Ford Mustang GTD “Ring Time” arrives on October 23rd

• Ford wants the Mustang GTD to lap the Nurburgring in under seven minutes
• The hardcore Mustang benefits from 815 hp, Multimatic and F1-inspired aerodynamics
• The price is expected to start at around $325,000

Ford is on a mission to lap Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack in under seven minutes with the Mustang GTD, a feat achieved by only a handful of high-end exotics and no car from a North American brand to date.

Mustang GTDs were tested at the Ring last year and Ford has confirmed that an official time has been set. The automaker plans to reveal everything on October 23rd.

Designed to be the ultimate track-focused Mustang, the Mustang GTD is based on the knowledge Ford and its engineers have honed over decades of racing experience. However, the car will do it still be legal on the streets. Advanced suspension with Multimatic’s proven ASV (Adaptive Spool Valve) dampers ensures the car is stiff enough for the track yet pliable enough for the road.

Achieving rapid track times also required the development of advanced aerodynamic features. The car is confirmed to feature active aerodynamics with a drag reduction system, similar to what is found in Formula 1.

Serious power is also a must, and it is delivered by one supercharged 5.2-liter V8. The engine has an output of 815 horsepower and is derived from the unit of the previous generation Mustang Shelby GT500. It features new features such as dry sump lubrication (a first for a Mustang) and a maximum engine speed of 7,650 rpm (up 100 rpm). the Shelby), a smaller compressor pulley and a titanium exhaust.

The engine drives the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, mounted at the rear for better weight distribution. According to Ford, the top speed is 202 miles per hour.

Ford currently offers the Mustang GTD for the 2025 and 2026 model years. The automaker has not confirmed whether production will expand beyond these years. Interested buyers must go through an application process, with an initial North American application process ending last spring with more than 7,500 applications.

Multimatic, which built the latest Ford GT supercar and also some of Ford’s Mustang race cars, will begin production of the Mustang GTD later this year. Ford has not said how many building sites are being offered.

The final price hasn’t been announced yet, but Ford said it expects one Starting price of about $325,000 for the standard Mustang GTD. Buyers who want maximum performance will need to opt for Performance and Lightweight packages.

Whatever time the Mustang GTD announces, it will likely soon be surpassed by Chevrolet’s new Corvette ZR1, also slated for release in 2025. The ZR1 has 1,064 horsepower on tap and recently reached a top speed of 233 miles per hour.