- A new YouTube video claims the Ford Mustang GTD has just set a new record at the Nürburgring.
- The video claims the coupe covered the track in just 6 minutes, 41.74 seconds, about 10 seconds faster than before.
- This will make the GTD faster than the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X.
Ford didn’t like it when the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X dethroned the Mustang GTD as the fastest American cars at the Nürburgring. At the time, the Blue Oval read, “Game On,” and apparently, game day was earlier this week. A video claims the automaker is returning to the iconic track for another record-breaking attempt—and it looks like Ford is succeeding.
The video comes from YouTube account Statesidesupercars and claims the GTD shaved 10 seconds off its time, rounding the Nordschleife in 6 minutes, 41.74 seconds. If the timing is right, the GTD will be faster than the ZR1X which can cover the track in 6 minutes 49.275 seconds. The previous GTD record was 6 minutes, 52.072 seconds, which was achieved after a first attempt of 6 minutes, 57.685 seconds.
The times may have been off by a second or so, given the conditions and limited visibility, but even with that difference, the Mustang still came out on top. According to the video description, it appears Ford is running an enhanced version of the GTD, possibly the GTD Evo, featuring improved aerodynamics.
The GTD is Ford’s ultimate Mustang. Under the hood is a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine that produces 814 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, with a price tag of more than $300,000.
This is a street-legal version of Ford’s GT3 race car. It has a semi-active rear pushrod suspension (visible through the rear bulkhead), a carbon fiber driveshaft, an eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle gearbox, and nearly perfect 50-50 weight distribution.
Motorcycle Pickup1: Nürburgring lap times are pointless, but the battle between Chevrolet and Ford for the title of fastest American car around the Nordschleife is pure fun. This will also result in better products in the future as Ford and Chevy push each other to improve each of their supercars’ performance.
