Ford has unveiled the Mustang GTD, a high-performance sports car designed to compete with European supercars. The GTD features a full carbon fiber body, active aerodynamics, a unique adaptive suspension, and a supercharged V8 engine. It shares design and hardware elements with the Mustang GT3 race car, with the GT3 car set to compete at Le Mans next year.
Key features of the Ford Mustang GTD include:
- Carbon Fiber Body: The GTD features a redesigned carbon fiber body with aerodynamic enhancements. Components such as the front splitter, vented fenders, rear diffuser, underbody aero tray, and side sills are all crafted from carbon fiber to reduce weight.
- Supercharged V8: The GTD is powered by a front-mounted 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that produces up to 800 horsepower. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds.
- Adaptive Suspension: The car features an adaptive suspension system that can switch between two spring rates and ride heights for road and track driving. In track mode, the car’s ride height can drop by nearly 1.6 inches.
- Variable Traction Control: The Mustang GTD is equipped with Ford’s Variable Traction Control system, allowing the driver to adjust engine output and traction control settings via steering wheel-mounted controls.
- Carbon Ceramic Brakes: Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes provide strong stopping power, and specially developed ducts cool the rear disc brakes.
- Unique Interior: The interior features high-performance Recaro seats, 3D printed titanium paddle shifters, a rotary dial, and a serial plate made from recycled titanium from retired Lockheed Martin F-22 parts.
- Limited Production: Ford plans to launch the 2025 Mustang GTD in late 2024 or early 2025. Each model will start at around $300,000.
The Mustang GTD represents Ford’s ambitious attempt to challenge European supercar manufacturers with a high-performance, track-focused sports car. It combines cutting-edge technology, aerodynamics, and a powerful engine to deliver impressive performance both on and off the track.