Decoding the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD: A Deeper Dive

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In the ferociously competitive arena of the American automotive industry, a legendary model is prominently featured in the struggle for dominance: the Ford Mustang. This prestigious vehicle epitomizes the core of the American performance car. By ushering in an adventurous, new automotive age, it’s prepared to reinvent the definition of an American sports car.

To that end, in 2023, social media was abuzz with rumors about a video depicting a mid-engine Ford Mustang GT. With the imminent debut of the S650 Mustang, the video introduced a transformation that elicited curiosity and elation: a hot rod that redefined the heart of performance. 

By combining aesthetic elements from the Ford GT, this original representation of the Mustang is guaranteed to enthrall car enthusiasts and defy the status quo. There was only one issue: it wasn’t genuine. Not the video nor the car itself. It resembled a Dr. Frankenstein mashup of the Ford GT and the Mustang.

Is the Ford Mustang GT Mid-Engine?

The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD premiered in the same year (2023) as a limited-production, road-legal variant of the GT3 race car. It comes outfitted with technological components like an adaptive suspension and active aerodynamics that are banned under the competition rules. 

It’s expected to reach dealerships in late 2024 or early 2025, with a starting price tag of approximately $300,000 MSRP (Plus destination fee). The automaker will accept buyers only by application, mirroring the sales process for the Ford GT. Notably, this Mustang roadster’s name comes from the IMSA GTD racing class, where the GT3 iteration competes in the United States. 

That said, the Ford Mustang in production form isn’t and has never been mid-engined. Ford has maintained the traditionalism of the pony car since its inception in 1964. As such, for 60 years, the brand has positioned the Mustang’s engine up front, with a gearbox in the center, and rear-wheel drive.

Under the Hood of the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD

In production guise, a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 power plant resides ahead of the driver. The automobile’s track top speed is 202 miles per hour, while its projected maximum output is 815 horsepower. The numbers indicate this is the highest-horsepower Mustang ever available from the manufacturer. Moreover, the powertrain’s redline is over 7,500 revolutions per minute, making Ford’s pursuit of clearing the renowned Nürburgring in under seven minutes a viable option.

2025 Ford Mustang GTD Video

Adding to the engine’s hair-raising rumble is a lightweight titanium exhaust with an active valve system. The supercar also utilizes an eight-speed transaxle gearbox, leading to a rear transmission that reinforces the automobile’s near 50-50 weight distribution. From there, a carbon fiber driveshaft delivers power from the powertrain to the transaxle. Of note, this equipment functions seamlessly, producing exceedingly responsive performance and handling.

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While a mid-engined 2025 Ford Mustang GTD remains a pipe dream, the real pony car boasts unprecedented potential that’s tailor-made to prevail on the track and the streets. Remember: With us, you have a solid selection of new vehicles and new vehicle specials available.