Top Exciting Aspects of the Expensive $325,000 Ford Mustang GTD
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is not just another muscle car; it's a testament to engineering innovation and design prowess. Here are some fascinating details that set this vehicle apart.
In the rear suspension system, Multimatic has developed the ASV spool valve dampers, a significant component that contributes to the GTD's dynamic performance. The rear wing of the GTD is controlled by a computer based on driving conditions, eliminating the need for a manual button to open or close it.
The GTD's super-wide bodywork required a redesigned fuel filler door with a modified hinge mechanism. The engine primarily feeds off an intake in the driver's side grille, with a secondary "surfboard" intake added to cater to the supercharged 5.2-liter V-8.
The GTD's hydraulics are multi-functional, serving purposes such as lowering the car in Track mode, raising the nose to clear obstacles, and controlling active aerodynamics. The massive hood vents allow hot air to escape, and additional airflow can be achieved by removing the mesh grilles below the vents when going to the track.
The GTD features the widest front tires ever put on a street car, with 325/30R20 Michelin Pilot Cup 2 R tires. Almost every line in the bodywork of the GTD is different than other Mustangs, with the exception of the character line on the doors below the side windows.
Ford engineers considered numerous design iterations for the vents in the front fenders, focusing on maximum airflow while meeting legal requirements and preventing rocks from hitting the doors and rear fenders. The door mirrors only stick out 0.2 inch past the fenders, despite the wide body.
The GTD's rear suspension features milled integral link geometry, electronically controlled Multimatic ASV spool valve shocks, and a polycarbonate window in the rear seat cover designed by Ford CEO Jim Farley. Ford designers opted for a carbon-fiber trunklid to accommodate the rear-mounted transaxle, with the fans visible through the vents in the trunklid.
The scoops in the rear fenders channel air through the rear wheelwells and are not used for brake cooling or transaxle cooler. The record for widest front tires on a street car was previously held by the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, which had 305s. However, one passenger vehicle had wider front tires 40 years ago: the Lamborghini LM002 super SUV, which mounted 345s all around.
The three-segment daytime running lamps (DRL) on the GTD are yellow, signifying a connection to Ford Racing (neé Ford Performance). Contrary to popular belief, the silver strut above the light is not a support structure but fulfills a legal requirement for a small opening to prevent a child's head from getting stuck.
In an effort to avoid resembling their rival, Chevy, Ford engineers decided against hollowing out the pony badge in the grille to improve airflow. The massive vents in the front fenders are designed for high-pressure air exit and channeling down the sides of the car. The GTD's rear wing, despite its wide body, would require orange clearance lights on the front and rear ends and fenders, but it is exempt due to being intended for private use only.
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is more than just a powerful muscle car; it's a showcase of innovative design and engineering that sets a new standard in the industry.
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