Brabus isn’t any stranger in relation to modifying and tuning production cars but its latest creation goes the additional mile by being its first coachbuilt offering. Called the Bodo, it takes the shape of a 2+2 GT coupe that carries a base price of a million euros (about RM4.6 million).
Some might giggle on the name but those that know the history of the German company might be aware that ‘Bodo’ refers to Bodo Buschmann, the founding father of Brabus, who passed away in April 2018. Fun fact: the corporate’s name is derived from the primary three letters of the surnames of Buschmann and Klaus Brackmann, the latter being the corporate’s co-founder.
The Bodo starts out life as an Aston Martin Vanquish before Brabus replaces the body with a completely latest one made out of carbon-fibre, keeping only the roof. The wow factor starts with wide shoulders that lead right into a rear boat tail, which is accompanied by a particular taillight signature, an integrated diffuser, a deployable two-stage spoiler and dual stacked tailpipes.
Equally as arresting is the massive grille with its vertical bars on the front, that are joined by large air intakes below and angular headlamps that provide a correct “villain” look. A set of 21-inch Brabus Monoblock Z-GT ‘Shadow Edition’ wheels add to the sinister persona and supply the alluring stance.
Behind the wheels are carbon-ceramic brake discs paired with six-piston callipers, while the Continental SportContact 7 Force tyres are also developed specifically for this automobile. These measure 275/35 on the front and an enormous 325/30 on the rear.
Inside, elements of the Vanquish are plain to see, apart from the air vents which were replaced with ones that resemble what you’ll find in Mercedes-Benz cars. The inside gets the corporate’s quilted seats and lots of carbon-fibre components, all set in a dark theme that appears appropriate.
As it is a Brabus, the powertrain also gets breathed upon to supply more power. Where the usual Vanquish had a 5.2 litre turbocharged V12 that makes 835 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque, the Bodo is rated at 1,000 PS and 1,200 Nm, the latter available from just 2,900 rpm as much as 5,000 rpm. To realize the added grunt, there are latest turbos, tweaked cylinder heads, an upgraded fuel management system in addition to a brand new exhaust.
An eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission and electronically control differential send drive to the rear wheels, enabling the Bodo to get from 0-100 km/h in only three seconds and on to a top speed of 360 km/h. Only 77 units of the Bodo might be produced for the world, with the figure being a tribute to Brabus’ founding 12 months of 1977.
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