Priced at around $325,000, the Ford Mustang GTD breaks records as the priciest Mustang ever. Nevertheless, this hefty price hasn’t deterred enthusiasts, with over 7,500 applications flooding in during the 37-day window for the United States and Canada. Now, the spotlight shifts to Europe. Applications for the Mustang GTD open in June, coinciding with its European debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ford also plans an official timed lap at the Nürburgring sometime in the fourth quarter, aiming for a sub-seven-minute time. Surpassing the Dodge Viper ACR, the Mustang GTD could become the quickest American production car on the Nordschleife loop. But rigorous testing lies ahead before any crowning achievements.
“Having conducted extensive trials across North America, which included rigorous testing at Sebring International Raceway and Virginia International Raceway,” stated Greg Goodall, lead engineer for the Mustang GTD. “Our goal has been to develop a vehicle capable of completing a lap at Nurburgring in less than seven minutes. Our next phase involves traversing European roads and undergoing specialized testing sessions at the Nürburgring, culminating in a timed trial later this year.”
It’s important to highlight that the 7,500-plus applications vastly exceed Ford’s intended GTD production. With production estimates ranging from 300 to 700 units annually for the GTD, currently planned only for 2025 and 2026, basic calculations indicate a supply-demand disparity of 600 to 1,400 cars for over 7,500 potential buyers. Notably, the application process hasn’t commenced in Europe yet, and additional applicants are expected from Mexico and the Middle East.
Who’s interested in purchasing a $325,000 Mustang? Ford suggests a significant portion are linked to motorsports, with about 20 percent having racing connections, yet surprisingly, only a quarter currently own a Mustang.
With its 800+ horsepower, GT3-based suspension, and rear-mounted transmission ensuring near-perfect weight distribution, the GTD represents a unique breed of Mustang. It remains to be seen how many applications Ford receives and if production plans will be adjusted to meet high demand.
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