Legendary Jensen Interceptor Revived After 50 Years: Aluminum Body, 960 HP, and $1.2M+ Price Tag

British firm Jensen International Automotive has unveiled the Interceptor GTX, the first completely new sports car under the historic nameplate in half a century. The original Interceptor went out of production back in 1976. Although the shop spent years conducting deep restorations and modernizing classic models, the newcomer was designed from the ground up, featuring a bespoke aluminum chassis, hand-shaped body panels, and an uncompromising track-focused character.

960 Horsepower and Sequential Transmission

Under the coupe’s long hood sits a supercharged 6.8-liter V8. Built around a GM LT block, the powertrain was reworked so thoroughly by Late Model Engines that less than 20% of the factory components remain.

In the GTX tune, the engine makes 960 hp and revs up to 7,000 rpm (meaning viral headlines claiming a “1,000-hp Jensen” slightly exaggerate its official specs). According to Top Gear, the engine’s internals can handle up to 1,200 hp and over 1,490 Nm of torque with room to spare. All power goes exclusively to the rear axle via a carbon-fiber driveshaft and a Samsonas six-speed dog-ring sequential transmission, which can be shifted using either paddle shifters or a central lever.

The British team prioritized an emphatically analog driving experience, though electronics are still present: a MoTeC racing ECU manages the car, boost is controlled by an electronic actuator, and the braking system is equipped with multi-mode ABS. The chassis rides on adjustable three-way Nitron coilovers, while an aggressive aerodynamic body kit with a massive carbon-fiber rear wing delivers up to 350 kg of downforce at high speeds.

A Million-Dollar Prototype and Road-Going Plans

For now, the Interceptor GTX exists as a one-off and is certified strictly for track days. According to MotorTrend, building a bespoke custom example will cost a customer around $1.2 million.

For the revived brand, the project serves as a testing ground and technology demonstrator. If the prototype generates enough collector interest, Jensen plans to expand the lineup into a full family: first releasing the road-legal Interceptor GTR, followed by the comfortable four-seater Interceptor GT coupe. Road-going versions are tentatively expected to cost around $2 million, though the company will announce final production timelines only after establishing an order book.