Ford Unveils Mustang GTD

Ford has unveiled the 2025 Mustang GTD (GTD is the IMSA class the GT3 competes in), a street/trackcelebration of the upcoming GT3 slated to compete in the 2024 Le Mans race.

It’s a limited-run $300,000 starting price no-holds barred Mustang. Perhaps Ford is trying to make up for the fact it shared the pony-car name-sake with the Mustang Mach-E.

A dry-sump 5.2-liter V8 will spin to over 7,500RPM, and targets more than 800 horsepower. If true, this will be the highest-horsepower street-legal Mustang from Ford. It will also have a titanium active valve exhaust available, presumably for an additional fee.

Getting all the power to the ground requires Variable Traction Control (in track mode) from Ford. Driver’s will be able to modulate engine output and traction-control from the steering wheel to better suit their capabilities “on track” it’s claimed.

It will have an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, and use of a carbon fiber driveshaft. The car has a near 50/50 weight distribution according to Ford. A “dual-ride” push-rod suspension is part of the GTD, a “first of its kind” according to Ford.  

There will continue to be lots of carbon fiber in this one. The fenders, hood, trunk replacement cover (there is no truck, it’s stuffed with push-rod suspension goodness), door sills, front splitter, rear diffuser and roof are all carbon fiber. Additionally, front and rear facias are available in CF, but not standard. An additional aero package is available, but includes non-motorsports sanctioned active aero. 

Helping keep this car to the ground are 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, with 345mm tires in the back and 325mm tires in front. Behind those forged wheels resides a hardy Brembo carbon ceramic brake system. 

The Mustang GTD also boasts a c-pillar-mounted, hydraulically controlled active rear wing that provides, according to Ford, “massive downforce to produce responsive control…” no specificity on what “massive downforce” equates to unfortunately.  

The Dearborn manufacturer is gunning for a sub-7 minute lap time at the Nürburgring. Currently, the fastest Mustang is a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with a 7:58.29 lap time. The GTD would be in comparative laps times as the 2015 Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce LP-750-4 (6.59.73). The current record is held by the Mercedes-AMG One (6:30.705).

Ford also boasts plenty of customization options on the interior as well. If you are looking to have 3D-printed titanium shifter paddles, the GTD has you covered. In one of the more odd promotions, Ford is also promoting the GTD’s use of retired Lockheed Martin F-22 parts. Not entirely sure using old plane parts is a plus for the buyer of a brand-new car. 

While the GTD is billed as a racecar made for the street, it sounds that the car will still have plenty of creature comforts on the inside. There will be use of Miko suede (a 100% recycled Italian faux suede), RECARO seats, as well as multiple interior color combinations and special option packages for the exterior. The car will be available in any color, even color-matched to a supplied sample. 

Potential buyers are encouraged to visit Ford.com for more details. And if you lay down enough coin to buy, plan on a late 2024 early 2025 availability.