--- title: "Ford Mustang GTD Applications Now Open, So Put Your $300K Where Your Mouth Is" description: "The order books are finally open for the Mustang GTD, the highest-performance pony car Ford's ever built, with tech derived from GT racing." date: "2024-04-17" modified: "2024-04-17" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-mustang-gtd-applications-now-open-so-put-your-300k-where-your-mouth-is" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Ford" - "Mustang" - "sports car" --- # Ford Mustang GTD Applications Now Open, So Put Your $300K Where Your Mouth Is ![]() *Ford* The [Ford Mustang GTD]() is so much more than just a top-shelf pony car, as it derives GT3 tech to take on cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, rather than your typical Camaro or Challenger. If you want one, and have the $300,000 necessary to buy one, today is your lucky day—the GTD application process is now open. Like the Ford GT before it, would-be GTD owners must first apply for an allocation from [Ford](). If the automaker grants you an application, you can then place your order through the dealership of your choice. However, according to Ford, each Mustang GTD is hand-delivered to its buyer's home. It's unclear exactly what the application process entails at the moment. With the [Ford GT](), applicants not only had to have owned the previous-generation GT, but they had to answer several questions about how they used that car. Ford wanted to know if new GT owners would track their cars, if they were part of any clubs in which they might show it off, and how frequently they'd drive it, based on what they did with their previous GT. But this is of course the first time Ford has ever sold a Mustang of the GTD's caliber, and it has no direct predecessor. It's possible the application will still involve questions about GT ownership, then. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The new Mustang GTD might not cut the classic supercar proportions of the GT, but it certainly has the power and performance of one. Under the hood (and, notably, behind the front axle) is a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 making 800 horsepower—140 horsepower more than the GT's V6 did. With its carbon fiber body, pushrod rear suspension, forged magnesium wheels, and Multimatic spool-valve dampers, the Mustang GTD recalls the homologation specials of yesteryear that aimed to deploy motorsport engineering on the road. Applications for the United States and Canada are open right now. However, applications for Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East will open in June. If you apply, there's no guarantee you get an allocation, though, so don't get your hopes up until Ford delivers the final say. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()