Jensen's Reborn Sports Car Will Be Just For The Track
The track-only Interceptor GTX will precede and preview future road-legal production models.
the breakdown
- Jensen International Automotive was recently formed in an attempt to revive the iconic British automaker's name.
- The first new model, dubbed the Interceptor GTX, will be a track-only supercar.
- Jensen plans to use the GTX to demonstrate style and performance potential for future road-legal models.
The recently reborn Jensen International Automotive announced plans for a new take on a British classic: the Interceptor. Jensen plans to bring back its iconic muscle car, and the initial version gets the name Interceptor GTX.
There's a catch here, though: Jensen has found a way to move into the pre-production stage while potentially securing customers to support this early progress. The first new Jensen will be a track-only supercar.
Jensen Interceptor Teaser
Little is known about the Interceptor GTX beyond some encouraging tidbits that have filtered out. The car should be lightweight thanks to an aluminum chassis and bodywork. Up front, you can expect a supercharged V8 engine.
According to Autocar, Jensen has spoken about an analog driving experience. Many hope that refers to a proper manual gearbox.
Interestingly, though, the initial launch by way of a track-only supercar allows Jensen to skirt the regulations required to legally put a car on the road. Jensen customers would then essentially be driving prototypes. This could prove a great customer relations experience should Jensen lean on its clients to help inform how the road cars should be built.
Motor1's Take: The original Jensen Interceptor remains one of the coolest cars ever to leave the UK. We hope Jensen can capture even a fraction of the magic found in the originals. The car will need to have a hefty motor in the nose of something with an almost Italian design flair.
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Source: Autocar
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