Brabus 750 Bodo Buschmann Edition Adds Serious Power to the Mercedes-AMG SL 63
Brabus will build just 25 units of this very special Mercedes-AMG SL 63, which pays homage to the company’s founder in many ways.
Of the many tuners that bless various Mercedes-Benz models with more power and elevated looks, Brabus is certainly one of the more reputable outfits on the planet, having churned out all kinds of cool rides over the years.
Its latest – the Brabus 750 Bodo Buschmann Edition – continues that tradition with the relatively new Mercedes-AMG SL 63, a more refined and modern version of the classic roadster that’s existed in the automaker’s lineup for a very long time now. In this case, however, it’s a bit more special than most Brabus builds, for a number of reasons.
For starters, this particular Mercedes-AMG SL 63 is named after the founder of Brabus – Bodo Buschmann – which means that, well, it better be pretty darn special. And in many aspects it certainly is – this is a machine that’s being limited to just 25 units in total, making it a rare, instant collectible of sorts.
But the inspiration behind its construction is a picture from 1996 showing Buschmann driving around in a Mercedes 600 SL sans its hood, showing off the fortified V12 powerplant sitting in the engine bay.
Brabus notes that this particular photo is not only one of its more iconic, but that it also encapsulates “everything we stand for” in a single shot.
Thus, it has recreated that special moment with the new Mercedes-AMG SL 63 based Brabus 750 Bodo Buschmann Edition, which comes from the factory with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 churning out 577 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque.
Brabus replaces those turbos with its own, gives it a new exhaust, and adds a custom tune, which lifts output to an impressive 750 horsepower and 664 pound-feet.
That’s good enough to propel this ultra-limited edition model from 0-62 mph in 3.3 seconds, which is impressive by any measure. As one might imagine, however, Brabus gave its namesake machine a host of other custom touches, starting on the outside with a carbon fiber front spoiler, grille, and inserts, carbon fiber front fender attachments, a carbon rear spoiler and diffuser, and Brabus badging throughout.
The whole thing is capped off with a set of forged 21- and 22-inch Brabus Monoblock II Evo Platinum Edition wheels, with carbon ceramic brakes and sport springs residing underneath.
The treatment is capped off with a plush interior upgrade consisting of the Brabus “Masterpiece” treatment, which includes new breathable black leather with a nice quilted pattern, “77” signets to celebrate 1977 – the year the company was founded – and some additional high-gloss carbon elements.
As for cost, well, the Brabus Bodo Buschmann Edition isn’t exactly cheap, with a price tag of $369,565. But given its rarity and prominence, we imagine that the company won’t have any trouble finding 25 folks with the means and desire to nab one of these special machines.
Photos: Brabus
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