2025 Ford Mustang GTD Review: The $300K Super Mustang
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Ultimate Track Mustang
Exterior: Race Car for the Road
Interior: Purpose-Built Performance
Engine & Performance: 800+ HP V8 Beast
Chassis & Aerodynamics
Driving Experience (Track vs. Road)
Technology & Driver Aids
Pricing & Exclusivity
Competitor Comparison (Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Corvette Z06)
Pros & Cons
Final Verdict
2025 Ford Mustang GTD Specs Table
1. Introduction: The Ultimate Track Mustang
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD (Gran Turismo Daytona) is not your average pony car. Developed alongside Ford’s Le Mans-winning GT3 race car, this $300,000, 800+ HP monster is street-legal but track-optimized, designed to outperform supercars twice its price.
Key Highlights:
🔥 5.2L Supercharged V8 (800+ HP / 700+ lb-ft)
🏎️ Rear-mounted transaxle for perfect 50/50 weight balance
✈️ Active aerodynamics with 600+ lbs of downforce
🛠️ Hand-built by Multimatic (same builders as Ford GT)
🏆 Targets sub-7-minute Nürburgring lap time
2. Exterior: Race Car for the Road
Aggressive Styling Cues:
Wide-body kit (+4 inches wider than GT3)
Hydraulic front lift system (2.5-inch clearance adjustment)
Gurney flap-adjustable rear wing
Titanium exhaust with side-exit pipes
Aero Breakdown:
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Front Splitter | Generates 220 lbs of downforce at 150 mph |
| Rear Diffuser | Channels airflow for 280 lbs of downforce |
| Underbody Panels | Flat bottom with vortex generators |
3. Interior: Purpose-Built Performance
Track-Focused Yet Road-Legal:
Carbon fiber-shelled Recaro seats (FIA-certified)
Titanium shift paddles & magnesium steering wheel
No rear seats (replaced by chassis bracing)
Weight Savings:
Polycarbonate rear window (saves 11 lbs)
3D-printed aluminum components
Total weight: ~3,300 lbs (dry)
4. Engine & Performance: 800+ HP V8 Beast
Mechanical Specs:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5.2L "Predator" V8 (supercharged) |
| Power | 800+ HP @ 7,500 RPM |
| Torque | 700+ lb-ft @ 4,300 RPM |
| Redline | 8,000 RPM |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch (rear transaxle) |
Performance Numbers:
0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds
Top Speed: 210+ mph
Braking (70-0 mph): 128 feet (carbon ceramics)
5. Chassis & Aerodynamics
Suspension Tech:
Pushrod-actuated inboard springs/dampers (like an F1 car)
Adjustable ride height & camber (track-side toolkit included)
Tire & Wheel Package:
20-inch forged magnesium wheels
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires (325/30 front, 345/30 rear)
6. Driving Experience (Track vs. Road)
On Track:
Neutral balance with razor-sharp turn-in
Brutal acceleration with no turbo lag
Downforce makes it feel planted at 150+ mph
On Road:
Surprisingly compliant in Comfort mode
Hydraulic lift avoids scraping on driveways
Loud but glorious V8 soundtrack
7. Technology & Driver Aids
Track Telemetry System:
12.4-inch digital dash with lap timer
Over-the-air updates for suspension tuning
Safety Features:
ABS & stability control (fully defeatable)
Fire suppression system (optional)
8. Pricing & Exclusivity
Base Price: $300,000+
Production Limit: ~500 units per year
Delivery Timeline: Q2 2025
9. Competitor Comparison
| Model | HP | 0-60 | Price | Track Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang GTD | 800+ | 2.8s | $300K | Extreme |
| 911 GT3 RS | 518 | 3.0s | $225K | High |
| Corvette Z06 | 670 | 2.6s | $150K | Moderate |
10. Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
Supercar-slaying performance
Exotic engineering at (relative) bargain price
More raw than a Porsche GT3 RS
❌ Cons:
Extremely expensive for a Mustang
Not as daily-drivable as rivals
11. Final Verdict
Rating: 9.5/10 – The most extreme Mustang ever built, blending American muscle with European track tech.
12. 2025 Ford Mustang GTD Specs Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5.2L Supercharged V8 |
| Horsepower | 800+ HP |
| Torque | 700+ lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed DCT |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| 0-60 mph | 2.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 210+ mph |
| Curb Weight | ~3,300 lbs |
| Base Price | $300,000 |
