Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn has unleashed the 2025 Mustang GTD, what the automaker is calling the fastest and most powerful street-legal Mustang in the history of the nameplate with 815 horsepower, 664 pound-feet of torque, and a top speed of 202 mph.
The certified horsepower and torque, along with the Mustang GTD’s active aerodynamics, carbon-ceramic brakes, and inboard-rear suspension with semi-active dampers are key elements as Mustang GTD prepares to deliver on the promise of an official sub-seven-minute lap of the famous Nürburgring race track in Germany.
“We’ve been laser focused since day one to make Mustang GTD the first-ever supercar with world-class performance and the soul of a Mustang,” says Greg Goodall, chief program engineer for the Mustang GTD. “GTD’s heart is its supercharged 5.2-liter V-8, packing more horsepower per liter than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.”
The engine improves on previous Mustang powerplants, benefiting from Mustang’s first-ever dry-sump oil system that can help keep the engine lubricated through sustained and demanding cornering.
That dry-sump oil system also enables a slightly elevated maximum engine speed of 7,650 rpm, up 100 rpm from the previous 5.2-liter V-8 maximum. Revised intake and exhaust, a standard titanium exhaust, and a smaller supercharger pulley help achieve the engine output ratings.
Beyond the power needed to achieve its 202-mph top speed, Mustang GTD also features a drag reduction system that can change the angle of the rear wing and activate flaps under the front of the car to find exactly the right balance between airflow for speed and downforce for grip, depending on performance conditions.
“We’ve combined the work of talented engineers and designers, as well as an extremely capable driver, with Mustang GTD technology, power and aerodynamics,” says Goodall. “We can’t wait to deliver on our sub-7-minute promise to GTD customers.”
