- One in every of Ford’s targets for the Mustang GTD is a Nürburgring lap time of underneath seven minutes
- The hardcore Mustang advantages from 815 hp, Multimatic suspension, and F1-inspired aerodynamics
- Pricing is anticipated to start out at about $325,000
Ford is on a mission to lap Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack in a time of lower than seven minutes utilizing the Mustang GTD, a feat solely a handful of high-end exotics have achieved, and thus far no vehicles from a North American model.
Mustang GTDs have been testing on the ‘Ring over the previous yr, and Ford has confirmed that an official time has been set. Ford hasn’t revealed the time but, however the automaker is prone to have hit the aim of underneath seven minutes. A 14-minute movie telling the story of the try shall be launched on Dec. 10, and Ford on Wednesday dropped a trailer.
The Mustang GTD has been developed as the last word track-focused Mustang, utilizing information honed over a long time of racing by Ford and its engineers. Nonetheless, the automobile will nonetheless be authorized on the road. Superior suspension that features Multimatic’s confirmed Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) dampers will make sure the automobile shall be stiff sufficient for the monitor whereas nonetheless pliable sufficient for the highway.
Delivering blistering monitor occasions has additionally required the event of superior aerodynamic options. The automobile is confirmed to function energetic aerodynamics full with a Drag Discount System, much like what’s present in System 1.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD drag discount system
Critical energy can also be a should, and this shall be delivered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8. Rated at 815 hp, the engine is derived from the unit within the previous-generation Mustang Shelby GT500, and options new components like dry-sump lubrication (a primary for a Mustang), a most engine pace of seven,650 rpm (up 100 rpm on the Shelby), a smaller supercharger pulley, and a titanium exhaust.
The engine powers the rear wheels by way of an 8-speed dual-clutch automated transmission mounted on the rear for higher weight distribution. Based on Ford, the highest pace is 202 mph.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD
Ford is presently providing the Mustang GTD for the 2025 and 2026 mannequin years. The automaker hasn’t confirmed whether or not manufacturing shall be expanded past these years. patrons must undergo an utility course of, with an preliminary North American utility course of ending final spring with greater than 7,500 purposes.
Multimatic, which constructed the most recent Ford GT supercar and in addition a few of Ford’s Mustang race vehicles, will begin manufacturing of the Mustang GTD later this yr. Ford hasn’t mentioned what number of construct slots shall be provided.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD
Closing pricing additionally hasn’t been introduced however Ford mentioned to anticipate a beginning value of about $325,000 for the usual Mustang GTD. Patrons trying to extract most efficiency must go for Efficiency and Light-weight packages.
No matter time the Mustang GTD units, it would possible be surpassed shortly by Chevrolet’s new Corvette ZR1 which additionally arrives for 2025. The ZR1 has 1,064 hp on faucet, and was not too long ago clocked reaching a high pace of 233 mph.
