The classic American pony is not the usual muscle car now. The 2025 Mustang GTD is built with only one aim: to score a sub-7-minute Nürburgring Nordschleife time. The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is the street-legal variant of the brand’s upcoming race car that interestingly got its name from Daytona, so Mustang GT Daytona. The Mustang GTD has already got its name: The Quickest Roadgoing Mustang Ever.
Ford caused a significant stir within the supercar and enthusiast community by unveiling the Mustang GTD, a remarkable $300,000 supercar iteration based on the latest S650 Mustang platform. Anticipation had been building around the potential introduction of a mid-engine Mustang, yet the unexpected twist was that the engine’s placement remains consistent with the S650 models.
According to Ford executives, the Mustang GTD is a direct response to the realm of high-priced, high-performance European supercars. They intend to reestablish the Ford brand as a global symbol of performance and speed. Positioned to rival the likes of Aston Martin, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz, the Mustang GTD is poised to make a resounding statement in the world of supercar competition.
With that, here’s everything you need to need to know about the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD, including its engine, performance, suspension, pricing, and many more.
2025 Ford Mustang Engine and Performance
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is powered by a 5.2 Liter Supercharged V8 engine. The engine is the same but more powerful version of what we have seen in the GT500 with a dry-sump oil system, usually featured in race cars. The transmission duties are handled by an 8-speed rear-transaxle DCT along with paddle shifters for extra convenience.
According to Ford, the power will not be just 800 HP, as claimed by other reports. The power output of the Mustang Shelby GT500 is 760 HP and 625 Lb-Ft of torque. The actual power of the Mustang GTD 5.2 Liter Supercharged engine will be close to 820 HP and 725 Lb-Ft of torque.
The output of the Mustang GTD far exceeds the power of the top-end Dark Horse’s 5.0 Liter Coyote V8. The said engine makes 500 HP and 418 Lb-Ft of torque. Even the power of GT3 seems to fall short in front of GTD. The GT3 is capped at 550 HP due to racing rules.
The decision to use supercharging was made quickly during development. While exact performance numbers are undisclosed, Ford aims for a sub-7-minute Nürburgring Nordschleife time, making the GTD the fastest roadgoing Mustang. Professional driver Hand highlights the car’s aerodynamic drag-reduction system, reducing downforce for enhanced straight-line speed, unlike GT-class racing.
Shifting the transmission to the car’s rear improved weight distribution and torque delivery. Larry Holt, EVP of Multimatic Special Vehicle Operations, played a key role in addressing the challenge of moving the gearbox backward.
Mustang GDT Rides On Semi-Active Suspension
The GTD utilizes what Ford refers to as a semi-active suspension system, capable of adapting spring rates and ride height. This incorporates adaptive spool valve dampers. When engaged in Track Mode, the vehicle’s height drops by 1.575 inches (40 millimeters).
The front configuration employs a short-long arm layout. Notably, the trunk no longer offers storage due to the presence of the pushrod and rocker arm architecture, hydraulic control system, and transaxle cooling system in that area. Air scoops have been incorporated to direct airflow of the rear glass, aiding in cooling these components.
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD rides on 20-inch wheels forged in aluminum, and there’s also an option to get magnesium wheels with 3-spokes. The tires are fat! You get 325mm (325/30 ZR-20) front tires and 345mm (345/30 ZR-20) at the rear. The tires are provided by Michelin.
The standard wheel set consists of 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. Optionally, there’s a choice for forged magnesium wheels, showcasing Y-shaped spokes akin to the design found on the GT3 race car. The braking duties are handled by Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes as standard.
Carbon Fibre Body With Titanium From F-22 Raptor
The GTD extensively employs carbon fiber throughout its body to achieve weight reduction. This lightweight material is utilized for various components, including the front splitter, hood, fenders, door sills, roof, trunk lid, and rear diffuser.
We think there’s an option for carbon fiber elements for the front and rear fascias as well. For those seeking enhanced aerodynamics, an available package introduces features like hydraulically controlled front flaps, a carbon-fiber underbody tray, and an active rear wing. The car has no seats at the back, and the rear subframe is tubular to enhance rigidity.
Buyers of the GTD are granted the freedom to select any color they desire, including the possibility of a custom shade provided by the customer.
A combination of Miko suede, leather, and carbon fiber materials is featured inside the cabin of the GTD. Passengers are seated in Recaro seats, while the rear bench has been omitted. An optional package presents 3D-printed titanium elements for the paddle shifters, rotary dial shifter, and a serial number plate. Notably, this titanium material originates from retired Lockheed Martin F-22 parts, commonly known as the F-22 Raptor.
2025 Mustang GTD Pricing
Jim Farley. The pricing of the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is expected to exceed the $300,000 mark. According to Jim Farley, Ford plans to manufacture around 2,000 units only. The company will implement an allotment and concierge approach, similar to the strategy employed for the limited-edition Ford GT to handle distribution and supply chain concerns that have currently plagued the automotive industry.
This strategy entails an application process and specific criteria, favoring dedicated Ford performance vehicle customers while discouraging speculative reselling. Some prospective buyers enhanced their chances by attending a pre-reveal preview event in Monterey, California, just ahead of the car’s official unveiling during the Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance events.
While Ford is currently compiling a list of interested parties, they haven’t started taking official orders yet. Farley himself intends to purchase one, though he will be second in line behind executive chairman Bill Ford, who will receive the first unit. Farley secured the fourth GT during its production run, following some Ford family members.
Anticipating the profile of GTD buyers, the CEO envisions them as collectors of Fords, possibly with a GT already in their garage along with other high-performance cars. These buyers are expected to be track enthusiasts who value the experience of track days. Perhaps, these buyers might also be owners of the most expensive cars in the world or already have some of the fastest cars in the world. The Ford Mustang GTD is expected to go on sale in late 2024 or early 2025.