30.08.2025

The Bufori CS8: Malaysia’s ultra-luxury supercar that redefines Merdeka

Discover the Bufori CS8, Malaysia’s handcrafted ultra-high performance grand tourer. With 810 horsepower, exquisite craftsmanship, and patriotic spirit, it proves that Malaysian engineering can rival Europe’s finest.

Photos courtesy of Bufori.

Words: Ned, Motoring Writer

 

As Malaysia prepares to celebrate its 68th Merdeka, one homegrown marque reminds us that true independence isn't political - it's the audacity to dream, create, and compete on the world stage.

In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, tucked away in Kepong, Bufori Motor Car Company has been quietly crafting automotive poetry for nearly four decades. This week, as the nation prepares to unfurl the Jalur Gemilang, Bufori unveils its most ambitious creation: the CS8, an Ultra High Performance Grand Tourer that embodies the Malaysian spirit of boleh.

The timing is no coincidence. This is a car that celebrates not just automotive excellence, but the very essence of what it means to be proudly, unapologetically Malaysian.

Power Meets Patriotism

Beneath the CS8's sculpted carbon-kevlar monocoque lies a 6.4-litre supercharged V8 that unleashes 810 horsepower of pure Malaysian fury. This isn't merely an engine; it's a declaration that Malaysia doesn't just participate in the global automotive conversation - it leads it.

With 750 wheel horsepower transmitted through an 8-speed paddle-shift transmission, the CS8 delivers performance that would make European rivals pause in respectful silence. At just 1,550 kilograms, with perfectly balanced weight distribution, it achieves that most elusive quality: being both beast and beauty, depending on the driver's intent.

Multi-link suspension, tuned by Malaysian engineers who understand both the smoothness of highways and the challenge of mountain passes, ensures comfort never compromises control. Brembo 6-piston callipers and Michelin high-performance tyres complete a package that's entirely conceived, designed, and built within Malaysian borders.

Craftsmanship as National Identity

Step inside the CS8, and you enter a realm where traditional Malaysian artisanal heritage meets cutting-edge technology. Electrically adjustable Recaro seats, wrapped in the world's finest leathers, represent more than luxury - they're proof that Malaysian craftsmen can exceed standards set by the world's most prestigious ateliers.

Each CS8 is entirely bespoke, a rolling canvas where owner and craftsman collaborate. No assembly line mentality here - this is automotive couture, where every detail reflects not just personal taste but national capability.

A Merdeka Moment

"The CS8 represents the pinnacle of Bufori's design and engineering capabilities," reflects founder Gerry Khouri. "It is predictable, forgiving, and durable. A Grand Tourer you can trust."

This philosophy resonates as Malaysia marks another year of independence. Just as the nation declared sovereignty in 1957, choosing its own path, Bufori has charted its course through boutique automotive manufacturing. Where others see impossibility, Bufori sees opportunity.

General Manager Felix Haller captures this sentiment: "The CS8 is the culmination of years of vision, planning, and innovation." These words could describe Malaysia itself - a nation built on vision, sustained by planning, and propelled by innovation.

The Road Ahead

Unveiled at Menara Affin in TRX - Malaysia's newest architectural symbol - the CS8 represents Malaysia reaching skyward, refusing to be constrained by others' expectations. For the discerning gentleman, it offers genuine uniqueness in our homogenised world.

As Malaysia enters its 68th year of independence, the CS8 serves as both celebration and promise. In a world of automotive conformity, Bufori dares to be different, to be Malaysian, to be magnificent.

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