A limited edition of road-legal high-performance vehicles developed in conjunction with the racing Mustang GT3 has been released. It’s called the Mustang GTD. It has 800 horses and will cost over $300,000 each.
It was designed to develop extreme speeds. Lots of carbon fiber in the body, custom suspension that adjusts spring and ride height to suit track or street conditions, active aerodynamics, supercharged V8 engine with unique dry sump lubrication system, 8-speed dual clutch transmission, rear carbon fiber drive and driveshaft for near perfect weight balance, magnesium rims, optional titanium exhaust system and carbon ceramic brakes.
Solutions under the hood of the Mustang GTD allow you to get more than 800 hp. and overcome the Nürburgring in less than 7 minutes.
Where did the Mustang GTD come from?
A small group of Ford team members gathered in 2021 in a tin garage hidden behind a wind tunnel in Allen Park, Michigan, for a new after hours mission. They had to design a Mustang that could compete with the best sports cars in Europe. The result was a heavy duty, limited edition road legal car.
The new 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is a technological pinnacle. It is inspired by the Mustang GT3 that will compete at Le Mans next year. No Mustang has ever been this powerful.
Every part of the Mustang GTD has been designed with a purpose in mind. It is designed to move faster around the track, using more advanced technology than the racing cars it is based on. The Mustang GTD was designed by the people behind the Ford Mustang racing cars and the Le Mans winning GT. This is the fastest Mustang.
Active aerodynamics
The Mustang GTD’s downforce comes from active aerodynamics, wide tire traction and advanced double-height suspension - short wishbones up front and multi-link rear. The car features carbon-ceramic brakes and power is sent through a rear-mounted 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and a lightweight carbon fiber driveshaft for a nearly 50/50 weight distribution. The heart of the car is a 5.2-liter mechanically supercharged V8 engine with up to 800 horsepower.
The Mustang GTD was designed and built in collaboration between Ford and Multimatic, who developed the Le Mans-winning Mustang GT3, GT4 and Ford GT. The design of the gas turbine engine is completely subordinated to its purpose. Every line improves aerodynamic performance for high-speed track riding, from the front splitter, ventilated hood and fenders, to the optional active rear spoiler on the C-pillar with hydraulic raise and lower.
The Mustang GTD uses carbon fiber body panels to significantly reduce weight, lower the center of gravity and improve driver response. The fenders, hood, removable trunk lid, door sills, front splitter, rear diffuser and roof are made from carbon fiber, as are optional front and rear lower spoilers.
The optional aerodynamic package includes, among other things: an extensive underbody aerodynamic coating. It’s also made from carbon fiber and includes elements new to motorsport as well as some features not allowed in racing, such as hydraulically actuated front fairings that, in combination with an active rear spoiler, manage airflow for aerodynamic balance.
Where the trunk used to be, there is a semi-active suspension with hydraulic control and axle cooling, which uses a racing-style hood with two vents to direct air from the rear window into the passenger compartment and heat exchangers.
The most powerful engine
The model uses a specially developed 5.2-liter mechanically supercharged V8 engine with dual intake manifold and the first dry sump lubrication system found in a road-legal Mustang. The system helps keep the engine lubricated for long periods of time when cornering. The powertrain, which develops more than 7500 rpm, emits brutal sounds thanks to the optional titanium exhaust system with active valves.
The Mustang GTD is shod with 325mm wide front tires, the same as the Ford GT rear tires, while the 345mm wide rear tires are mounted on 20-inch forged alloy wheels or optional forged magnesium alloy wheels. The magnesium rims are reminiscent of the rims known from the racing Mustang GT3.
The Mustang GTD is equipped with a new feature for Ford systems - Variable Track Mode Traction Control. This allows the driver to push the limits of the vehicle’s capabilities by adjusting engine power and limiting traction control intervention. Performance changes can be made without taking your hands off the wheel, allowing the rider to adjust the settings based on the conditions on the track to suit their skills.
The Mustang GTD will be a limited edition, with MSRP starting at $300,000. dollars. The car will be available in late 2024 or early 2025.
Source: Wprost
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