The Interceptor returns...

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Jensen is back!
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An all-new car will debut in 2016 and until then, Jensenis offering the GT, a car which “fills the gap between the last true Jensen, the Interceptor of 1976, and the all-new, state-of-the-art car”.

The Jensen GT will mix parts used for the Interceptor R, the Jensen SV8 and other, “with unique elements blending modern and traditional materials, design and manufacturing techniques”.

The chassis of the Jensen GT will make extensive use of aluminium while carbon-fibre is used for the semi-structural parts of the car. The suspension comes from the SV8 model which means front and rear fully independent double wishbones. The AP brakes measure 350mm front and 300mm at the back, with multi-piston calipers. The Jensen GT will wear a set of forged aluminium single piece wheels, 19x8in at the front and 19x10 at the rear.

As ever, the powertrain comes from the other side of the Atlantic. A GM derived, dry sumped 6.4-litre supercharged V8 with an estimated output of 665bhp and 630lb/ft of torque sounds more than enough to deal with the 1530kg weight figure. Customers will have the option of an six-speed automatic gearbox if they don’t feel like using the clutch.

The new Jensen GT will be hand built in limited numbers and is the first new car to legitimately bear a Jensen badge in the more than 13 years, since the demise of the S-V8 in 2001.The 2016 all-new model, which will be named Interceptor 2, may involve a collaboration with an established automotive group according to the press release.

Tim Hearley, executive chairman of The Jensen Group, said: “This represents the next chapter of Jensen and, as we look to the future, we want Jensen enthusiasts to help us celebrate as we unveil a completely new car and outline our plans for the future.”

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Those F-Type rear lights...

Other than that, I like it. Strikes the classic/modern balance pretty nicely.
 
The wall blueprint looks a bit better in terms of proportions. Much nicer roofline/C-pillar section.
 
The rear end looks like it's been stretched out further than it should have been. It's really odd!
FAIL! It's NOT a hatchback.
A very rough run on paint produced this:

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Shows how far out the rear end sticks and how "pinched" it is, I kinda want the rear haunches to stay though, so I might reshape it slightly and bring it forwards.
 
I'm all for the return of old brands, but I'm still not at all a fan of throwing the old body on a new chassis. It's bad for performance and it looks silly. If I was interested, I'd pass this one and hope the replacement in 10 years wasn't stuck in the past. It's a shame too because a small car with a tapering rear end like that could have been really nice. I guess on the bright side it doesn't look as bad as the 2005 Mustang, or the Challenger.
 
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