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Jensen Interceptor

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Jensen Interceptor

In 1966 Jensen introduced their all new Interceptor. It used an all-steel 2-door body designed by Vignale, which featured a large curved rear windscreen that opened in the style of a hatchback. The engine was an American Chrysler V8 and even considering the size and weight of this car, gave it tremendous performance. In 1969 the Mark II interceptor was introduced with some minor changes being made to the cars frontal styling and interior. Another update was made in 1971 with the introduction of the mark III and this featured a larger capacity engine and alloy wheels. At the same time a faster SP model was introduced and this used the same engine as the MK II Interceptor, but this time it was fitted with three twin choke carburettors giving more power and the name - SP stood for six pack and referred to the number of carburettor barrels. External differences of the SP included a louvred bonnet and a vinyl covered roof panel. The SP was discontinued in 1973. Other versions of the Interceptor were a convertible model that was produced between 1974 and 1976, and a Panther designed hardtop made between 1975 and 1976. Production of the mark III Interceptor ended in 1976, although the Interceptor did reappear from 1984 to 1991 as the Mk IV but very few indeed were built and did not feature the distinctive large rear window of earlier cars.


 

Specifications

Model

Mk I / II

Mk III

SP

Years Produced

1966-1971

1971-1976

1971-1973

Body Type

2 door, all steel unitary construction

Length

15ft 8in

15ft 6in

15ft 8in

Width

5ft 9in

5ft 9in

5ft 10in

Weight

3697lb

4020lb

3934lb

Engine

V8 6276cc

V8 7212cc

V8 7212cc

Power

325 bhp

330 bhp

385 bhp

Torque

425lb ft @ 2800 rpm

350lb ft @ 2400 rpm

490lb ft @ 3200rpm

Gearbox

3 speed automatic

Driven Wheels

Rear

Rear

Rear

Brakes

Discs all round

Discs all round

Discs all round

Front Suspension

Independent coils spring and wishbone

Rear Suspension

Leaf Spring, live axle

Leaf Spring, live axle

Leaf Spring, live axle

 

Performance (approximate figures)

Model

Mk I / II

Mk III

SP

Top Speed

139 mph

135 mph

145 mph

0-60 mph

6.5 seconds

7.5 seconds

6.9 seconds

Fuel Consumption

13 mpg

12 mpg

11 mpg

 

Useful Links

Jensen Owners Club

Buy Jensen Interceptor books & more at Amazon.co.uk

The Jensen Information Pages

K&D Enterprises (technical & parts)

Gallery