Ever wondered what would happen if Ford took the spirit of the Mustang and added a little fighter jet DNA? The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is what. With a sub-7-minute time on the grueling Nürburgring circuit securing its international reputation as an elite supercar, the Mustang GTD is the fastest and most powerful street-legal pony car made yet.
Fighter Jet DNA
Even the highest-performing vehicles on the planet must contend with physics. The same four forces that govern the behavior of the world’s fighter jets like the legendary Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor also impacted the Mustang GTD. And Ford drew more than inspiration from the F-22; Ford makes the Mustang GTD’s serial plate and available 3D-printed paddle shifters out of titanium recycled from decommissioned Raptors.
Thrust
The core of the Mustang GTD’s unbelievable performance is a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 based on the legendary Predator engine. With a redline of 7,650 RPM and the ability to pump out an unbelievable 815 horsepower, the Mustang GTD can attain a top speed of a jaw-dropping 202 miles per hour. The engine is slung low for an improved center of gravity and mated to an 8-speed transaxle for incredible performance.
The engine is fed its oil by the first dry-sump oil system featured on a street-legal Mustang, which keeps the engine well supplied with lubrication even when operating under high-G cornering conditions.
Lift
The engine’s massive output offers massive lift, which is countered by the massive carbon fiber spoiler securely mounted to the C-pillar. The resulting downforce keeps the wheels in full contact with the road for better handling. Available active aerodynamics also help tune lift and drag depending on prevailing conditions.
Drag
At the kinds of speed the Mustang GTD can generate, far more energy is used to overcome air resistance than to overcome friction from the ground. Ford designed the Mustang GTD’s body for maximum airflow. Available vented front fenders help reduce drag by letting air flow through the wheel well rather than build up pressure, and the available underbody aerodynamic plate helps improve airflow underneath the body.
Weight
The Mustang GTD features a stunning power-to-weight ratio and nearly 50/50 balance. Lightweight yet strong carbon fiber is used for more than just body panels; even the driveshaft is made of carbon fiber to save weight. The exhaust system is also made of titanium for weight savings, and the available forged magnesium wheels reduce weight even further.
The 2025 Mustang GTD supercar may be available by application only, but there’s a stable full of pony cars just waiting for their chance to show you what they can do. Test drive a thrilling 2025 Mustang today at Randy Wise Ford in Ortonville, MI.
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