- Jensen’s track-only Interceptor GTX uses a supercharged 6.8-litre V8 producing about 716kW.
- Its aluminium chassis, sequential transaxle and adjustable dampers support a purpose-built competition package.
- Jensen intends around 80% of the GTX’s exterior form to influence future road models.
The Jensen Interceptor GTX has progressed from preview to full reveal, bringing detailed performance figures and hardware specifications that were missing back in April.
This is not a restomod or a production road car. The Interceptor GTX is a new, track-only prototype, although Jensen says around 80% of its exterior form is intended to carry into future road-going models.
Its centrepiece is a front-mounted, GM-derived 6.8-litre V8 built by Late Model Engines. Fitted with a 2.65-litre supercharger, the engine produces a reported 716kW. Jensen says the hardware can support up to about 895kW and more than 1491Nm, but those figures describe its capacity rather than the GTX’s current output.
Power travels through a carbon-fibre driveshaft to a rear-mounted 6-speed sequential transaxle.
The body is hand-formed aluminium, while the bonded aluminium chassis uses double-wishbone suspension, 3-way adjustable Nitron dampers and hydraulic power steering.
The aerodynamic package combines a front splitter, flat floor, diffuser and large rear wing.
Together, these elements are said to generate more than 350kg of downforce. Inside, carbon competition seats, 6-point harnesses, a roll cage and a MoTeC display reinforce the prototype’s circuit focus.
GTX shapes Jensen’s road-car plans
The GTX also provides the clearest indication yet of where Jensen intends to take the Interceptor name. The company is reportedly planning a road-legal GTR first, followed by a more luxurious GT.
Those future models are expected to offer conventional automatic transmissions, with a 6-speed manual also under consideration. Managing director David Duerden has additionally discussed plans for 4-seat models and the possibility of a 4-door Jensen.
For now, those remain intentions rather than launched specifications. Jensen has not disclosed pricing, production timing or New Zealand availability for its planned road cars.
