- Jensen Worldwide Automotive reveals the identify of its new efficiency automobile.
- It’s referred to as the Interceptor GTX.
- The pre-production mannequin debuts quickly.
The rebirth of the Jensen model is one step nearer to actuality. At this time, Jensen Worldwide Group is asserting the identify of its new efficiency automobile—it’s referred to as the Interceptor GTX, and we are going to get our first take a look at the automobile very quickly.
The Interceptor identify will not be new to Jensen. It was the mannequin that cemented the model’s repute as a builder of styling grand tourers, and whereas the new one will draw inspiration from the unique, Jensen is adamant that it isn’t a continuation automobile however one thing recent and distinctive.
The GTX will function an aluminum chassis wrapped in a hand-built aluminum physique. Below the hood will sit a “bespoke V8” engine, however specifics stay elusive. We are going to doubtless study extra in regards to the mannequin when the pre-production mannequin debuts, which Jensen says will occur within the second quarter, and the corporate is designing it to compete with Aston Martin.
David Duerden, Managing Director of JIA, mentioned:
‘Unveiled sixty years after the launch of the unique Jensen Interceptor, the 2026 Jensen Interceptor GTX blends conventional craftsmanship and fashionable know-how to confidently assert its personal modern character. We stay up for revealing our first prototype very quickly: a pre-production, ultra-high-performance particular which is able to set pulses racing and take Jensen into new territory.’
Motor1’s Take: Jensen is one other bespoke British automaker attempting to make a comeback and is venturing right into a crowded section. Extremely-luxury GT automobiles are area of interest merchandise already, and new entrants imply extra competitors.
