Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Brabus 750 Bodo Buschmann

Brabus has been on a constant roll these past few months as they have introduced numerous fresh projects. The latest is called the Bodo Buschmann, after the tuner’s founder, and it builds on the new Mercedes-AMG SL 63.
 

Staying true to its Brabus legacy, this open-top roadster has received a few upgrades on the outside, some tweaks made to the cabin, and a power boost, wrapped in an eye-watering price tag that we will reveal in just a few moments.
 

There’s no mistaking it for anything else other than a Brabus, as it boasts the large logo on the grille, which came from the aftermarket world. Said to reduce front lift at high speeds, the new apron was also signed by Brabus, and so were the fender attachments, rear spoiler, diffuser, and tailpipes that are part of the new exhaust system. Made of carbon fiber, the add-ons are joined by the new 10.5×21-inch front and 12×22-inch rear wheels with a three-spoke design, wrapped in 275/35 and 335/25 tires, respectively.
 
A lowering module and a set of sports springs are part of the chassis upgrades, and the brake calipers bear the tuner’s signature. More Brabus touches can be seen in the cabin, which features embossed 77 signets, a nod to the year 1977 when Brabus was founded, quilting pattern on the seats, black piping, black leather upholstery, and a few other things. The main theme here is black on black, and we think it looks great on the SL 63.
 

Brabus’ engineers gave the 4.0-liter V8 engine new turbochargers, a high-performance exhaust system with actively-controlled valves, and probably new software. The result is 750 ps (739 hp/552 kW) produced at 6,300 rpm and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque. With the extra oomph, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 is capable of sprinting to 100 kph (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds and up to 315 kph (196 mph). By comparison, the stock one is three-tenths slower, has an identical top speed, and enjoys 585 ps (577 hp/430 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft).
 
Only 25 copies of the Brabus 750 Bodo Buschmann Edition will ever be made, and each one costs an arm and a leg. The tuner has this model listed for sale on its website with a €400,482.36 price tag attached to it, including tax. That equals to $439,405 at the current exchange rates, and it represents a hefty premium over the stock roadster, which is offered from €194,535.25 ($213,442) in its home market of Germany and $178,100 in the United States. For that kind of money, you could get a brand new Ferrari F8 Tributo, and you’d have more than $100k to spare, so does this tuned SL 63 sound like a good idea?