Ford has unveiled the Mustang GTD as the most extreme version of the pony car that’s soon to be made available in the market.
Ford Mustang GTD
The Ford Mustang GTD is based on the track-only Mustang GT3 version that will compete in the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans. While Ford will produce the Mustang GTD in limited numbers in late 2024 or early 2025, let’s check out what this can bring to the streets.
Exterior
Like the Mustang GT3, the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is heavily equipped with aerodynamic kits including vented hood and fenders. Improving the track times is a C-pillar mounted hydraulically controlled active wing for better downforce and extensive use of carbon fiber panels around the vehicle for reducing weight.
A Mustang GT3 for the streets
The pony car rides on 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, with a forged magnesium option available. Behind the wheels are Brembo carbon ceramic brakes and semi-active suspension that can vary both spring rates and ride height; the Track mode lowers the car by 40 mm.
Interior
Inside, passengers are welcomed with a cabin that features Miko suede paired with leather and carbon fiber. Recaro seats have been installed and optimized to give drivers the confidence to push on the track days. It is matched with 3D-printed titanium paddle shifters, a rotary dial shifter, and a serial plate made from retired Lockheed Martin F-22 titanium parts.
Ford will roll out a customization program for the Mustang GTD
Ford assured prospective buyers that a wide array of color customization will be available – even color-matched to a customer-provided sample.
Tech & Safety
The Ford Mustang GTD is said to come with advanced electric architecture leveraged from the seventh-generation model (codenamed S650). It offers “seamless connectivity, a myriad of personalized driving modes, and over-the-air software updates.”
It will be produced in limited numbers
New to Ford is the variable traction control activated in track mode. It allows the drivers to modulate engine output and traction control to their liking. They do not have to take their hands off the wheel to make the adjustments, making track days more fun and safer.
Engine
Speaking of track, the Mustang GTD will clock lap times with a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine with a dry sump system targeting to make 800 horsepower. The speculated mid-engine configuration didn’t make its way into the vehicle, meaning the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration has been retained.
A road- and track-ready Mustang
Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle with a carbon fiber driveshaft. The Blue Oval company is aiming for a sub-seven minute run at the Nurburgring, which is Ferrari 296 GTB, Lamborghini Aventador, and Porsche 911 territory.
Price
The Ford Mustang GTD will go on sale with an estimated price of approximately $300,000 (around Php 17 million). While the 650 generation has yet to make its Philippine debut, Ford has already started delivering the 13,000 orders in its homeland US.
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