- The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD generates 815 hp from a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8
- Ford claims a top speed of 202 mph and a Nürburgring lap time of under seven minutes
- Pricing will start around $325,000
Ford is working on a super Mustang that will rewrite the rule book on what the iconic pony car is capable of, both on the road and track.
The car is the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD, and Ford on Monday confirmed some of the final performance specifications.
The top-line figure is a peak output of 815 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, generated by a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8. The engine is derived from the unit in the previous-generation Mustang Shelby GT500 and features new elements like dry-sump lubrication (a first for a Mustang), a maximum engine speed of 7,650 rpm (up 100 rpm on the Shelby), a smaller supercharger pulley, and a titanium exhaust.
The engine powers the rear wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission mounted at the rear for better weight distribution. According to Ford, the top speed is 202 mph. That may seem slow considering a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye hits 203 mph, but the Mustang GTD with its high-downforce aerodynamics has a focus on carving up racetracks. Ford has promised a Nürburgring lap time of less than seven minutes, which only a few elite sports cars have managed.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD
There will be some trick technology employed to help deliver blistering track times. These will include active aerodynamics complete with a drag reduction system, similar to what's found in Formula 1. Advanced suspension which includes Multimatic's proven Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) dampers will ensure the car is stiff enough for the track while still pliable enough for the road.
Ford has previously said the Mustang GTD will be offered for the 2025 and 2026 model years. The automaker hasn't said how many examples will be built or whether production will be expanded beyond those years. Potential buyers are required to go through an application process, and the process for the initial round of applications for North American buyers ended last spring. Ford said at the time that it had received more than 7,500 applications.
Production is due to start later this year. Final pricing hasn't been announced but Ford said to expect a starting price of about $325,000 for the standard Mustang GTD. Buyers looking to extract maximum performance will have to opt for Performance and Lightweight packages.
