Ford Mustang GTD Attacks the Nurburgring, Sub-7-Minute Lap Time Rumored

In all likelihood, we're looking at a production-ready tester, which was probably being tweaked with the data gathered from this testing session. That's one scenario, though, as a second one, which is also backed up by our spy photographers and the brand's statement, claims that the Ford Mustang GTD might actually be chasing after a sub-7-minute lap time at the (in)famous Nurburgring in Germany, which is where this black copy was scooped.

The track-focused muscle car had a glossy black look and no camouflage on its body. Therefore, we can see that the entire front end, complete with the large lower grille and sizeable apron, carries over. The same goes for the vented hood and the aggressive aero on the front quarter panels. The side skirts were also identical, and out back, it retained the same huge wing that increases downforce at high speeds, and the diffuser.

Even the wheels are the same as the ones that equipped this model when it made its world premiere last summer, and the GTD logo still adorns the back end. However, there is a notable modification that we have to mention, and it revolves around the exhaust tips. You see, engineers had to give it new tailpipes, as the vehicle was supposedly too loud for the Nurburgring. That's what our spy photographers claim, and we tend to believe them.

If you forgot, you are looking at the most powerful factory Mustang ever. It has over 800 horsepower deployed to the wheels at a hard push of the right pedal and a 5.2-liter V8 with supercharging supplies the firepower. This purpose-built motor is hooked up to an 8-speed automatic transmission that channels the output to the rear axle, and the vehicle is said to have a perfect 50/50 weight distribution.

Some of the highlights include the semi-active suspension with multi-link at the rear, a transaxle cooling system with a race-inspired cover, carbon ceramic brakes from Brembo, 20-inch alloys wrapped in 325 mm front and 345 mm rear tires, boosted aerodynamics with active rear wing and hydraulically controlled front flaps, and a titanium exhaust system with active valves. It also has a pair of Recaro seats, titanium sourced from a fighter jet inside, and a few other things.

The Mustang GTD will be available later this year or in early 2025, and its production will be capped, so it will be a future collectible targeting deep-pocketed enthusiasts, as it starts at $325,000. So, if you were rich enough, would you buy a Ford Mustang GTD instead of a real supercar?