How fast does a Jensen Interceptor go?
133mph
Jensen Interceptor performance and specs
| Engine | 6276cc 16 valve Chrysler V8 |
|---|---|
| Torque | 425lb ft @ 2800rpm |
| Top speed | 133mph |
| 0-60mph | 7.3seconds |
| Fuel consumption | 13.6mpg |
Is the Jensen Interceptor a muscle car?
Basically, describing the Jensen Interceptor FF as the first production ‘four-wheel-drive’ car is correct in that all 4 wheels are driven. However, it’s technically an AWD car. Specifically, a greatly influential AWD classic muscle car.
Are Jensen Interceptors still made?
The body was designed by an outside firm, Carrozzeria Touring of Italy, rather than the in-house staff….
| Jensen Interceptor | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jensen |
| Production | 1966–1976 6,408 produced |
| Assembly | West Bromwich, England |
| Designer | Carrozzeria Touring |
What is a Jensen Interceptor worth?
1966–76 Jensen Interceptors are a realistic alternative to an Aston Martin Volante V8. But auction prices have languished in the $25,000–$50,000 range.
What car did Mad Max have?
Ford Falcon XB GT
Mad Max’s V8 Interceptor – Ford Falcon XB GT A mainstay of the films has been the protagonist’s trademark black 1974 XB Ford Falcon. The Ford XB Falcon is a car which was produced by Ford Australia between 1973 and 1976 and was built exclusively in Australia.
What is a Jensen Interceptor?
The Jensen Interceptor is a grand touring car which was hand-built at the Kelvin Way Factory in West Bromwich, near Birmingham in England, by Jensen Motors between 1966 and 1976. The Interceptor name had been used previously by Jensen for the Jensen Interceptor made between 1950 and 1957 at the Carters Green factory.
When did the interceptor come out?
Jensen actually built two different cars called the Interceptor, the first was built from 1950 till 1957, and the second (of which this car is a member) was built from 1966 to 1976, with a couple of revivals in the decades after that resulted in a few dozen additional cars being built.
What is the difference between an interceptor and a drag strip car?
The car is five inches (127 mm) longer than the Interceptor. Although looking virtually the same, the extra length can be seen from additional side vent ahead of the doors on the front flanks, and an additional swage line in the leading edge of the front wing. Press articles from the time quote “drag-strip” performance when describing the car.
What is the most powerful Jensen car ever made?
One had a 4-barrel carburetor and produced 305 hp SAE net. The other, which had three 2-barrel carburetors and produced 330 hp SAE net, was only available in 1971. Only 232 cars were built with the 440 “Six Pack”, and it had the distinction of being the most powerful car ever to have been made by Jensen.