{"id":3038,"date":"2019-05-08T09:48:11","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T08:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/?p=3038"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:46:45","slug":"brabus-7-things-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/brabus-7-things-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"7 things you should know about Brabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Brabus are recognised worldwide for their iconic transformations of Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach vehicles. Their specialty in producing sleek, state-of-the-art aftermarket tuning products, has made Brabus rise to the top spot. But what else might you not know about?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We all know <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/aftermarket\/brabus\">Brabus\u2019<\/a> <\/span>distinct taste for stylish and unique vehicle upgrades, yet the interesting appeal for this brand doesn\u2019t stop there. We uncover some fascinating facts you might be surprised to hear. From their roots to their most exclusive model \u2013 here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 HOW DID BRABUS START?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Brabus was born out of passion and the realisation of founder,<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topgear.com\/car-news\/modified\/founder-and-boss-brabus-has-died\">Bodo Buschmann<\/a><\/span>, and his natural skills at tuning cars. In 1977, Bodo\u2019s father worked at a Mercedes car dealership, and so the family was urged only to drive this model. Yet, Bodo went against his father\u2019s wishes and arrived at his father\u2019s work driving a Porsche. Bodo started to drive a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/aftermarket\/mercedes\">Mercedes-Benz<\/a> <\/span>to satisfy his father, but in order to get the speed as impressive as his Porsche he set out to overcome the challenge by adapting his car with his own varying modifications. By finding his passion, Bodo turned his hobby into a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brabus.com\/en-int\/\">world-renowned business<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-3051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcoy5-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"White and Black BRABUS 700\" width=\"740\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcoy5-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcoy5-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcoy5-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcoy5-769x400.jpg 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WHERE THEY ARE BASED?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Brabus after-market tuning parts are made in the company\u2019s headquarters in Bottrop, Germany. As the founder, Bodo Buschmann was German, the company has stayed true to its roots, yet as Brabus has expanded to reach world-domination, they are also<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brabus.com\/en-int\/brand\/brabus-history\/intro.html\">active<\/a> <\/span>in over 100 countries today.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-3046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy2-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"Brabus factory at Bottrop, Germany\" width=\"740\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy2-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy2-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy2-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy2-769x400.jpg 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3.\u00a0 \u00a0 What&#8217;S INTERESTING ABOUT THE LOGO PLACEMENT?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For every Mercedes-Benz car that\u2019s been given the Brabus transformation, they\u2019re marked with a \u2018B\u2019 across the body except for on the steering wheel. The reason for this is actually due to<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/gtspirit.com\/2016\/09\/08\/factory-visit-5-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-brabus\/\">safety regulations<\/a><\/span>; the logo on the steering wheel would cover the airbag, so it\u2019s to avoid putting the driver\u2019s safety at risk.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-3049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy4-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"Brabus\" width=\"740\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy4-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy4-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy4-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy4-769x400.jpg 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4.\u00a0 \u00a0 HOW LONG HAVE THEY BEEN AROUND FOR?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The innovative company has over 40 years of experience creating remarkable aftermarket modifications based on years of expert knowledge. Over the years, Brabus\u2019 willingness to push boundaries has given them the impressive unprecedented reputation: from the record-breaking Brabus SV12 S Biturbo Roadster to the staggering speeds of the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/carbuzz.com\/news\/brabus-bullit-world-s-most-powerful-and-expensive-mercedes-c-class\/\">Brabus Bullit<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5.\u00a0 \u00a0 HOW EXCLUSIVE WAS THE BRABUS 6X6?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Brabus Mercedes-Benz 6&#215;6 was <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/mercedes-g63-amg-6x6-is-sold-out\">manufactured<\/a><\/span> for two years, from 2013 to 2015. There were one-hundred of the G63 AMG made before the company decided to end production.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/aftermarket\/mercedes\/g63-g65-amg\/brabus-powerxtra-b40-700-for-g63-amg-w463a_15038\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-3044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy1-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"Brabus 700 6X6\" width=\"740\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy1-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy1-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy1-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy1-769x400.jpg 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6.\u00a0 \u00a0 HOW DO THEY TEST THEIR PRODUCTS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ensuring every Brabus tuning product is up to scratch requires meticulous attention and refining of the finer details. With their large team of specialists housed in their headquarters, they have the capability to perfect<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brabus.com\/en-int\/brand\/who-we-are.html\">everything in-house<\/a>.<\/span> With so much expertise at their fingertips, Brabus can perform almost everything, including the paintwork, under the same roof.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-3052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy6-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"Brabus testing garage\" width=\"740\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy6-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy6-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy6-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/bcopy6-769x400.jpg 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>7.\u00a0 \u00a0 HOW ECO-FRIENDLY ARE BRABUS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Crafting an astonishing 6,500 cars every year, Brabus has built a remarkable reputation as one of the largest tuning brands in the world. Yet, Brabus don\u2019t just consider the astonishing performance vehicle features; they\u2019re also environmentally friendly. All the Brabus tuned engines feature<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.germancarbiz.com\/index.php?id=38\">low fuel consumption<\/a>,<\/span> which helps to reduce pollution and smog.<\/p>\n<p>With their desire to constantly push boundaries, Brabus has managed to achieve greatness with their record-breaking innovativeness, and they aren\u2019t slowing down anytime soon.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/aftermarket\/brabus\">We are an authorised Brabus dealer. Discover all the aftermarket tuning products<\/a> <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/aftermarket\/brabus\">online at Scuderia Car Parts today<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brabus are recognised worldwide for their iconic transformations of Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach vehicles. Their specialty in producing sleek, state-of-the-art aftermarket tuning products, has made Brabus rise to the top spot. But what else might you not know about? We all know Brabus\u2019 distinct taste for stylish and unique vehicle upgrades, yet the interesting appeal [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":3043,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,4],"tags":[269,376],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3038"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3038"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3038\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6136,"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3038\/revisions\/6136"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scuderiacarparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}