Jensen Interceptor revived as supercharged V8-powered GT
Words: Andrew Sluys
Jensen has announced the revival of its iconic Interceptor nameplate, which hasn’t been used for almost half a decade.
It has made its debut on a prototype that looks more like a Ford Mustang GTD than a sporty British coupe like it once was.
Dubbed the Interceptor GTX, this track-only machine is reportedly going to spawn a road-going version later on.
Penned by the British Avant Design, the body uses a combination of aluminum and carbon fibre panels.
While only carrying two doors, there’s no denying the sheer size of this Interceptor, which looks to be North of 4.5-metres.
Power comes from a supercharged 6.8-litre V8 engine that started out as a General Motors block.
After the Houston-based Late Model Engines worked their magic, only around 20 per cent of the original engine remains, producing a hefty 715kW.
According to Jensen, this is a relatively tame tune, and the engine can be wound up to 900kW and 1,500Nm if it’s needed.
In the track-only variant, this engine is paired with a six-speed sequential transaxle which features straight cut gearing.
As you’d expect, it features all the racing goodies such as a carbon fibre driveshaft, custom aluminum double-wishbone suspension, and Nitron three-way adjustable dampers.
On the inside, it’s all very race car with bucket seats, a roll cage, and racing harnesses.
This Interceptor GTX will first spawn a production GTR for track use, with a road-going GT coming at a later date.
Jensen also notes around 80 per cent of the GTX’s interior and exterior components will carry over into the GT.
An exact timeline for this version is yet to be announced, but it will likely be produced in both right and left-hand drive.
