Full Breakdown
Jensen Interceptor GTX Unveiled as a Track-Only Prototype
9/4/2026, 8:35:45 PM
Core Event
Jensen International has revealed the Interceptor GTX, a track-only two-door coupe that marks the first step toward a new family of Jensen road cars. The GTX is built on an all-aluminum chassis, features a hand-formed aluminum body, and is powered by a heavily reengineered 6.8-liter supercharged V-8 derived from a General Motors LT series engine. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential transaxle supplied by Samsonas Motorsport.
Background & Context
The original Jensen Interceptor was produced from 1966 to 1976, with roughly 6,400 units built. After the brand’s closure, Jensen International spent the past decade restoring classic Interceptors and developing a modern successor. Jeff Qvale, whose father owned the historic Jensen factory, describes the project as “very personal” because of his family’s legacy with the marque. Launching a track-only prototype before road-legal versions allows the company to validate engineering and gauge market interest.
Data & Statistics
- Engine: 6.8-liter supercharged V-8 (GM LS-based) with fewer than 20 % of original GM components remaining after a rebuild by Late Model Engines in Texas.
- Power output: Jensen International lists 960 hp; Motor1 cites “around 950 hp”; Autocar reports 900 hp, with all sources noting a potential increase to up to 1,200 hp after tuning.
- Torque: Jensen International claims over 1,100 lb-ft; Motor1 reports a similar figure.
- Transmission: Six-speed sequential gearbox with straight-cut dog gears, shiftable via steering-column paddles or a tunnel-mounted lever.
- Suspension: Aluminum multi-link front and rear, equipped with three-way adjustable Nitron dampers.
- Brakes: AP Racing steel rotors with floating discs and programmable ABS.
- Wheels/Tires: Forged-aluminum 20-inch Vossen wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
- Aerodynamics: Adjustable rear wing capable of generating up to 771 lb of downforce; additional front splitter, side skirts, and diffuser contribute to overall downforce.
- Interior: FIA-approved roll cage, Tillett carbon-fiber seats with six-point harnesses, MoTeC digital display, Alcantara-wrapped padding with orange stitching; no central infotainment screen.
Official Statements & Responses
David Duerden, Managing Director of Jensen International, said the GTX is an “enhanced prototype” intended to test components under race-spec conditions before committing to road-legal variants. He added that the company will work directly with customers to tailor specifications and that the GTX will enter dynamic testing and evaluation. No production timeline or pricing has been announced for the GTX or the forthcoming Interceptor GTR (high-performance) and Interceptor GT (luxury-focused) models.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Horsepower figures differ: Jensen International (960 hp), Motor1 (?950 hp), and Autocar (900 hp). All agree the engine can be tuned toward 1,200 hp.
- Torque numbers vary, with Jensen International citing “over 1,100 lb-ft” and Motor1 reporting a similar amount.
- Production schedule remains unspecified; Jensen International has not provided dates for customer deliveries of the GTX or the planned road models.
- Pricing is unconfirmed; a rough estimate of £850,000 was suggested by Duerden, but no official MSRP has been released.
What’s Next
Jensen International will continue dynamic testing of the GTX while gathering feedback from potential customers. The company plans to develop two road-legal derivatives: the Interceptor GTR, positioned as a high-performance version of the GTX, and the Interceptor GT, a more luxurious grand-tourer. No firm production dates or pricing structures have been disclosed, and future steps will depend on customer interest and investment sentiment.
