D headlights, a massive grille and a subtle carbon fiber splitter.
At the rear, the standalone, crystal-shaped taillights dominate, complemented by large titanium exhaust pipes and a retractable wing.
If you’re squeezing your brain, trying to work out if there’s a similarity between this and other GTs, well, there is.
That’s because the chassis and the engine are borrowed from the Aston Martin Vanquish.
Under the hood lives an Aston 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 capable of producing up to 1,000 horsepower but, and this is an important distinction, this car was designed to combine raw power with GT-like features.
Which becomes evident when you look at the lavish interior with the extremely thick and comfortable-looking seats.
This GT is a tribute to the company’s founder
The Bodo is the first and foremost a tribute to the company’s founder.
The company was founded in 1977 by Klaus Brackmann and Bodo Buschmann.
But Brackmann apparently left the company right away, leaving Buschmann at the helm of the business.
Throughout his tenure, Buschmann always had a dream in mind of creating a Grand Tourer that wasn’t based on someone else’s car.
Bodo passed away in 2018 and now his son, Constantin, decided to honor his memory by finally unveiling a BRABUS-made GT.
And, of course, that’s what the name stands for.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
