- One among Ford’s targets for the Mustang GTD was a Nürburgring lap time of below seven minutes
- Hardcore Mustang advantages from 815 hp, Multimatic suspension, and F1-inspired aerodynamics
- Costs anticipated to start out round $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 to date 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 it’s prone to have hit the objective of below seven minutes. A brief movie telling the story of the try is coming quickly, and a trailer shall be launched on Oct. 23.
The Mustang GTD has been developed as the last word track-focused Mustang, utilizing data honed over many years of racing by Ford and its engineers. Nevertheless, 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 instances has additionally required the event of superior aerodynamic options. The automobile is confirmed to characteristic lively aerodynamics full with a Drag Discount System, just like what’s present in Method 1.
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 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 automated transmission mounted on the rear for higher weight distribution. In accordance with Ford, the highest pace is 202 mph.
Ford is at the moment 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 should undergo an software course of, with an preliminary North American software course of ending final spring with greater than 7,500 purposes.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD
Multimatic, which constructed the newest 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 stated what number of construct slots shall be supplied.
Last pricing hasn’t been introduced however Ford stated to count on a beginning value of about $325,000 for the usual Mustang GTD. Consumers trying to extract most efficiency must go for Efficiency and Light-weight packages.
No matter time the Mustang GTD units, it’ll doubtless be surpassed shortly by Chevrolet’s new Corvette ZR1 which additionally arrives for 2025. The ZR1 has 1,064 hp on faucet, and was lately clocked reaching a high pace of 233 mph.
