An iconic nameplate from classic British motoring, the Jensen Interceptor is set to be revived later this year as a V8-powered “luxury GT car,” marking 60 years since the original was unveiled to the world. The reborn Jensen says that it is working on a “clean-sheet” design for the new Interceptor.
Details are scarce at the moment but the new car is purported to be “inspired” by the original Jensen Interceptor, as opposed to just being named after it, with the company boss stressing that this is not going to be a “restomod.”
Technical details are also unknown at the moment but, according to Jensen, it will feature an aluminium chassis and “bespoke” V8 engine to provide a “fully analogue” driving experience. That implies the possibility of a manual gearbox but we will have to wait until its reveal to find out.
The new model will be British, with Jensen International Automotive (JIA) based in Banbury. It has restored and re-engineered original Interceptors for decades.
“Taking the theme of the luxury British GT to fresh, thoroughly modern heights, JIA’s first car is designed and engineered from the ground up to deliver an unmatched, deeply immersive, V8-powered driving experience,” David Duerden, Jensen International Automotive managing director said. “While it takes inspiration from the Jensen Interceptor launched 60 years ago, this is certainly no ‘restomod’ or ‘continuation’ and will stand proudly as a completely all-new car in its own right.”
The new Jensen Interceptor will be made in Britain in “ultra-low numbers,” being targeted mainly at the UK market where the original has a loyal following. More information will be revealed “very soon,” according to the company.
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