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Jensen Unveils 960-HP Interceptor GTX Track Supercar

9/4/2026

Summary

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Jensen International unveiled the track-only Interceptor GTX supercar in the United Kingdom.
The GTX uses a 6.8-liter supercharged V8 delivering 960 hp, rising to 1,200 hp with MoTeC.
Power reaches the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential transaxle with paddle or stick shift.
AP Racing supplies steel-disc brakes with six-pot front and four-pot rear calipers and 20-inch Michelin wheels.
Jensen plans future road-legal GTR and GT models to join the Interceptor lineup.

History

Historical Context

In 1992, McLaren introduced the F1 supercar, delivering 618 hp, featuring a carbon-fiber chassis, and setting a benchmark for road-legal performance. The F1, built by McLaren Automotive with a BMW V12, sold 106 units worldwide, each priced around $800,000 and featuring an exclusive carbon-fiber interior. Jensen International’s 2024 Interceptor GTX, powered by a 6.8-liter supercharged V8 delivering 960 hp, uses AP Racing brakes and Michelin wheels, echoing the F1’s extreme-power ethos. This heritage drives British boutique marques toward higher output models while prompting stricter emissions rules, safety standards, and intensifying market rivalry by 2025.

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Story summary

Jensen International unveiled the track-only Interceptor GTX supercar in the United Kingdom.
The GTX uses a 6.8-liter supercharged V8 delivering 960 hp, rising to 1,200 hp with MoTeC.
Power reaches the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential transaxle with paddle or stick shift.
AP Racing supplies steel-disc brakes with six-pot front and four-pot rear calipers and 20-inch Michelin wheels.
Jensen plans future road-legal GTR and GT models to join the Interceptor lineup.

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