A month following the unveiling of the track-focused 2025 Mustang GTD, Ford dives into the intricacies of its active aerodynamics, specially tailored for this limited-production model. These cutting-edge aerodynamic enhancements are touted as the most advanced ever incorporated into a Ford vehicle, including technology that is typically illegal in racecars such as the Mustang GT3.
The motorsport-derived Drag Reduction System (DRS) employs a hydraulic system to dynamically adjust the angle of the rear wing, controlling the amount of airflow passing through. Simultaneously, it triggers flaps positioned on the front section of the keel-shaped underbody, modulating the airflow to either restrict or enhance it. This intricate system enhances the Mustang’s aerodynamics, making it more streamlined on high-speed straights while generating increased downforce for enhanced traction during sharp cornering maneuvers.
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The suspension, boasting a setup tailored to the specific version, is equipped with advanced technology. When on the track, it has the capability to lower the vehicle’s body by 40 mm (1.6 inches), thus enhancing its aerodynamic performance. Conversely, for everyday driving convenience, it can raise the ground clearance, allowing the Mustang to navigate speed bumps and obstacles with ease.
In order to refine the aerodynamics of the GTD, Ford engineers spend “thousands of hours of virtual airflow simulation” combined with testing on several tracks around the world including Road Atlanta in the U.S. and Spa in Belgium.
Greg Goodall, the chief engineer overseeing the Mustang GTD program, emphasized ,”Every surface, body opening, and vent on and under Mustang GTD’s body is functional. Some air is directed for cooling, others for aerodynamics and downforce. All of it to help GTD go faster or stick to the pavement no matter what the conditions are.” He further remarked that Ford drivers participating in events like Le Mans would undoubtedly covet the advanced technology integrated into the Mustang GTD.
Under the hood of the most powerful production-spec Mustang ever lies a meticulously tuned supercharged dry-sump 5.2-liter V8. This powerhouse engine can rev beyond 7,500 rpm and is set to deliver over 800 horsepower. Ford’s ambitious goal is to conquer the Nürburgring with a lap time under 7 minutes, potentially eclipsing the 6:59.927 record held by the Porsche 911 GT3, although it may fall just short of the remarkable 6:49.328 achieved by the 911 GT3 RS.
The price for the Mustang GTS is estimated at approximately $300,000, and production will commence in limited quantities beginning next year.
