These are standard specifications for the 1976 Jensen Interceptor, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Chassis # 2311-1947
Engine # 5T440 00244
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1966 - 1976 |
| Body Designer : | Touring |
| Price : | $24,750 |
| Weight : | 4040 lbs | 1832.513 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.5 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 15.2 seconds at 92 mph |
| Top Speed : | 142 mph | 228.478 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 : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Production Figures
| Total Jensen Production for 1976 : | 51 |
| Interceptor Production (1966-1976) : | 6,408 |
| : | Some sources say total Interceptor production: 6387 |
| 1976 Jensen Interceptor | |
Dimension(s)
Saloon
| Body Designer : | Touring |
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 184.5 in | 4686 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 53.0 in | 1346 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 105.0 in | 2667 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.6 in | 1463 mm. |
Convertible
Chassis # 2311-1947
Engine # 5T440 00244
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| Fuel Capacity : | 24.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 184.5 in | 4686 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 53.0 in | 1346 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 105.0 in | 2667 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.3 in | 1430 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.6 in | 1463 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones and coil springs with stabilizer bar Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs adn Panhard rod | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion with Power Assist |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | ER70VR15 |
| Wheels : | Cast aluminum |
Recall
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JENSEN MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V066000 |
| Notes | JENSEN CAMPAIGN NO 07-04-05-42.POSSIBILITY THAT THE ALTERNATOR BELTTENSIONING BRACKET IS SO LOCATED THAT IT INTERFERS WITH THE WIRING HARNESSLOOM.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, WIRE COULD CHAFE RESULTING IN A SHORT ORPOSSIBLE FIRE.(CORRECT BY RELOCATING BRACKET TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH WIRINGLOOM). |
Data updated January 2023
1976 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $43,400 |
1976 Jensen Interceptor FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1976 Jensen Interceptor?
Q: How fast is the 1976 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1976 Jensen Interceptor has a top speed of 142 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1976 Jensen Interceptor has a wheelbase size of 105.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1976 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1976 Jensen Interceptor has a length of 184.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1976 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1976 Jensen Interceptor has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1976 Jensen Interceptor cost when new?A: The 1976 Jensen Interceptor had a base price of approximately $24,750 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Jensen Interceptor? A: The 1976 Jensen Interceptor was offered as a Convertible, Saloon.Q: What tires did the 1976 Jensen Interceptor have? A: The 1976 Jensen Interceptor had ER70VR15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1976 Jensen Interceptor have? A: The 1976 Jensen Interceptor had Cast aluminum wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Jensen produce in 1976? A: Jensen produced 51 automobiles in 1976.Q: How many Interceptor were produced? A: Jensen produced 6,408 examples of the Interceptor from 1966 to 1976.Q: What engine did the 1976 Jensen Interceptor have? A: The engine powering the 1976 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 1976 Jensen Interceptor have? A: The 1976 Jensen Interceptor had a 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite gearbox.