The Ford Mustang GTD has become the fastest American car around the Nürburgring
- The Ford Mustang GTD is now the fastest American car around the ‘Ring
- It lapped the ring in under 7 minutes
- It is faster than some supercars
Published on Dec 12, 2024 at 1:58 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Dec 23, 2024 at 2:52 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The Ford Mustang GTD has just become the fastest American car around the Nürburgring in Germany.
This is the most powerful Mustang ever made, so the result is perhaps hardly surprising.
The GTD went around the ‘Ring in just 06:57.685, which makes it faster than most supercars.
Among others, it’s faster than several iterations of the Porsche 911, the Ferrari 296 GTB and even the Rimac Nevera.
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How the Ford Mustang GTD became the fastest American car around the ‘Ring’
The Ford Mustang GTD is the most powerful Mustang ever built, by a significant margin.
The 5.2-liter V8 that powers it puts out 800 horsepower, and it is paired to a dual-clutch gearbox.
It is also relatively lightweight, because Ford made extensive use of carbon fiber to build this car.
Mustangs are generally designed to provide fun, power and noise without costing much.
That doesn’t really apply the Mustang GTD, though.
This is a sophisticated car, and the price tag reflects that.
The GTD has an MSRP north of $300,000, which is astonishing for a Mustang.
Why so many automakers care about Nürburgring records so much
For the last 20-odd years, automakers have used the Nordschleife, the famed north section of the Nürburgring as a testbed for their cars.
They test their cars around it, but they also use it set records.
This part, let’s face it, is a bit of a flex, a marketing stunt.
But it works because A, people talk about it, and B, it’s a reliable way of assessing whether your vehicle is better than the cars made by your market rivals.
That’s why car companies take it seriously.
Just about any and every manufacturer we can think of set a record at some point, from legacy automaker such as Lotus or Porsche, to a British tuner that’s modified a Porsche 911 to make it faster than the factory model.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
