Jensen confirms GTX name for imminent new car

60 years after the world first saw an Interceptor, a fresh take is coming

By Matt Bird / Wednesday, 15 April 2026 / Loading comments

You might remember that earlier in the year Jensen International Automotive (JIA) confirmed it had plans to launch an ‘ultra high performance luxury British GT’. Now we know what it’ll be called, with a first full appearance due very soon: Interceptor GTX. Hardly great for distancing the new model from the claims of continuation or restomod, but there’s also heritage and recognition with the Interceptor name that would surely be foolish to ignore. From what can be seen in the latest teaser image, moreover, there seems little danger of confusing new with old.

Beyond the moniker, there’s not a lot more confirmed about the new Jensen for now. But it’s worth reiterating the promise, because it sounds like something very special is being cooked up. It’s a ground-up new machine, remember, with a chassis and body made from aluminum as well as what’s being called a ‘bespoke’ V8 engine. So most likely a spicier variant of a familiar unit, but when those V8s are as good as the Ford Coyote and the Chevy LS there’ll be no complaints here. It feels very historically appropriate, too, for a new British sports car to have Yank tank power.

Speaking of which, there’s a name from Jensen’s past now involved with the GTX program. Jeff Qvale sounds like a comic book superhero, but as well as being a ‘key partner in the project’ he’s the son of Kjell Qvale - former owner of Jensen Motors. You might recognise the name from the Qvale Mangusta that became the MG XPower SV way back when; the family has been in automotive for a long time now. The man himself said: “For me, this project is very personal. Jensen was a big part of my father’s life and our family history. 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.” Managing Director of Jensen International David Duerden added that Qvale “will play a crucial role in bringing the Jensen Interceptor GTX to market.”

There’s not long to wait for that time, either, with a global unveil of ‘pre-production, ultra-high-performance special’ coming before the summer. And for an idea of what to expect from a new Jensen product, just take a look at some of its recent work. Nobody knows quite how to make a great Interceptor quite like JIA; the GTX has quite a lot to live up to…