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Jensen
Interceptor Coupe (1975)
Coupe version, only 60 made
Still being researched: identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- Not yet verified
- Years
- Not yet verified
- Engine
- 90-degree V8, OHV, all-iron · 7,212 cc / 7.2 LFactory: 7,212 cc
- Power
- 212 kW / 288 PSFactory: 284 hp · converted
- Top speed
- 225 km/hFactory: 140 mph · converted
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Not yet verified
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The Interceptor III was a steel-bodied grand tourer with a Chrysler V8 and automatic gearbox. A 1975 example was used in the late-1980s Saint television films, where it was upgraded to Series IV specification.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
Photos
Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.
Jensen Interceptor Coupe (1975) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jensen Interceptor Coupe (1975) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jensen Interceptor Coupe (1975) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
No production figures recorded yet.
History
The Interceptor III was released in 1971 and built until 1976. The series total in the factfile is 3,419 cars.
The 1975 car used in the Saint films gained an electric sunroof and a telephone for filming, and was acquired privately on 2 March 1990.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard Interceptor Coupe (1975).
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine manufacturer | Chrysler1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | 90-degree V8, OHV, all-iron1 Independently researchedSeries factfile (1971-76) applied to the 1975 car. This car was upgraded for filming and its own specification is not verified. |
| Cylinders | 81 Independently researched |
| Displacement | 7,212 cc / 7.2 LFactory: 7,212 cc1 Independently researched |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Valvetrain | OHV1 Independently researched |
| Fuel system | Carter four-barrel carburettor1 Independently researched |
| Power | 212 kW / 288 PSFactory: 284 hp · converted1 Independently researchedSource writes bhp (brake horsepower), recorded as hp. Series figure. |
| Power at | 4,800 rpm1 Independently researched |
| Torque | 519 NmFactory: 383 lb-ft · converted1 Independently researchedSource prints 'Ib ft'; read as lb-ft. |
| Torque at | 3,200 rpm1 Independently researched |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Manufacturer | Chrysler1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Chrysler TorqueFlite three-speed automatic1 Independently researched |
| Gears | 31 Independently researched |
| Driven wheels | rear1 Independently researched |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | steel tubular chassis1 Independently researchedSeries factfile (Interceptor III, 1971-76) applied as the base chassis figure. |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar1 Independently researched |
| Rear suspension | live axle, semi-elliptic springs, Panhard rod1 Independently researched |
| Brakes | vented discs, with servo1 Independently researched |
| Steering | power-assisted rack and pinion1 Independently researched |
| Body construction | steel body1 Independently researchedSeries factfile (Interceptor III, 1971-76) applied as the base chassis figure. |
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mmFactory: 2,667 mm1 Independently researched |
| Length | 4,775 mmFactory: 4,775 mm1 Independently researched |
| Width | 1,778 mmFactory: 1,778 mm1 Independently researched |
| Height | 1,353 mmFactory: 1,353 mm1 Independently researched |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | 1,783 kgFactory: 1,783 kg1 Independently researchedSource gives 'Weight' without a stated basis. |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | 225 km/hFactory: 140 mph · converted1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| 0–60 mph | 6.4 s1 Independently researched |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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Driving the cars of The Saint: Volvo P1800, Jaguar XJ-S, Jensen Interceptor and Volvo C70 Level C Andrew Roberts · Classic & Sports Car · 2021-06-07
- Chrysler-sourced V8
- ohv 7212cc
- with Carter four-barrel carburettor
- Max power 284bhp @ 4800rpm
- Max torque 383Ib ft
- @ 3200rpm
- Chrysler Torqueflite
- Chrysler Torqueflite three-speed auto
- Chrysler Torqueflite three-speed auto, RWD
- steel tubular chassis, steel body
- front independent, by double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
- rear live axle, semi-elliptic springs, Panhard rod
- vented discs, with servo
- power-assisted rack and pinion
- 8ft 9in (2667mm)
- 15ft 8in (4775mm)
- 5ft 10in (1778mm)
- (1353mm)
- Weight 3931lb (1783kg)
- Top speed 140mph
- 0-60mph 6.4 secs
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