The Mustang GTD is powered by a heavily modified supercharged V8 engine that produces more than 800 horsepower, making the GTD the most powerful Mustang yet, more powerful than the 700-horsepower Shelby GT500 launched in 2019 and even last year’s Shelby GT500. The $1.4 million, track-only Ford GT MK IV is also stronger. This 5.2-liter engine is larger than a standard road car engine and uses racing-grade components such as a dry sump, dual air intakes, and a titanium valve exhaust system in order to rival European supercars such as Lamborghini. performance.
The Mustang GTD sends power to the 345 mm wide rear wheels via a lightweight carbon fiber driveshaft and eight-speed transmission. The transmission is rear-mounted to allow for nearly 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution, and Ford has proven through simulation testing that this is the “most efficient way to get power to the ground.”
The Mustang GTD’s chassis also differs significantly from the standard model, with a semi-active suspension system that adjusts spring rates and ride height in different modes. The front suspension uses a racing-style “short-arm” design to improve rigidity and responsiveness. The rear suspension is mounted on a lightweight tubular subframe, the same as on the GT3 race car. The suspension control unit and transmission cooling system are placed in the rear where the luggage compartment used to be.
The Mustang GTD’s nearly 100mm longer track than the standard car, combined with massive 325mm-wide front tires (wider than the GT’s rear tires), greatly improves roadholding and cornering stability. Buyers can choose between 20-inch forged aluminum wheels or magnesium wheels modeled after the GT3 race car.
The Mustang GTD’s aerodynamic package comes almost entirely from the GT3 race car, including a huge hydraulically adjustable rear wing, ventilated hood, thick air intakes, a powerful front spoiler and a rear diffuser that reduces wind resistance, increasing the speed at high speeds. downforce and stability in corners. Stopping power is provided by huge carbon-ceramic brake discs that resist thermal degradation during repeated braking.
The Mustang GTD’s interior is closer to a race car than the standard model, retaining a digital display and a standard infotainment system with remote software update capabilities. However, the rear seats were removed to save weight, and the front seats were replaced with track-friendly Recaro sports seats. The knobs, nameplates, and shift paddles were all 3D printed from titanium alloys from recycled F22 fighter jets. It’s done.
Ford hasn’t released a weight figure for the Mustang GTD, but the carbon fiber body and lightweight design mean it’s likely to be lighter than the 1768kg Mustang Dark Horse.
Ford says the Mustang GTD aims to lap the Nürburgring in under seven minutes, which would put it on par with European supercars such as the Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series and so on.
Post time: Sep-11-2023