A legendary British nameplate has officially returned, with Jensen International pulling the covers off the all-new Interceptor GTX. Debuting exactly 60 years after the original 1966 grand tourer, this clean-sheet, track-only prototype serves as a wildly aggressive proof-of-concept for the brand’s impending revival.
While the Interceptor GTX retains the classic cab-rearward proportions, long bonnet, and signature wrap-around rear glass of its ancestor, the engineering underneath is purely modern motorsport. The bodywork is handcrafted entirely from aluminium by Coventry Metalcraft, draped over a state-of-the-art bonded-extrusion aluminium chassis that prioritises ultra-low weight and extreme torsional rigidity.
However, the real headline sits beneath the vented bonnet. Jensen has equipped the GTX with a re-engineered 6.8-litre supercharged V8 based on the General Motors LT architecture. Developed by Texas-based Late Model Engines, the bespoke powerplant retains less than 20 per cent of its original GM components, featuring a fully forged rotating assembly, titanium valves, and a 2.65-litre Roots-type supercharger.
In its standard tune, the V8 produces a formidable 716kW. However, engineers have calibrated multiple engine maps that allow the free-revving unit to safely scream to 7000rpm and unleash a maximum output of 895kW and a colossal 1491Nm.
To optimise weight distribution and track balance, power is sent through a custom carbon-fibre tailshaft to a rear-mounted six-speed sequential transaxle. Built by Samsonas Motorsport, the transmission utilises straight-cut dog gears to deliver violent, immediate shifts via steering-column paddles or a tunnel-mounted lever. Power is ultimately deployed to the tarmac through custom 20-inch forged Vossen wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport rubber.
Aerodynamics strictly dictate the exterior styling. Computational fluid dynamics shaped the prominent front splitter, flat floor, and massive rear diffuser. A structural, adjustable carbon-fibre rear wing dominates the rear profile, generating 350kg of downforce at speed.
In keeping with its track-only brief, the analogue cabin is entirely stripped of grand-touring luxury. It features lightweight polycarbonate windows, a bespoke FIA-approved roll cage, Tillett carbon-fibre bucket seats, and a MoTeC digital display that strictly omits any distracting secondary infotainment screens.
While the Interceptor GTX will remain a dedicated track weapon, Jensen International has confirmed it directly foreshadows two upcoming road-legal variants; a hardcore Interceptor GTR and a luxury-focused Interceptor GT, signalling a serious, long-term revival for the historic marque.
