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The legendary Jensen Interceptor is set to make a dramatic return, this time as a track-exclusive supercar, as announced by the company leading its revival.

Jensen International Automotive (JIA), headquartered in Oxfordshire and known for producing a series of restomods of the original Interceptor and FF, has confirmed that the new Interceptor GTX is an entirely fresh creation.

The GTX will act as a bold demonstration of intent for a broader line-up of new Interceptor models, which will include variants offering differing levels of road usability.

The upcoming Interceptor will feature an aluminium body and chassis, and it will be powered by a supercharged V8 engine. According to JIA, this engine will be a completely bespoke unit designed specifically for the car.

JIA has stated that the GTX will deliver a "fully analogue driving experience", strongly suggesting that it will feature a manual gearbox and traditional physical switchgear inside the cabin.

While JIA has not yet announced a specific unveiling date for the Interceptor GTX or confirmed when the road-legal version will follow, Managing Director David Duerden has hinted that the reveal could coincide with the 60th anniversary of the original Interceptor’s debut, implying that the car might be shown before the end of the year.

This new model will be the first completely new Jensen car since the S-V8, which was launched in 2001. Although the S-V8 earned positive reviews from critics, it attracted only limited customer interest.

In total, 40 S-V8s were produced, including development prototypes, but just 23 of these were ultimately delivered to customers.

JIA also confirmed that Jeff Qvale, the son of former Jensen owner Kjell Qvale — who controlled the company between 1970 and 1976 — is a key partner in this new venture.

Qvale has previously remarked that the GTX will “set new standards and deliver the pure, high-performance, ultra-analogue driving experience that today’s discerning enthusiasts are seeking”.