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The Drive
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Ford Mustang GTDs Could Cost More Than $600,000 When All Is Said and Done
The fastest American car to ever loop the Nürburgring might also be among the most expensive ones to do so. According to one would-be owner of the upcoming Ford Mustang GTD, what was originally billed as a $325,000 car may actually end up costing double that once everything is said and done. On a recent episode of The Smoking Tire podcast, the GTD breaking its own sub-seven-minute lap of the Green Hell became a topic of discussion. However, co-host Matt Farah had additional eye-popping news to share about the monster pony car. As he explains at the 59:35 mark, a collector he met during a motoring club event expressed some distress regarding his Mustang GTD order. 'He was very concerned about his GTD order because what he was told originally would be about a $300,000 car with the options and the track aero kit and all the things you get … the final number started with a six,' said Farah. He further quoted the buyer as saying, 'Shit, I might be tapped out …' When Ford opened the application process for the Mustang GTD last spring, the listed MSRP was $300,000. By the summer, that figure rose to $325,000. Nevertheless, more than 7,500 handraisers signed up for the 1,000 or so build slots (yup, the production number has moved, too). An 8% price increase was likely of little concern to the ultra-high net worth individuals who made GTD reservations. But a 100% price hike? That's a final bill discrepancy that would floor almost anyone. Chris Tsui To be fair, the Mustang GTD is a limited-production hi-po machine, so, of course, owners are going to want to make their particular purchase as exclusive as possible. For example, although the GTD is available in six standard colors, an 'Exclusive Extended Color Palette Lock-Out Option' does two things: open up thousands of other paint finishes, but also 'locks' that color exclusively for that particular owner. This means first-come, first-served dibs for your choice of finish, but not without paying a handsome fee for the privilege. I mean, if a two-tone roof on a Subaru Forester or Nissan Kicks can set you back $890 and $800, respectively, then a similar, proportional markup for the mighty GTD could easily be in the five figures. And that's just for a color option. Check the boxes on anything and everything else, and well, the dollar signs will add up. If this collector is to be believed, either the add-on parts and packages are ridiculously priced, or the cost of production has increased in unexpected ways—the Mustang GTD is built by Multimatic in Canada, after all. As Farah points out later in the podcast, though, 'Don't necessarily hold me to this. This is a conversation I had with one collector.' And, true, one person's purchase experience isn't representative of everyone else's. But who knows? Things costing way more than expected seems to be a persistent, universal experience these days. We wouldn't be surprised if other GTD owners are in a similar situation. In any case, Mustang GTD production is scheduled to start this spring. Are you a GTD allocation holder facing a bigger bill than expected? Get in touch here: tips@ 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.
Auto Blog
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Ford Shaves Over 5 Seconds Off Mustang GTD's Nürburgring Lap Time
It was already the fastest American rig around the ring. Now, it's dominating the rest of the world, too. You might have missed it, but back in December, Ford claimed its radical new Mustang GTD lapped the Nürburgring quicker than any other car from an American brand. Ripping through the 12.9-mile track in just 6:57.685 meant the Mustang GTD beat out cars like the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS, Ferrari 296 GTB, and even the ridiculous Rimac Nevera. But it wasn't good enough. Quoting Jim Farley, Ford CEO, 'We aren't satisfied. We know there's much more time to find with Mustang GTD. We'll be back.' The company followed through and, as it turns out, Farley was right. A new lap time of 6:52.072 marks significant improvement, and it's the result of hard work and a little luck Farley's crown jewel lapped the 'Ring around five seconds faster than it did last time. But it only claims one more meaningful notch in its belt. The Stang completed its lap quicker than the first 992.1 GT3 RS Porsche ran, a car that notably ran the same exact tires as Ford did. A second run — with a Weissach Package car, OEM radio delete, and a bucket driver's seat — was quicker than the GTD. Regardless, it shows that Ford really has what it takes to compete with Porsche — at least, the dynamics arena. Shaving nearly six seconds off a lap time is no easy feat. Ford got unlucky with