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Brabus remains one of the defining names in the premium tuning world, and the legacy of the German aftermarket specialist’s founder continues to be felt in more than one way. Eight years after Bodo Buschmann passed away, his son, Constantin Buschmann, brought the Brabus Bodo to life with the help of the Aston Martin Vanquish. Now, Brabus has removed the roof. Unveiled on Friday at Monterey Car Week’s The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering, the Brabus Bodo Cabriolet is the natural evolution of the Bodo Coupe, complete with its dramatic proportions.

At the heart of the Bodo Cabriolet is its bodywork, which is coach-built from carbon fibre. Brabus even runs its own composites facility to make sure the carbon fibre components meet its quality benchmarks. That level of precision becomes even more important when integrating the electrically operated folding roof, which can be opened or closed in under 15 seconds.

The rear of the Bodo Cabriolet is where Brabus’s coachbuilding expertise is especially evident. The 79.8 inch-wide rear section rises powerfully into the rear haunches of the V-12 convertible, while active aerodynamics are integrated into the boot area. A carbon fibre rear spoiler deploys as speed builds, and during heavy braking above 87 mph, the spoiler rotates into a more upright position to function as an air brake. A carbon fibre rear diffuser completes the tail section and also helps frame the titanium exhaust finishers.

“The Brabus Bodo is both the next step for the brand and a tribute to my father, Bodo Buschmann. The name and the story behind it are a deliberate homage to him,” said Brabus CEO and owner Constantin Buschmann. “I must have spoken to him about a project like this a hundred times. A large, attitude-forward gran turismo that truly embodies the Brabus DNA while also having a completely unique identity of its own. In the end, we had to work eight years to turn this dream into reality—and now, we’re taking it one step further with a bold, progressive cabriolet designed in every detail exactly as he would have driven it.”

For Brabus, performance matters just as much as proportions. Although it begins with the Vanquish’s 12-cylinder core, the 5.2-litre twin-turbo V-12 has been extensively reworked with a ram-air airbox, high-efficiency charge-air cooling, two special turbochargers, and a stainless-steel exhaust system featuring four tailpipes produced using 3D metal-printing technology. The result is 1000 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 885 lb-ft of torque from 2900 rpm to 5000 rpm. All of that output is delivered to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission and an electronically controlled differential.

That extraordinary performance translates into serious pace. Brabus says the Bodo Cabriolet can sprint from 0-62 miles per hours in 3.0 seconds, while 0-124 mph takes 8.5 seconds. The company also claims an electronically limited top speed of 223 mph. Even more remarkable is Brabus’s figure that the Bodo Cabriolet can reach 186 mph from a standstill in 23.9 seconds.

On the dynamic front, a double wishbone front suspension is paired with KW-supplied, electronically controlled, adaptive aluminium struts at all four corners, while the rear uses a multi-link suspension arrangement. A lift system is included as standard as well. Another defining element is the set of monoblock 22-inch forged wheels wrapped in Bodo-specific Pirelli P Zero tyres. The braking package is suitably substantial too, with six-piston calipers at all four corners.

The focus on luxury continues inside the Bodo Cabriolet. Both the coupe and convertible are configured in a 2+2 layout, and the cabin is fully customisable. Brabus “Shell” quilting extends across the leather-trimmed cockpit floor, rear deck, luggage compartment, floor mats, and boot liner. While some elements, including stainless-steel entry panels and sculpted leather seats, are standard, most Bodo models will be tailored to the individual preferences of each owner.

Brabus says production of the Bodo Cabriolet will be limited to 77 units. The base price for each Bodo Cabrio will begin at $1.24 million, and it is easy to imagine the allocation process being highly competitive.