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USA Today
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon: Ford's $325,000 Mustang launches this October
Ford Motor Co. has revealed a new trim it will offer on its most expensive and fastest Mustang — the Mustang GTD. The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker revealed the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon trim on Aug. 14 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, California. Ford chose this location for the reveal because this new trim is race-inspired. Ford spokesman Brandon Turkus said the Mustang GTD has a starting price of $325,000. The company is not sharing pricing for specific trims or options, but the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon trim is expected to come to market in October. This Liquid Carbon trim will use lightweight carbon fiber, a technology that plays a critical role in the GTD's body and performance, the company said in a release. Ford noted that carbon fiber is preferred for race cars' bodies. The Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon "skips a trip to the paint booth" Ford said by replacing paint with sheet metal in the doors. The bonded carbon-fiber saves 13 pounds of weight compared to a Mustang GTD Carbon Series with the Performance package. This weight reduction delivers better aerodynamics. 'Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon is the ultimate expression of the Mustang GTD's high-tech, high-performance construction and is a reminder of the race-derived, cutting-edge capability that sits beneath the surface of every Mustang GTD,' Mustang GTD Chief Program Engineer Greg Goodall said in a statement. Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon will have an exposed carbon body and functional aerodynamics, Goodall said. It features a black Brembo brake caliper, matching an anodized body with gloss-black GTD script. Anodizing is a process that converts a metal surface into "a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant, anodic oxide finish," according to Ford said the performance package will be standard on the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon trim. Jamie L. LaReau is the senior autos writer who covers Ford Motor Co. for the Detroit Free Press. Contact Jamie at jlareau@ Follow her on Twitter @jlareauan. To sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber.
The Herald
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Herald
Ford unveils new Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon at Laguna Seca
'Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon is the ultimate expression of the Mustang GTD's hi-tech, high-performance construction and is a reminder of the race derived, cutting edge capability that sits beneath the surface of every Mustang GTD,' said Mustang GTD chief programme engineer Greg Goodall. 'The Mustang GTD is a great-looking car and now it stands out more with its striking exposed carbon body and functional aero elements.' Like the Carbon Series, the Liquid Carbon's weave lines up down the midline of the bonnet, roof, rear deck and rear wing. The pattern carries through the fenders and side panels, giving the whole body a deliberate, uniform finish. Other bespoke details include black Brembo brake calipers, anodised body trim and gloss black GTD script. As with the Mustang GTD Spirit of America, Ford's Performance package is fitted as standard equipment. 'High-performance requires high-precision. When we were designing the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon, it was essential that these small details were present, because they speak to the care and attention required to build a vehicle such as the Mustang GTD and to compete and win on the world's stage with the Mustang GT3,' said Mustang GTD design manager Anthony Colard.
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Ford unveils new Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon at Laguna Seca
California's legendary Laguna Seca Raceway provided the backdrop on Thursday for the debut of Ford's latest high performance Mustang, the GTD Liquid Carbon. It is the newest derivative in the GTD line-up and one that wears its carbon fibre bodywork unpainted, giving the car a raw, track-bred look while shaving off weight. Carbon fibre is no stranger to the racing world. It is the go to material in series such as IMSA, where the GTD's inspiration, the Mustang GT3, competes. On the Liquid Carbon, skipping the paint booth and replacing the doors' sheet metal with bonded carbon fibre cuts about 5.89kg compared with a GTD Carbon Series fitted with the Performance package. 'Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon is the ultimate expression of the Mustang GTD's hi-tech, high-performance construction and is a reminder of the race derived, cutting edge capability that sits beneath the surface of every Mustang GTD,' said Mustang GTD chief programme engineer Greg Goodall. 'The Mustang GTD is a great-looking car and now it stands out more with its striking exposed carbon body and functional aero elements.' Like the Carbon Series, the Liquid Carbon's weave lines up down the midline of the bonnet, roof, rear deck and rear wing. The pattern carries through the fenders and side panels, giving the whole body a deliberate, uniform finish. Other bespoke details include black Brembo brake calipers, anodised body trim and gloss black GTD script. As with the Mustang GTD Spirit of America, Ford's Performance package is fitted as standard equipment. 'High-performance requires high-precision. When we were designing the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon, it was essential that these small details were present, because they speak to the care and attention required to build a vehicle such as the Mustang GTD and to compete and win on the world's stage with the Mustang GT3,' said Mustang GTD design manager Anthony Colard. The interior mixes black leather with Dinamica microfibre suede, stitched in contrasting Hyper Lime across the seats, door panels, centre console, instrument panel and steering wheel. A reflective gradient strip down the centre of each seat adds a touch of contrast. With the Liquid Carbon's arrival, the Mustang GTD range now spans four variants: the standard GTD, Spirit of America, Carbon Series and this new exposed carbon edition.
