Overview
- Brabus publicly launched the Bodo Cabriolet as the open variant of its Bodo hyper‑GT, presenting a coachbuilt carbon body and bespoke build process that the company says is produced in Bottrop.
- The car uses a Brabus‑reworked Aston Martin 5.2‑liter twin‑turbo V12 rated at about 1,000 PS and up to 1,200 Nm sent to the rear wheels through an eight‑speed automatic, with manufacturer figures of 0–100 km/h in roughly 3.0 seconds and an electronically limited top speed near 359–360 km/h.
- Production is strictly limited: Brabus plans a combined run of 77 examples across coupé and cabriolet versions and lists a base price for the Cabriolet of €1,077,000.
- Key bespoke features include a folding two‑tone Jacquard roof that opens in under 15 seconds, active aerodynamics with an electrically deployed rear wing, 22‑inch Monoblock wheels on Pirelli P Zero tires, and a blockchain‑based Digital Product Passport developed with the Aura Blockchain Consortium.
- Public reaction has split between enthusiasm from collectors for the craft and performance and criticism over the car’s seven‑figure cost, expected running expenses and the environmental footprint of a limited‑run V12 convertible, while Brabus highlights its multi‑year in‑house coachbuilding project rooted in the company’s founder.