1974 Jensen
Interceptor III
The Jensen lnterceptor, whose body was styled by Vignale, can best be described as a sports iouring car with adequate seating for four people, and trunk space to match. Safety, comfort, silence and good performance with reliability are the major factors behind the entire concept. Although ltalian designed coach-work, traditional English workmanship and American power might suggest otherwise, a great deal of the Jensen is made at West Bromwich. From the first welding of two pieces of steel which form the basic chassis structure, every effort is made to create a product of the highest quality - a car with a long and trouble free life giving the utmost in motoring satisfaction to its discriminating owner.
Luxury and attention to detail are the keynotes to the Jensen interior. Upholstery using six carefully chosen matched hides is of the best Connolly English leather with deep Wilton carpet underfoot. Careful attention has been given to the comprehensive instruments and controls, their easy access as weil as smooth and effortless operation. Thus the lnterceptor owner has at his fingertips control over a host of items including Power-Steering, Air Conditioning, Electric Windows, Rear Window De-misting, Electric Antenna and Electrically operated fuel filler flap. All Jensens have radio installed as standard with four speakers; 8-track stereo is also available.
Chrysler 90° V8, O.H.V. with hydraulic tappets. Bore 4.32 in. Stroke 3.75 in. Cubic Capacity 440 cu. in. (7212 cc). Compression ratio 8.2: 1. Crankshaft: Fully balanced. 5 main bearings. Fitted with torsional vibration damper. Lubrication system: Externally mounted rotor type pump with separate full flow filter. Fuel system: Mechanical pump. Filter in fuel line. Four-barrel carburetor with automatic thermostatically controlled choke. Flashing low fuel-level warning light operative below 3½ gallons (US). Tank capacity 24 gallons (US). Large capacity paper element air cleaner. lgnition: Automatie centrifugal and vacuum advance. Ballast resistor for initial spark boost. Cooling: High pressure (13 lb. sq. in.) system with pellet type thermostat. Twin thermostatically controlled electric cooling fans.
| Engine | Chrysler 90˚ V8 overhead valve wlth hydraulic tappets. Capacity 440 cu. in. (7212 cc) |
| Fuel Tank capacity | 24.0 gallons |
| Transmission | Torqueflite Hi-Performance 3-speed automatic with torque converter |
| Suspension, Front | Independent coil and wishbone with telescopic type dampers. Stabilizer bar. |
| Suspension, Rear | Semi-elliptic dual rate springs with rubber button interleaved separators. Armstrong telescopic dampers, Panhard rod. |
| Brake System | Hydraulically operated self-adjusting Girling ventilated disc brakes on all tour wheels. |
| Steering | Power assisted |
| Wheels and Tires | Aluminum alloy cast wheels with Pirelli GR 70 VR 15 tubed tyres suitable for sustained speeds up to 110 mph without increasing tyre pressure, |
| Wheelbase | 8ft 9 in |
| Overall Length | 15 ft 8 in |
| Overall Width | 5ft 9 in |
| Overall Height | 4ft 5 in |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 4,000 lbs |
| Turning Circle | 38 ft |
The strength of the lnterceptor is attested to by its unladen weight of 4040 lbs. Acceleration to 100 m.p.h. can be achieved in under 20 seconds. Top speed is in excess of 135 m. p. h. which, coupled with a firm but smooth and quiet suspension provides sparkling performance with a minimum of effort from the driver or the modern and powerful Chrysler V-8 engine and Torqueflite automatic transmission. We produce 25 Jensens a week. This is a low figure but then our standards are high. Each car is in the hands of our craftsmen for 8 weeks. lt costs a lot of money to make a car this way, but by the same token you get a lot of car for your investment.
Luxury and attention to detail are the keynotes to the Jensen interior. Full instrumentalion and warning light system. Electric door lock. Air conditioning. 6 complete hides of Connolly leather carefully selected for each densen - hand stitched and fitted seams. All interior fittings are individually cut and sewn for each car. There's no mass production in this department. Seats finished to custom specifications, includinglambswool in-serts, are ready and waiting for their scheduled car's arrival. The new convertible top is hand fitted by our expert craftsmen. Our final finish department gives a last bit of attention to achieve the magnificent lustre of the Jensen car. A finished body is carefully motorized. The complete body of both saloon and convertible models is carefully finished in the Jensen factory.
12 cu. ft. luggage space with spring loaded self-supported lid. Tamper proof - can only be opened by key and Lever inside of door frame - completely carpeted - can be fitted with fire extinguisher. Spare wheel in special carrier underneath luggage compartment.
