| Jensen Interceptor | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jensen |
| Production | 1950–1957 88 produced |
| Assembly | West Bromwich, England |
| Designer | Eric Neale |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door, 4-seat saloon 2-door, 4-seat convertible 2-door, 4-seat sedanca |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L Austin D-Series I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112 in (2,845 mm)[1] |
| Length | 183 in (4,648 mm)[1] |
| Width | 66 in (1,676 mm)[1] |
| Height | 58 in (1,473 mm)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Jensen PW |
| Successor | Jensen 541 |
The Jensen Interceptor made its debut in 1950 as the second car made by Jensen Motors after World War II. The car was based on Austin components with a body built by Jensen and styled by Eric Neale. The 3,993 cc (4.0 L; 243.7 cu in) straight-six engine and transmission came from the Austin Sheerline and the chassis was a lengthened version of the one used on the Austin A70 with a modified version of the independent coil sprung suspension.[2]
Production continued through 1957. Jensen later reused the name for a second-generation Jensen Interceptor which debuted in 1966 and was revived several times after that.
- ^ a b c d "The Jensen Interceptor Cabriolet road test". The Motor. 17 September 1952.
- ^ Robson, Graham (2006). A-Z British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge & Sons. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.