Mustang GTD is the Fastest, Most Powerful Production Mustang in History
The all-new 2025 Mustang GTD – the apex of any Mustang ever engineered by Ford – sets a new performance bar with 815 horsepower, 664 pound-feet of torque and a top speed of 202 miles per hour, the most of any street-legal Mustang ever.
The certified horsepower and torque, along with the Mustang GTD’s cutting-edge active aerodynamics, carbon-ceramic brakes, and inboard-rear suspension with semi-active dampers are key elements as Mustang GTD prepares to deliver on the promise of an official sub-seven-minute lap of the Nürburgring.
“We’ve been laser focused since day 1 to make Mustang GTD the first-ever supercar with world-class performance and the soul of a Mustang,” said Mustang GTD Chief Program Engineer Greg Goodall. “GTD’s heart is its supercharged 5.2-liter V8, packing more horsepower per liter than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.”
The supercharged 5.2-liter V8 improves on previous Mustang engines, benefiting from Mustang’s first-ever dry-sump oil system that can help keep the engine lubricated through sustained and demanding cornering.
That dry-sump oil system also enables a slightly elevated maximum engine speed of 7,650 rpm, up 100 rpm from the previous 5.2-liter V8 maximum. Revised intake and exhaust, a standard titanium exhaust, and a smaller supercharger pulley help achieve the engine output ratings.
Beyond the power needed to achieve its 202 mph top speed, Mustang GTD also features a Drag Reduction System that can change the angle of the rear wing and activate flaps under the front of the car to find exactly the right balance between airflow for speed and downforce for grip, depending on performance conditions.
“We’ve combined the work of talented engineers and designers, as well as an extremely capable driver, with Mustang GTD technology, power and aerodynamics,” said Goodall. “We can’t wait to deliver on our sub-7-minute promise to GTD customers.”
All-New Mustang GTD Debuts at Le Mans with Performance Pack, Driver-Focused Interior
- New Performance pack will serve as a key to completing a lap of the Nürburgring in under 7 minutes*, adding magnesium wheels, active aerodynamics, and a new front fascia with dive planes
- Mustang GTD’s driver-focused interior revealed with large 3D-printed titanium paddle shifters, standard Recaro seats, and a thick-rimmed flat-bottom steering wheel with additional driver controls
- Mustang GTD delivers focused, performance-oriented driving experience with its own digital gauge cluster theme plus unique graphics as part of the reconfigurable center display and Sync 4
LE MANS, France, June 12, 2024 – High performance, premium function and unmatched sophistication — the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD Carbon Series debuting at this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans excels in every category, effortlessly elevating substance and style.
From a new Performance pack that enhances its agility to a driver-focused interior to exposed carbon-fiber elements that showcase its cutting-edge construction, the Mustang GTD, in eye-catching Chroma Flame paint, is making a bold statement with its European debut.
The biggest statement comes from the Mustang GTD’s Performance package. A key component in the quest for a sub-7-minute lap of the fabled Nürburgring Nordschleife, it adds dive planes and a larger splitter to the front fascia, underbody flaps, and a drag reduction system to the rear wing. The active aerodynamic elements reduce drag in a straight line without sacrificing aerodynamic grip while cornering. The Performance pack also includes a Lightweight package, which removes some sound-deadening material and adds stunning 20-inch magnesium wheels, in addition to a unique front fascia. And while the Performance pack is featured on this Carbon Series model, it’s available across the Mustang GTD range.
“Many sports cars excel at one thing. But for a car to set a quick lap at the Nürburgring, it needs to be great at everything. Cornering, grip, braking, acceleration, there’s not a single area where it can’t shine,” said Mustang GTD Chief Engineer Greg Goodall. “From the lightweight carbon fiber body on every GTD to the active aerodynamics of the Performance package, we’ve learned from motorsport how to make the Mustang GTD excel everywhere, all in the quest for a sub-seven-minute lap of the Nürburgring.”
A driver’s confidence is essential to a car’s performance and Mustang GTD can keep drivers focused and aware on every corner, chicane and straightaway. Standard Recaro seats are up to the task, working in tandem with a new Mustang GTD steering wheel. LeMans marks the first-ever showing of the GTD interior.
The flat-bottom steering wheel features a thick, well-padded rim with premium Dinamica inserts and a leather wrap, along with carbon-fiber inserts. Exclusive to the Mustang GTD are buttons on the steering wheel for adjusting the suspension firmness and exhaust mode, letting drivers keep their eyes on the road while adjusting how their Mustang GTD performs in corners and sounds when accelerating.
Two new buttons also join the hero panel ahead of the rotary gear selector to access the Track Apps page and activate a front-axle lift function to help avoid parking lot and driveway obstacles.
Drivers also have greater control over how the standard eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle manages the supercharged 5.2-liter V8’s targeted 800-plus-horsepower, thanks to impossible-to-miss 3D-printed titanium paddle shifters. Oversized and featuring a hexagonal pattern that’s both light and gives the driver’s fingers something to grip, it’s yet another example of Ford using motorsports to improve the driving experience. Titanium trimming is also available on the rotary gear selector on the center console.
“Mustang GTD does far more than elevate the Mustang’s performance envelope. It brings a new more focused, premium feel to the cabin,” said Design Manager Anthony Colard.
