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The Drive
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Watch the Ford Mustang GTD Nurburgring Record Run With No BS Music or Camera Cuts
If you have 6:52.072 of free time and enjoy the sound of a $325,000 pony car (or supercharged V8s, in general), then Ford just posted a video that'll tickle your ears. As you may have heard, the Blue Oval headed to the Nürburgring Nordschleife again with its monster Mustang, the GTD. The result was another sub-seven-minute lap, but it was more than five seconds faster than the team's last visit. And now, you can get a from-the-cockpit view of the record-breaking lap yourself. Although your audio system of choice is unlikely to play back the claimed 815 horsepower under the Mustang GTD's hood, you'll get the gist. And it's a loud and quick one as pro driver Dirk Müller goes for a not-so-leisurely lap around the Green Hell. The Mustang GTD, which is slated to start production soon, is one of the mightiest street legal cars out there. Sure, there are faster production cars, but the GTD's performance is on par with other six-figure supercars that have looped the 'Ring—and it's quicker than any other American car around the track. Its 202-mph top speed is definitely more exhilarating than riding a bicycle around the famed track. Beverly Braga has enjoyed an eventful career as a Swiss Army knife, having held roles as an after-school teacher, film critic, PR manager, transcriber, and video producer – to name a few. She is currently a communications consultant and freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets covering automotive, entertainment, lifestyle, and food & beverage. Beverly grew up in Hawaii but roots for Washington, D.C., sports teams. .article-sidebar]:pt-0>
ArabGT
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
New Nürburgring Record Puts Mustang GTD Among Supercar Giants
On May 2, 2025, the Ford Mustang GTD etched its name deeper into automotive legend by demolishing its own lap time on Germany's infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife, clocking a blistering 6 minutes and 52.072 seconds. This remarkable achievement cements the GTD's status as the quickest American production vehicle ever to tame the 20.8-kilometer circuit. This latest record represents a substantial leap from the Mustang GTD's previous best of 6:57.685, recorded in August 2024—when it had already made headlines as the first American car to dip below the seven-minute barrier on the Nordschleife. Behind the wheel once again was veteran racing driver Dirk Müller, who managed to shave 5.613 seconds off the earlier mark, pushing the GTD even closer to the upper echelon of global supercars. With this new milestone, the GTD—Ford's most track-focused and expensive Mustang ever—now ranks as the fourth-fastest production car to ever lap the Nürburgring. It eclipses icons like the Porsche 918 Spyder (6:57), Ferrari 296 GTB, Lamborghini Aventador SV, and the Porsche 911 GT3 (6:59.927). Only three cars remain ahead in the record books: the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (6:49.328), Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (6:48.047), and the lightning-quick Porsche 911 GT2 RS equipped with the Manthey Racing package (6:43.300). What makes the Mustang GTD's performance so striking is that it stands toe-to-toe with elite European machines purpose-built for circuit domination—despite originating from a platform deeply rooted in American muscle car heritage. Its success underscores Ford's bold engineering, blending raw V8 power with cutting-edge technology. A number of key factors contributed to the GTD's record-shattering run. Unlike the warmer, less optimal conditions of its 2024 attempt, the May 2025 run benefited from cooler temperatures and enhanced grip, ideal for maximum tire performance. Mechanical updates also played a crucial role. Ford refined the supercharged 5.2-liter V8's calibration to unleash more consistent power delivery—surpassing 800 horsepower—while reengineering elements of the chassis to enhance structural rigidity and improve driver feedback through corners. Additionally, Ford fine-tuned the car's braking system and traction control to deliver sharper, more stable handling under extreme loads. Advanced aerodynamic tweaks, including adjustments to the active aero system, significantly increased downforce, enabling greater speed and control through the Nordschleife's demanding turns. Importantly, these upgrades aren't confined to Ford's test cars—buyers of the production GTD will benefit from the same advanced systems. This Nürburgring triumph isn't just a publicity win—it symbolizes Ford's ambition to lead in the high-performance world. Unlike rivals that develop track-focused cars with limited road relevance, Ford has reimagined the Mustang as a true global supercar through the GTD, integrating race-grade components like a carbon fiber body, adaptive suspension, and active aero technology. While the full onboard video of the 6:52.072 lap hasn't been released yet, Ford has shared a teaser clip that offers glimpses of Müller's masterful drive—building anticipation ahead of the full release. As the Mustang GTD continues to shatter expectations and records alike, it stands as a powerful reminder that American engineering is more than capable of challenging the world's most revered performance machines—on their own turf. Watch the Clip:
