Ford's Relentless Pursuit of Perfection

Despite making history last year as the first American car to conquer the Nürburgring in under seven minutes, Ford was not done. The Mustang GTD has once again returned to the legendary track, and this time, it smashed its own record by over five seconds!

A New Benchmark at the 'Ring

In exhilarating news, the Mustang GTD has blitzed around the 12.9-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife in a jaw-dropping 6:52.072, crowning it the fourth-fastest production car to ever grace the track. This feat places the GTD among elite company, trailing only behind a few high-performance titans.

Overcoming Challenges from Last Year

Last year's attempts were far from perfect. Ford faced numerous hurdles, particularly inclement weather that hampered their performance and limited them to just three officially timed runs. The wet conditions proved challenging, as depicted in their documentary. However, optimism prevailed in 2025, leading to better weather and an opportunity to exploit the Mustang's full potential.

Enhanced Performance & Engineering Marvels

The Ford team wasn’t idle during the offseason — they undertook serious revamps. The chassis received major upgrades, enhancing torsional rigidity, while traction control and ABS systems were meticulously refined. Coupled with an optimized powertrain for the supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 and a revamped aerodynamic package, these adjustments yielded the glorious five-and-a-half seconds that now separates the GTD from its previous record.

Prestigious Company on the Leaderboard

This stunning 6:52.072 lap positions the Mustang GTD amongst legendary vehicles, with only the Mercedes-AMG One, Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, and Porsche 911 GT3 RS ahead of it in the production car leaderboard. While some may argue that modifications to the 991.2 GT2 RS allow it to claim a quicker time, Ford maintains that those records don't fit the definition of a true production car.

Mustang GTD Set to Hit the Streets!

Excitingly, Ford has announced that the Mustang GTD will be available to customers this spring! Car enthusiasts everywhere are gearing up for these beasts to hit their driveways. While these machines are certainly destined to become prized possessions, let’s hope to see some owners unleashing their power on the track, appreciating everything that this stunning new iteration of the Mustang has to offer. Keep your eyes peeled for more thrilling creations from Ford as they continue their assault on performance metrics!