Classic Sports Car

JENSEN INTERCEPTO­R III

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Sold/no built 1971-’76/3419

Constructi­on steel tubular chassis, steel body

Engine all-iron, ohv 7212cc 90º V8, with Carter four-barrel carburetto­r

Max power 284bhp @ 4800rpm

Max torque 383Ib ft @ 3200rpm

Transmissi­on Chrysler Torqueflit­e three-speed auto, RWD

Suspension: front independen­t, by double wishbones, coil springs, antiroll bar rear live axle, semi-elliptic springs, Panhard rod; telescopic­s f/r

Steering power-assisted rack and pinion Brakes vented discs, with servo

Length 15ft 8in (4775mm)

Width 5ft 10in (1778mm) Height 4ft 51/4in (1353mm) Wheelbase 8ft 9in (2667mm) Weight 3931lb (1783kg)

0-60mph 6.4 secs

Top speed 140mph Mpg 10-14

Price new £6981 (1973)

Price now £15-60,000+

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