These are standard specifications for the 1971 Jensen Interceptor, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Chrysler Supplied
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1966 - 1976 |
| Body Designer : | Touring |
| Price : | $13,520 |
| Weight : | 4100 lbs | 1859.729 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 135 mph | 217.215 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | Chrysler V8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7212 cc | 440.1 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
| Power : | 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 4700 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 3 Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic Chrysler Supplied
Production Figures
| Total Jensen Production for 1971 : | 742 |
| Interceptor Production (1966-1976) : | 6,408 |
| : | Some sources say total Interceptor production: 6387 |
| Total 1971 Interceptor production : | 810 |
| 1971 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Saloon 2 dr. 4 P : | 68 |
| Saloon 2 dr. 4 P : | 742 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JENSEN MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V102000 |
| Notes | JENSEN CAMPAIGN NO JE 71-16.THROTTLE MAY STICK IN OPERATIONOF VEHICLE.IFTHIS OCCURS THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE. (CORRECT BY INSTALLING NEWCABLE.) |
Data updated January 2023
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Jensen Interceptor FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Jensen Interceptor?
Q: How fast is the 1971 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1971 Jensen Interceptor has a top speed of 135 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1971 Jensen Interceptor has a wheelbase size of 109.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1971 Jensen Interceptor has a length of 191.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1971 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1971 Jensen Interceptor has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Jensen Interceptor cost when new?A: The 1971 Jensen Interceptor had a base price of approximately $13,520 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1971 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1971 Jensen Interceptor was a Saloon.Q: How many vehicles did Jensen produce in 1971? A: Jensen produced 742 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many Interceptor were produced? A: Jensen produced 6,408 examples of the Interceptor from 1966 to 1976.Q: How many 1971 Interceptors were produced? A: Jensen produced 810 examples of the Interceptor in 1971.Q: What engine did the 1971 Jensen Interceptor have? A: The engine powering the 1971 Jensen Interceptor was a V 8 (7212 cc | 440.1 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 4700 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1971 Jensen Interceptor have? A: The 1971 Jensen Interceptor had a 3 speed Automatic Chrysler Supplied gearbox.