Mustang GTD: Ford's Answer to European Concerns

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【Summary】Ford has unveiled the new Mustang GTD, a high-performance variant designed to compete with European sports cars. The GTD is a road-legal version of Ford's Mustang GT3 race car, featuring a supercharged V8 engine targeting around 800bhp. It incorporates race-spec engineering, including active aerodynamics and suspension not allowed in certain racing series. The GTD will be a limited-run model, with a price starting at $300,000 in the US.

FutureCar Staff Aug 29, 2023 12:03 AM PT

Mustang GTD: Ford's Answer to European Concerns

Ford has unveiled its new Mustang GTD, a high-performance variant of the iconic Mustang designed to compete with European sports cars. Ford CEO, Jim Farley, expressed his ambition for the GTD to challenge the likes of Porsche, Aston Martin, and Mercedes. The GTD is a road-legal version of Ford's Mustang GT3 car, with engineering that goes beyond what is allowed in certain racing series.

The GTD features a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine with a dry sump oil system, a 7500rpm redline, and an active titanium exhaust. Ford aims to achieve around 800bhp with this setup. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed transaxle gearbox and a carbon fiber driveshaft to maintain a balanced weight distribution. The GTD also comes with 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes as standard.

The GTD boasts active aerodynamics, including hydraulically-controlled front flaps and an active rear wing. These features are inspired by motorsports and include technology that is not allowed in certain racing series. The car also features active suspension with variable spring rates and ride height, which is another technology not permitted in racing. The interior of the GTD includes Miko suede seat upholstery and 3D-printed titanium paddle shifters recycled from retired F22 Raptors.

However, getting your hands on a GTD won't be easy. Ford plans to produce the GTD in limited numbers and will use an application process similar to that of the Ford GT to determine who can purchase one. The starting price for the GTD in the US is $300,000.