Jensen Interceptor 1966-1976

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Jensen Interceptor (1966) Country UK Top Speed (mph) 133 0-50 mph 5.9 0-60 mph 7.3 0-100 mph 18.8 1/4 mile 15.7 0-1 km 28.4 BHP 325 @4600rpm Torque lbft 425 @2800rpm BHP per ton 193 Engine capacity CC/CU 6276/383 Engine type V8 Carburettor Aspiration Normal Compression Ratio 10.0:1 Valve Type/No Overhead 16 Transmission (manual/auto) Automatic No of speeds 3 Wheels driven RWD Brakes F/R Disc/Disc No. of Seats 2+2 Length (in) 188 Width (in) 69 Height (in) 53 Kerb Weight (lbs) 3700 Additional Info: There are 3 Mk's of Interceptor: Mk1 1966-1969, Mk2 1969-1971 and Mk3 1971-1976. Performance does vary on various test runs and models being driven, therefore 0-60 times as low as 6.4 and as high as 8.2 can be seen. A 440cu engine was introduced in 1971, but due to smog (emissions) devices power dropped to 215bhp and 0-60 was now high 9's low 10's. A few had over 280bhp and improved performance and an SP (Six Pack) 440 was available putting out between 330-390bhp bringing performance back to 60 in under 7 seconds and 1/4 mile times of around 14.8 secs. Also to note is the Jensen FF (Ferguson Formula) which was the first production car to have 4WD back in 1967 (0-60 in around 7.5-8 secs, 1/4 mile in around 15.8 secs and 0-1km in 28.7 secs.