A closer look at the 825hp Ford Mustang GTD, the most powerful Mustang ever made
Published on Sep 02, 2025 at 7:24 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This is the Ford Mustang GTD, the most powerful and sophisticated Mustang ever made.
And you can tell.
Ford was so proud of this vehicle that it created a custom glass display case just so you could admire the suspension, which is something you’d only normally expect from a hypercar.
And wait until you see what happens in track mode.
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Why it’s the most powerful Mustang ever made
With the Mustang GTD, Ford did something you can expect from some hypercar makers.
For starters, the carmaker gave it a lot of horsepower, which is expected, but then also went the extra mile with amazing attention to detail.
At the back, right behind the cockpit, you’ve got a display case where you can admire the rear axle suspension.
And then, when you select track mode, you can watch the suspension stiffen up.
It’s a work of art.
Obviously, there’s more.
In track mode, the car also sits lower to the ground (1.57 inches lower, to be exact) to improve aerodynamics and handling.
Then again we shouldn’t forget that while this car is street-legal, it’s actually derived from the Ford Mustang GT3.
This is also a Mustang you can’t simply go out and buy.
You have to apply, and then you have to approved as a buyer, like with the Ford GT for example.
It’s not cheap, either.
The GTD starts at around $325,000, which is definitely supercar territory.
A track beast
The engine in this track beast is a 5.2-liter V8, with a supercharger, which produces 815 horsepower.
The top speed is 202MPH (325KM/H), and you’ll get to the top speed while listening to the amazing soundtrack coming from the Akrapovic exhaust system.
In late 2024, the Ford Mustang GTD went around the Nürburgring in just 06:57.685, thus becoming the fastest American car around the iconic racetrack in Germany, and the first American car to lap the ‘Ring in under 7 seconds.
It then beat its own record again earlier in 2025.
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.