Motorsports Style That Sacrifices Nothing
Mustang GTD’s new Chroma Flame paint takes center stage at Le Mans. One of six standard colors for Mustang GTD – alongside Polymimetic Gray, Race Red, Shadow Black, Frozen White, and Lightning Blue – it’s exclusive to the Mustang GTD. The deep burgundy shade pairs beautifully with the Carbon Series trim.
Highlighting the carbon-fiber body, the Carbon Series leaves the hood, roof, and rear Tech Deck unpainted, while finishing the wheels (aluminum or magnesium) in Magnetite. Body color or contrasting painted stripes are available, as are Grabber Blue, Race Red, or Black painted brake calipers.
Mustang GTD elevates Mustang’s cutting-edge software suite. The Unreal Gaming technology that powers the Sync 4 infotainment system now has Mustang GTD-specific welcome and farewell graphics on the 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.4-inch reconfigurable digital gauge cluster. Each of the six drive modes features a Mustang GTD, while a new Performance gauge cluster is exclusive to the pinnacle of Mustang performance. It puts the gear indicator and tachometer front and center, while stripping away all superfluous information. Finally, the Mustang avatar on the My Mustang page now features a Mustang GTD.
Mustang GTD Displays State-of-the-Art Suspension Like Racing Jewelry
- Mustang GTD showcases the advanced Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve rear shock absorbers like jewelry with an in-cabin suspension window that’s also visible from outside of the car
- Mustang GTD features a state-of-the-art semi-active suspension at all four corners with a pushrod-actuated rear end as part of a race-proven tubular subframe
- Adaptive Spool Valve dampers by Multimatic bring race car technology to the road for improved agility and confidence in extreme track driving situations, going from their softest to firmest setting in 15 milliseconds
DEARBORN, Mich, May 29, 2024 – Performance is central to the all-new Mustang GTD’s mission, but its artistry and craftsmanship are also on display with a cabin that serves as a showcase for its state-of-the-art, race-ready suspension.
“The rear suspension is designed for purpose, but it’s also just a beautiful thing to look at,” said Jim Owens, Mustang GTD marketing manager. “It would have been a shame for us to hide it away never to be seen. With the suspension window, owners can admire the blue and gold accents on the dampers without removing the tech panel, and the passenger can literally watch the suspension in action.”
Measuring roughly 24 inches wide by 10 inches tall and made of polycarbonate with a scratch-resistant coating added to both sides, the suspension window puts the hard work of the engineering teams on display like a finely crafted precision timepiece.
“With a car as capable as Mustang GTD, we had to do something that’s just plain cool and owners will appreciate,” said Owens.
Race-Proven Technology
From active aerodynamics to a carbon-fiber body, magnesium wheels, and a rear transaxle, the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is a showcase for race-proven technology driving the development of road-going vehicles. The centerpiece of that race-to-road path is the semi-active suspension that underpins the most track-capable production Mustang ever.
“We’ve never done a suspension like this on Mustang,” said Greg Goodall, Mustang GTD Chief Program Engineer. “To meet the aggressive lap time targets we set, we looked to motorsports for that inspiration to do something really advanced. This cutting-edge suspension and advanced dampers are key to turning a Mustang into a Mustang GTD.”
The Mustang GTD’s inboard rear suspension – where the shocks and springs sit low and between the rear wheels rather than in line and above them – is yet another example of Ford bringing learnings from the track to the road. Combined with a strong, stiff, and weight-efficient motorsport-style tubular subframe, the track-derived DNA on display in the Mustang GTD’s rear end is impossible to ignore. Multimatic’s proprietary Adaptive Spool Valve dampers, meanwhile, go beyond what’s allowed in the world of racing.
Capable of going from their softest to firmest setting in just 15 milliseconds – six times quicker than the human eye can blink – the ASV dampers continuously adapt based on the drive mode, road surface, and driver inputs to maximize the Michelin tires’ contact with the road.
“Adaptive damping allows more flexibility in absolute ride performance compared to a passive damper,” said Scott Keefer, vice president, Multimatic engineering, “It lets you decouple the ride versus handling compromise that you would normally make in damper tuning. Our system is a double win in that adjustments feel very analog, very natural in terms of motion control.”
Each damper has two springs, and when driving on the street, they work together to allow a comfortable ride. Activating the driver-selectable Track mode hydraulically compresses one of the springs, nearly doubling the spring rate overall and lowering the vehicle approximately 40 millimeters (about 1.6 inches) to maximize capability on the track.
The stiffer spring rate aids mechanical grip, but just like on a race car, firmer springs improve aerodynamic grip, too. As the Mustang GTD’s active aerodynamics press down on the car at high speeds, the firmer spring rates of Track mode counter aerodynamic squat and help keep the tires’ contact patch as broad as possible while accelerating, braking, and cornering.
The Mustang GTD will appear at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, before heading to the 24 Hours of Spa, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It will also spend the summer testing in Europe, before attempting an officially timed sub-seven-minute lap of Germany’s legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife later this year.
Applications Now Open in Europe
Mustang GTD’s European debut aligns with the official opening of the application window for the European market. At 1 P.M. CET on June 13, prospective Mustang GTD customers in the European Union can go to TheMustangGTD.com and apply to purchase the most audacious Mustang ever.