its first attempt, which, while announced in December, actually took place in August. While a challenging course technically, the Nürburgring is also famously tough for its unpredictable weather; race days have seen sun, hail, pounding rain, and everything in between. Ford's August 2024 run was damp and a bit warmer than anticipated; not the case with the car's more recent pass. Furthermore, Ford came prepared. Adjustments were made to the car's drag reduction system, suspension, powertrain, traction control, ABS, and more in order to make it the best tool for the job. Like the first attempt, factory driver Dirk Müller sat in the driver's seat. Ford's Racing Team making adjustments to the Mustang GTD in August 2024. — Source: Ford 'Ring times aren't everything; in fact, they're largely unregulated and marred with controversy So, the Mustang GTD is five seconds quicker around a race track most Americans haven't heard of and even fewer could find on a map. To wit, I've had coworkers in my former life at a BMW dealership — an 'enthusiast' — who thought the track was in Nuremberg. So, does it really matter? Well, yes and no. The Green Hell is certainly a good stress test for a car, and bad sports cars will not post good times relative to their peers. More importantly, probably, is bragging rights. But we won't dissect the virtues of bench racing here. An interesting and important reminder: there is no governing body surrounding 'Nürburgring lap times.' Automakers or third parties simply show up and clock their car. All records are 'unofficial,' because, well, there are no officials. With no governing body, it's perhaps no surprise that plenty of OEMs toe the line. Nissan cracked the production car record in 2013 with the GT-R, only for engineers to later admit the car was heavily modified. A Civic Type-R donned race tires you can't get from the factory. Almost all records see cars with roll bars and harnesses, increasing rigidity and at least slightly trimming lap times. Final thoughts No matter how you feel about Nürburgring lap times or their relevance, you've got to admit: that's one fast Mustang. Ford seem to be making sure that the Mustang GTD will be worth every red cent of its $300,000 or more price tag — including coming standard with top bragging rights. It's also a good indicator of how truly dedicated Ford CEO Farley is to the company's supercar program. Hopefully, that's a sign of more fast cars to come.
Perth Now
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Ford Mustang GTD sets another Nürburgring record
The Ford Mustang GTD has beaten its previous Nürburgring lap time, cementing its position as the fastest US-made car and the fifth fastest production car around the legendary German track. The Mustang GTD – a road-registrable, track-focussed version of the legendary Pony car – lopped a significant 5.5 seconds off its previous best, posting a 6:52.071 time over the 20.8km Nordschleife layout. In terms of production cars, only the Mercedes-AMG One (6:29.090), Porsche 911 GT2 RS with Manthey Performance Kit (6:43.300), Mercedes-AMG Black Series (6:29.090) and Porsche 911 GT3 RS (6:49.328) have gone faster. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The faster lap time saw the Ford jump the Porsche 911 GT3 with Manthey Performance Kit to officially become the fourth-fastest production car around the 'Ring. The carmaker said the faster lap came courtesy of a recalibrated powertrain, stiffer chassis, retuned ABS and traction control settings, as well as minor body changes to refine the GTD's aero package. There was also time left on the table for Mustang GTD's second run, given efforts at its 2024 visit to the circuit were hampered by changing weather conditions limiting Ford factory driver Dirk Muller. The Nürburgring Nordschleife, located in the Eifel Mountains, is used by carmakers globally to develop vehicles, its impressive length more than triple the distance around Mount Panorama, Bathurst, in Australia. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The German circuit's wide array of different corner types across its undulating layout serves up a true test for vehicle dynamics, punishing vehicle brakes, steering, suspension and tyres. Revealed in early 2024, the GT3-inspired Mustang GTD made its racing debut at last year's 24 Hours of Le Mans and took its first victory at the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race in January 2025. Road-car production of the Mustang GTD is set to kick off by the middle of 2025 as it hits US showrooms at around $US300,000 ($A465,000). Ford has confirmed the GTD will only be made in left-hand drive and therefore won't be sold in Australia. The Ford Mustang was Australia's most popular sports car from 2016 to 2022, overtaken by the Subaru BRZ in 2023 and relegated to third after the BMW 2 Series toppled the BRZ in 2024.
