Ford’s 815-hp Mustang GTD aims to break a sub-seven-minute lap at Nürburgring, challenging European automakers on their home turf.
Ford is ramping up excitement for its Mustang GTD, a track-ready beast boasting an 815-hp supercharged V-8 engine. This high-performance pony car was built with one clear mission: to achieve what no other American car has done—complete a sub-seven-minute lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.
The Nürburgring, often referred to as the Green Hell, is one of the most challenging racetracks in the world, and Ford has set its sights on making history there. While the official lap time hasn’t been revealed yet, Ford released a teaser video showcasing the Mustang GTD tearing around the 12.94-mile circuit, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come.
In the video, a Ford Performance team member states, “No North American manufacturer has achieved a sub-seven-minute lap yet,” while another adds, “Our goal with the GTD is simple: beat the Europeans on their own track.”
Whether or not Ford will break the record remains to be seen, but the company has promised to unveil the results soon. Additionally, Ford plans to release a documentary titled “Road to the Ring” on its website and YouTube channel, chronicling the Mustang GTD’s pursuit of Nürburgring glory and the quest to set a record for American sports cars. Fans can expect an exciting showdown in the coming weeks as Ford aims to make motorsport history.
