The all-new 2025 Ford Mustang GTD debuted over one year ago as the ultimate iteration of the iconic pony car to date, a vehicle that offers up supercar performance thanks to race-derived tech, extreme aero, lightweight materials, and an enhanced version of the automaker’s supercharged 5.2L V8, which is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch rear transaxle. However, The Blue Oval only previously confirmed that this powerplant would generate north of 800 horsepower, though we now know all of the most important specs pertaining to the fastest production pony car in history.
According to FoMoCo, the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD generates 815 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, which enables it to reach a top speed of 202 miles-per-hour – tying it with the 2013 Shelby GT500 in that regard as the fastest of any pony car, ever. It would likely be faster at the top end if it weren’t for the GTD’s extreme aero that generates boatloads of downforce, though the automaker notes that it features a Drag Reduction System that can change the angle of the giant rear wing and activate flaps underneath the front of the car to provide a better balance between speed and grip.
Meanwhile, the GTD’s powerplant utilizes a dry-sump oil system – another Mustang first – to help keep the engine lubricated throughout the most extreme cornering. The system enables a slightly elevated maximum engine speed of 7,650 rpm as well – 100 more than previous iterations of the 5.2L V8 – and utilizes a revised intake and exhaust, a standard titanium exhaust, and a smaller supercharger pulley to help achieve more peak power. As Ford Authority previously reported, all of this wizardry is expected to help the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD lap the Nürburgring in less than seven minutes. However, those North American customers looking to purchase one now are out of luck for the time being, as the application process has been closed for some time – though the automaker may look to extend its production run amid high demand.
“We’ve been laser focused since day one to make Mustang GTD the first-ever supercar with world-class performance and the soul of a Mustang,” said Mustang GTD Chief Program Engineer Greg Goodall. “GTD’s heart is its supercharged 5.2-liter V8, packing more horsepower per liter than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. We’ve combined the work of talented engineers and designers, as well as an extremely capable driver, with Mustang GTD technology, power and aerodynamics. We can’t wait to deliver on our sub-7-minute promise to GTD customers.”
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