- One among Ford’s objectives 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 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 to date no vehicles from a North American model.
Mustang GTDs have been testing on the ‘Ring over the previous 12 months, 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 aim of below seven minutes. A 14-minute movie telling the story of the try can 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 can 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 automotive is confirmed to characteristic energetic aerodynamics full with a Drag Discount System, just like what’s present in Components 1.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD drag discount system
Critical energy can also be a should, and this can 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 computerized transmission mounted on the rear for higher weight distribution. In line with Ford, the highest pace is 202 mph.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD
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 can be expanded past these years. consumers need to undergo an software course of, with an preliminary North American software course of ending final spring with greater than 7,500 functions.
Multimatic, which constructed the newest Ford GT supercar and likewise a few of Ford’s Mustang race vehicles, will begin manufacturing of the Mustang GTD later this 12 months. Ford hasn’t mentioned what number of construct slots can be supplied.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD
Ultimate 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 should go for Efficiency and Light-weight packages.
No matter time the Mustang GTD units, it’s going to 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 not too long ago clocked reaching a prime pace of 233 mph.
