- One among Ford’s targets for the Mustang GTD is a Nürburgring lap time of below seven minutes
- The hardcore Mustang advantages from 815 hp, Multimatic suspension, and F1-inspired aerodynamics
- Pricing is predicted to begin 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 more likely to have hit the purpose of below seven minutes. A 14-minute movie telling the story of the try will probably be launched on Dec. 10, and Ford on Wednesday dropped a trailer.
The Mustang GTD has been developed as the final word track-focused Mustang, utilizing information honed over many years of racing by Ford and its engineers. Nevertheless, the automotive will nonetheless be authorized on the road. Superior suspension that features Multimatic’s confirmed Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) dampers will make sure the automotive will probably be stiff sufficient for the monitor whereas nonetheless pliable sufficient for the highway.
Delivering blistering monitor instances has additionally required the event of superior aerodynamic options. The automotive is confirmed to function energetic aerodynamics full with a Drag Discount System, just like what’s present in System 1.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD drag discount system
Severe energy can also be a should, and this will probably 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 parts 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 computerized transmission mounted on the rear for higher weight distribution. In keeping with Ford, the highest pace is 202 mph.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD
Ford is at present providing the Mustang GTD for the 2025 and 2026 mannequin years. The automaker hasn’t confirmed whether or not manufacturing will probably be expanded past these years. patrons should undergo an software course of, with an preliminary North American software course of ending final spring with greater than 7,500 purposes.
Multimatic, which constructed the most recent Ford GT supercar and likewise 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 will probably be provided.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD
Remaining pricing additionally hasn’t been introduced however Ford mentioned to anticipate a beginning worth of about $325,000 for the usual Mustang GTD. Consumers seeking to extract most efficiency should go for Efficiency and Light-weight packages.
No matter time the Mustang GTD units, it should probably 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.