TimesLIVE
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Ford Mustang GTD smashes its own Nürburgring record
The Ford Mustang GTD has improved its Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time, reinforcing its position among the fastest stock production sports cars on the circuit. In December 2024, Multimatic Motorsports driver Dirk Müller became the first to lap the 20.76km track in an American production car in less than seven minutes. Driving the 608kW Mustang GTD, Müller posted an officially certified time of 6:57.685, placing the car fifth on the Nürburgring's production sports car leaderboard. Ford has now confirmed the Mustang GTD has surpassed that benchmark. With further development the car completed a lap in 6:52.072 — 5.5 seconds faster than its previous best. This new time moves it up to fourth place in its class. The improved result follows a series of technical updates, including a recalibrated powertrain, revised chassis and suspension settings, modified alignment, aerodynamic adjustments and enhancements to the ABS and traction control systems. The road-legal sports car retains several motorsports-inspired features, including a carbon-fibre body plus a range of technologies not restricted by GT3 racing regulations. Key components include Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, active aerodynamics for enhanced downforce, a supercharged 5.2 l V8 engine and semiactive suspension. Twenty-inch forged aluminium wheels are fitted as standard equipment (lighter magnesium wheels are available as an option) and are shod with super sticky 325/30ZR Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres up front and wider 345/30ZR tyres at the rear.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Ford Mustang GTD Just Broke Its Own Record with a 6:52 Lap Around the 'Ring
Even thought it ran a record-setting run last year, Ford remained unsatisfied with the Mustang GTD's performance at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Despite being the first American car to break the seven-minute barrier at the famed circuit, FoMoCo knew the supercharged pony car had more to give. Well, the automaker has returned to the track — andhere in 2025, it has just shaved more than five seconds off of its previous run. In fact, the Mustang GTD is the now fourth-fastest production car to ever lap the 'Ring, completing the 12.9-mile loop in just 6:52.072. Last year's lap attempts weren't ideal by any means. Ford told Road & Track that it only managed to get three officially timed laps in during the entirety of 2024, owing largely to struggles with the weather. You can even see sections of wet track in last year's documentary about the attempt, keeping the car off of the fastest line at times. The new year, in turn, seems to have brought better conditions around the Green Hell. That's not to say that Ford hasn't made adjustments, with the GTD receiving a thorough rework over the last few months. The team has revised the chassis tuning, adding increased torsional rigidity throughout. The traction control and ABS systems were also reworked, as was the initial powertrain calibration on the supercharged 5.2-liter V-8. Combined with the refined aero package and the tweaks Multimatic Motorsports driver Dirk Müller, and Ford found those five-and-a-half seconds around the 'Ring. A 6:52.072 lap puts the GTD in rarified air. Only the Mercedes-AMG One (6:29.090), Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (6:48.047), and the current Porsche 911 GT3 RS (6:49.328) sit ahead of the car in the production car segment, which is a massive achievement for Detroit. (Technically speaking, the 991.2 GT2 RS with the Manthey Performance hardware is also quicker, having posted a 6:43.300 on the longer layout completed by Ford; The Blue Oval clearly doesn't see that as a true production car record, however) Ford says that the Mustang GTD will start to roll out to customers this spring, which means we won't have to wait much longer before these beasts hit driveways. We hope to see at least a few owners using the car for its true purpose, in spite of the fact that they seem destined to become some of the more valuable Mustangs of the modern era. We also would love to see Ford continue building machines like this, even if they aren't all made for chasing 'Ring records. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car Sign in to access your portfolio
