1976 Jensen Coupe (Interceptor)

Country of Manufacture: England    Vin #: 27111962
Model Type: 2 Door "Notchback" Coupe
Body Designer: Carrozziere Touring (Panther for notchback Coupe iteration)
Engine: Chrysler 7.2 Liter V8 (7212 cc) Series 5
Horsepower: 215 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Torque: 330 lb at 3200 rpm
Transmission: Torqueflite 3-Speed Automatic
Suspension:
FRONT- Independent, coil springs, telescopic dampers, wishbones, anti roll bar.
REAR- Live axle, semi elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, Panhard rod. 
Brakes:
FRONT- 11.375 inch ventilated Girling discs
REAR- 10.75 inch ventilated Girling discs
Top Speed: 135mph

History: The prototype fastback Interceptor coupe was unveiled at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1966. Designed by Touring, the first 60 cars were built in Italy by Vignale. Due to the poor build quality, production was hastily transferred to Jensen’s UK factory in West Bromwich. While fast back coupes and convertibles represented 99.4% of production, the “ Notchback” Coupe (just 47 examples) was introduced in 1975 as a last-ditch effort to save the company. Starting with an unfinished convertible body shell, the “notchback” design was quite different from the “fastback” design of the original Interceptor. The Coupe had angular rear side windows with a darkened glass panel running across the roof. The rear windshield utilized the rear windshield of a Jaguar X6.

Production: A total 7142 Interceptors of all types were built between 1966 and 1976.
MK 1 (1024), Mk 11 (1128), SP (232), MK 111 (3450), Convertibles (509), Coupe (47).

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