Automotive
Jensen International unveils 960-horsepower Interceptor GTX track car
The modern revival of the classic British grand tourer features a heavily reworked supercharged V-8, with street-legal versions planned for the future.
The short version
- Jensen International revealed the Interceptor GTX, a track-only modern revival of the classic 1960s and '70s grand tourer.
- The vehicle is powered by a supercharged 6.8-liter V-8 producing 960 horsepower, paired with a six-speed sequential transaxle.
- The company plans to develop road-legal Interceptor GT and GTR models following dynamic testing of the GTX prototype.
- Pricing, production volumes, and customer delivery timelines have not yet been announced.
Key facts
- The Interceptor GTX is powered by a 6.8-liter supercharged V-8 based on a GM LT-series engine, reengineered by Late Model Engines to produce 960 horsepower.[Car and Driver]
- Power is directed to the rear wheels through a Samsonas Motorsport six-speed sequential gearbox and a carbon-fiber driveshaft.[Car and Driver]
- The car features handcrafted aluminum bodywork built by Coventry Metalcraft in partnership with Avant Design.[Car and Driver]
- The vehicle includes track-focused equipment including an FIA-approved roll cage, Tillett carbon-fiber seats, six-point harnesses, and an adjustable rear wing providing over 771 pounds of downforce.[Car and Driver]
- Jensen International plans to follow the track-only GTX with road-legal Interceptor GT and GTR variants.[Car and Driver]
What remains uncertain
- The official pricing, production volumes, and customer delivery schedule for the Interceptor GTX and its road-going variants have not been disclosed.[Car and Driver]
- Total vehicle curb weight has not been released by Jensen International.[Car and Driver]
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