BRABUS debuted the BODO Cabriolet at The Quail by The Peninsula on August 14, 2026, during Monterey car Week, and it arrives as one of the most technically ambitious open top cars ever built. It is a hand built, coachbuilt, carbon fibre bodied, 1,000 horsepower open top supercar built in a limited edition of just 77 units worldwide. It costs more than most houses. And it will almost certainly sell out before you finish reading this post.

The BODO Cabriolet is a coachbuilt car, which means it is not designed from scratch on a blank sheet of paper. It takes an existing vehicle and rebuilds it so completely that the original is almost unrecognisable.

The Bodo’s Aston Martin underpinnings may be familiar, but there are no signs of the donor vehicle when it is viewed from the outside.

To build the open top version, the company took an Aston Martin Vanquish Volante and gave it a completely new exterior that looks like a land yacht.

The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is already one of the most beautiful and expensive convertibles in the world. BRABUS has taken that car, stripped away the exterior, and rebuilt it with an entirely new carbon fibre body, a new front face, new aerodynamics, a more powerful engine tune, a completely redesigned interior, and their own bespoke wheels and suspension setup. What emerges is something that shares a platform with the Vanquish but looks and performs like nothing else on the road.

The BODO CABRIOLET looks nothing like a standard Vanquish. BRABUS has given it a new front end, wider fenders, large side intakes, and a very aggressive rear. Almost every visible panel is made from carbon fiber, and even small details like air intakes can feature real gold accents.

The car is long and low, with a length of about 199.3 inches, a width of 79.8 inches, and a height of 51.3 inches. That gives it a strong road presence and a hyper GT feel rather than a compact supercar shape. The all black paint and dark wheels add to the “stealth fighter” look.

Because only 77 will be built, each one is meant to feel unique. Buyers can choose special colors, interior materials, and custom details, but the core design stays true to the BODO concept.

Under the long hood sits the heart of the car: a 5.2 liter twin turbo V12. BRABUS has upgraded the turbos, cooling, and engine management to reach 1,000 hp and 1,200 Nm of torque. This is one of the most powerful naturally styled V12 grand tourers you can buy today.

Performance figures are serious for a large open top car:

• 0 to 62 mph: 3.0 seconds

• 0 to 186 mph: 23.9 seconds

• Top Speed: 223 mph (360 km/h)

The rear wheel drive layout and the eight speed automatic help deliver power in a smooth but very strong way. The car also uses an electronically controlled differential to manage traction.

Fuel use and emissions are not the main focus here. Combined fuel consumption is around 13.7 liters per 100 km, and CO2 emissions are about 312 g per km. This is a car built for passion, not for daily economy.

Inside, the BODO CABRIOLET feels like a luxury lounge with a sporty edge. BRABUS has removed almost all plastic and replaced it with leather, carbon fiber, metal, and other high grade materials. The seats, door panels, and dashboard are all wrapped in premium leather with special stitching.

The driver gets a modern digital instrument cluster and a large central screen for navigation, media, and vehicle settings. The steering wheel is thick and sporty, with paddle shifters and controls for driving modes. Every switch and knob feels solid and well made.

Because this is a two seat grand tourer, the cabin is focused on the driver and front passenger. There is enough space for long trips, but the main goal is comfort, style, and a sense of occasion. The sound of the V12 is also part of the experience, especially with the roof down.

The BODO CABRIOLET is priced at €1,077,000 before tax, which is about $1,242,000 at current exchange rates. That is €77,000 more than the Coupe version, which starts at around €1,000,000.

Only 77 examples of the Cabriolet will be built, and they are sold as a separate limited series from the 77 Coupes. This makes each car very rare and helps protect its value for collectors. Most buyers are expected to come from regions with a strong supercar culture and fewer emission limits for such low volume cars.

The BRABUS BODO CABRIOLET is one of the most extreme open-top grand tourers of this decade. It mixes a huge V12 engine, a bold carbon fiber body, and a very limited production run into a car that feels more like a rolling sculpture than a normal vehicle. It is not the most practical car, and it is far from cheap. But for the right buyer, it offers something that almost no other car can: a 1,000 hp V12 convertible with a top speed of 223 mph and only 77 siblings in the whole world.