The Ford Mustang GTD Is Even More Expensive Than We Thought
Ford
is finally preparing to launch the Mustang GTD. It's one of the wildest Mustangs ever from the automaker, and it's got a price tag to match. The
2025 Mustang GTD
officially starts at $327,960, which is a bit more than the $300,000 Ford predicted when it announced the car nearly two years ago. That number crept up to $325,00 last year when Ford released additional details.
The price includes a $5,500 destination fee and a $3,700 gas guzzler tax, as the GTD is a thirsty beast. The car's Monroney says it gets 12 miles per gallon combined, 17 mpg on the highway, and 10 mpg in the city. The base price of the car alone is $318,760—the most of any Mustang, ever. But this is not your grandpa's pony car.
What Mustang GTD Buyers Get for $327,000
Under the hood is a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 engine producing
815 horsepower
and 664 pound-feet of torque. But that's only part of the story. This Mustang is a road-legal version of Ford's GT3 race car, featuring
semi-active rear inboard pushrod suspension
(which is visible through the rear bulkhead), a carbon-fiber driveshaft, and an eight-speed, dual-clutch transaxle gearbox.
The Mustang has a near-perfect 50-50 weight balance, with Ford using a ton of carbon fiber to keep the weight down. Despite it being a road-legal version of a race car, the cabin features a mix of suede, carbon fiber, and leather, and an optional package adds titanium paddles, a titanium shifter, and more.
Sadly, we don't know all the available options or how much they'll cost. Our first look at the GTD's price tag and window sticker comes from an
owner who posted it to Facebook
, but they didn't add a lot of extras. The red brake calipers are $1,500, while the exposed carbon roof costs $10,000, bringing the total to $339,460.
We have no idea how high the Mustang GTD price can reach, but Ford has made a big deal about buyers
fighting over exclusive exterior colors
. That's likely just the start of the available upgrades. There's also the
Mustang GTD Spirit of America
, a special edition version that, as of now, has no price tag.
This has us wondering: Is a $400,000 Ford Mustang possible? It sure seems so.
Here's More Mustang GTD News:
Mustang GTD Buyers Can't Sell Their Cars for at Least Two Years
The Ford Mustang GTD Just Broke Its Own Nürburgring Record (Update)
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