7NEWS
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Ford Mustang GTD sets another Nürburgring record
The Ford Mustang GTD has beaten its previous Nürburgring lap time, cementing its position as the fastest US-made car and the fifth fastest production car around the legendary German track. The Mustang GTD – a road-registrable, track-focussed version of the legendary Pony car – lopped a significant 5.5 seconds off its previous best, posting a 6:52.071 time over the 20.8km Nordschleife layout. In terms of production cars, only the Mercedes-AMG One (6:29.090), Porsche 911 GT2 RS with Manthey Performance Kit (6:43.300), Mercedes-AMG Black Series (6:29.090) and Porsche 911 GT3 RS (6:49.328) have gone faster. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The faster lap time saw the Ford jump the Porsche 911 GT3 with Manthey Performance Kit to officially become the fourth-fastest production car around the 'Ring. The carmaker said the faster lap came courtesy of a recalibrated powertrain, stiffer chassis, retuned ABS and traction control settings, as well as minor body changes to refine the GTD's aero package. There was also time left on the table for Mustang GTD's second run, given efforts at its 2024 visit to the circuit were hampered by changing weather conditions limiting Ford factory driver Dirk Muller. The Nürburgring Nordschleife, located in the Eifel Mountains, is used by carmakers globally to develop vehicles, its impressive length more than triple the distance around Mount Panorama, Bathurst, in Australia. The German circuit's wide array of different corner types across its undulating layout serves up a true test for vehicle dynamics, punishing vehicle brakes, steering, suspension and tyres. Revealed in early 2024, the GT3-inspired Mustang GTD made its racing debut at last year's 24 Hours of Le Mans and took its first victory at the Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race in January 2025. Road-car production of the Mustang GTD is set to kick off by the middle of 2025 as it hits US showrooms at around $US300,000 ($A465,000). Ford has confirmed the GTD will only be made in left-hand drive and therefore won't be sold in Australia.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
After Getting Shamed By Porsche, Ford Mustang GTD Goes Back To The ‘Ring
Read the full story on Backfire News Ford was so bent out of shape about the Porsche 911 GT3 with a manual transmission beating out the Mustang GTD around the Nurburgring, the American automaker went back and set a new lap record with the little pony. Part of us finds that admirable and part of us finds it hilarious, plus we know this is something enthusiasts will argue about case you forgot, back in December Ford did this big leadup to revealing the Mustang GTD's Nurburgring lap time, which was honestly impressive at 06:57.685. The time was not only a record for Mustangs but all American production cars. Then in April Porsche revealed the lap time for the 911 GT3 with a manual transmission. It did the test because the German automaker was just curious how fast it would be without the automatic since the manual is ordered more. Porsche didn't say anything about Ford or the Mustang GTD, but people immediately realized the 06:56.294 lap time was over a second faster. With its upcoming halo car humiliated and obviously feeling its reputation was on the line, Ford went back to the Green Hell, using the Mustang GTD to lap it in 06:52.072. The Blue Oval is attributing the previous lap time, which it was previously quite happy about, to conditions at the time. Apparently, it was quite wet and temperatures were high, or something like that. We get how that can affect lap times, but we don't hear Porsche saying those sorts of things. Ford also stiffened up the suspension settings, retuned the powertrain, revised the aero, and tweaked the brakes so the fastest pony ever could get around the famous German track even quicker. We're just wondering why the company didn't do all that the first time? Now we have to wonder if Porsche will come back with the new 911 GT3 equipped with the PDK and scorch the Ford Mustang GTD's lap time yet again. After all, the Germans were clearly holding back by using the manual transmission. Image via Ford
