Ford CEO says 'game on' as he responds to Chevy Corvette's new American record for Nurburgring
Published on Aug 05, 2025 at 9:40 AM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Aug 05, 2025 at 4:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Callum Tokody
Jim Farley isn’t letting Chevrolet’s Nürburgring record go unanswered after the Corvette ZR1X took the title from the Mustang GTD.
Chevrolet’s 6:49.275 lap makes it the fastest American car around the Nürburgring, pushing the Mustang GTD’s 6:52.07 effort down to second place.
Farley responded publicly with a sharp ‘Game on,’ a clear sign that Ford has no plans to back down.
The rivalry is alive again, and it looks like the Mustang GTD might return for another shot at the Nürburgring record.
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Corvette’s Nürburgring record puts Ford on notice
The Corvette ZR1X claimed the Nürburgring record just months after Ford’s Mustang GTD achieved its own benchmark.
The time gap is small but enough to shift the spotlight.
For Ford, the Nürburgring record is not just a number; it is a statement of engineering leadership.
Jim Farley’s quick response shows how seriously Ford takes this challenge.
The Mustang GTD has the tools to compete.
Its active aerodynamics, including a Formula 1-inspired Drag Reduction System, are designed for tracks like the Nürburgring.
However, the Mustang GTD’s weight of over 4,300 pounds remains a disadvantage compared to the Corvette ZR1X, which is expected to weigh slightly above 4,000 pounds.
Horsepower is another factor. The Mustang GTD produces 815 horsepower, while the Corvette ZR1X boasts an enormous 1,250 horsepower.
Ford’s approach focused on handling and aero efficiency, but at a circuit like the Nürburgring, power-to-weight ratios still play a critical role.
Ford weighs Mustang GTD’s next move
Ford has not officially confirmed a return to the Nürburgring, but Jim Farley’s ‘Game on’ comment strongly suggests the conversation is happening internally.
For the Mustang GTD to challenge the Corvette ZR1X again, Ford will need to extract more performance from the platform.
Whether that means increasing horsepower, reducing weight, or refining the aerodynamics further is yet to be seen.
Jim Farley has been pushing Ford’s performance division aggressively, and the Nürburgring record remains a high-priority target.
The Mustang GTD’s active aero systems provide an advantage, but competing against the Corvette ZR1X’s power will require strategic upgrades.
Industry analysts expect Ford to respond. The Nürburgring record has become a battleground where American brands fight for global credibility.
Ford’s next move, whether a modified Mustang GTD or a future performance flagship, will aim directly at reclaiming that Nürburgring record from Chevrolet.
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