The Ford Mustang is an iconic car in the automotive world; it will reach a new peak with the arrival of the GTD version, for the 2025 model year. With its wild looks, it might give the impression of being a track car, but it is indeed legal for the road. Despite this, his favorite playground remains the circuit. This is also why Ford will participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend with a Ford Mustang GTD.
A unique car
From the first glance, the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD stands out with its unique design, compared to other Mustangs: widened front and rear tracks, numerous added air intakes, more aggressive front and rear fascias and an imposing spoiler. on the trunk lid.
The interior also has its share of changes. In visual terms, the dashboard looks a lot like that of the traditional Mustang, in addition to certain appliques which differ, the presence of a wheel for changing the position of the gearbox as well as the steering wheel which has a gripping surface. reworked hand and imposing selection levers placed behind. We can also note the presence of Recaro brand seats at the front as well as the absence of seats at the rear. These are replaced by an empty space with a window giving a view of the rear suspensions.
Currently, despite a price of around US$300,000, more than 7,500 people have expressed their intention to acquire a copy of this car in the United States as well as in Canada. Now order taking is over on our side of the ocean, it is now the turn of future European customers to demonstrate their interest very soon. Ford plans to build the Ford Mustang GTD in limited quantities, without giving the exact number.
Performances on point
In its press release, Ford mentions that the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD equipped with the optional performance package is capable of completing a lap of the famous Nürburgring in less than 7 minutes. This is possible thanks to 20-inch magnesium wheels, active aerodynamics and a reworked front end. We must not forget that, under the hood, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, we find a 5.2-liter V8 engine that develops more than 800 horsepower. It is also possible to add a carbon fiber assembly which, according to the manufacturer, reduces the weight of the vehicle.
Taking on the 24 Hours of Le Mans
All this data is revealed on the sidelines of the competition 24 hours of Le Mans which will be held over the weekend. Ford plans to participate in the event in the GT3 category with the Ford Mustang GTD. We will remember that Ford has already experienced glorious moments during this event with the Ford GT in 1966.
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