New Jensen Interceptor GTX promises analogue V8 performance revival

Jensen is back, with a familiar badge, but a very different car underneath.

The revived British marque has confirmed its first all-new model in decades will be called the Interceptor GTX, arriving 60 years since the original grand tourer first appeared.

But despite the heritage name, this isn’t a reboot or a reworked classic. It’s a clean-sheet design aimed at modern performance expectations.

Set to debut as a pre-production prototype in the second quarter of 2026, the Interceptor GTX is described as an “ultra-high-performance special”. Deliberately broad language, but one that hints at serious intent.

Aluminium bones, hand-built skin

Underneath, Jensen is going back to fundamentals. The GTX will sit on a bespoke aluminium chassis, paired with a hand-crafted aluminium body, an approach that leans heavily into traditional coachbuilding values.

Power comes from a bespoke V8, although key details remain under wraps. Jensen has not disclosed output figures, induction type or supplier for the engine at this stage.

However, external reports suggest a large-capacity V8 could be on the cards, reinforcing the car’s positioning as a modern-day muscle grand tourer rather than a tech-heavy hybrid.

Analogue is the new luxury

If there’s a defining theme, it’s feel.

Jensen is clearly targeting buyers who want something increasingly rare: a high-performance car that prioritises driver engagement over digital complexity. The company has been explicit about chasing an “ultra-analogue driving experience”, suggesting minimal electronic interference and a more mechanical connection between driver and machine.

That philosophy carries through the entire project. Managing director David Duerden describes the car as blending “traditional craftsmanship and modern technology” while establishing its own identity, rather than leaning too heavily on nostalgia.

A personal revival

There’s also a strong link to Jensen’s past behind the scenes. Jeff Qvale, son of former owner Kjell Qvale, has joined the project, adding a layer of continuity to what is otherwise a fresh start.

“For me, this project is very personal,” Qvale said. “Hand-built to the utmost quality, the Jensen Interceptor GTX will set new benchmarks and provide the pure, high-performance, ultra-analogue driving experience that discerning clientele are now demanding.”

Not a retro act

The challenge for Jensen is clear. Reviving a historic name without being trapped by it isn’t easy, but the Interceptor GTX appears to be aiming for exactly that.

No retro pastiche, no continuation-series shortcuts, just a modern grand tourer with a V8, built the old way, for drivers who still care how a car feels.

If it delivers on that promise, Jensen’s comeback might be more than just a nostalgic footnote.