--- title: "The Ford Mustang GTD Might Have Just Destroyed the Chevy Corvette ZR1X’s Nurburgring Lap Record" date: "2026-03-25" modified: "2026-03-25" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-ford-mustang-gtd-might-have-just-destroyed-the-chevy-corvette-zr1xs-nurburgring-lap-time" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Coupe" - "sports car" --- # The Ford Mustang GTD Might Have Just Destroyed the Chevy Corvette ZR1X’s Nurburgring Lap Record ![Ford Mustang GTD spy shots hero]() There just might be a new American king of the Nurburgring. [Multiple]() [videos]() [across]() the [Internet]() show the [Ford Mustang GTD]() blasting around the Nurburgring on Tuesday in what appears to clearly be a record attempt. A video on StatesideSupercars Youtube channel embedded below claims the updated Mustang GTD ran the 'Ring in 6:41.74. If true, that would mean the Ford Mustang GTD just absolutely destroyed the [Chevrolet Corvette ZR1]()'s 'Ring time of 6:50.763 and the [Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X]()'s 'Ring time of 6:49.275. Further, that would make the Mustang GTD quicker around the 'Ring than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series, Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR, and even the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Manthey Performance. Ford was out for blood, and it might've gotten it. StatesideSupercars notes that the timing of 6:41.74 might be off by a second plus or minus due to the start and finish line being out of sight. Even if the time isn't 100%, that still makes the Mustang GTD the American 'Ring king. Further, it puts the Mustang GTD in absolute rarified air. The [Mercedes-Benz AMG One ran the 'Ring in 6:29.090](). The AMG One is basically a street-legal supercar with an F1 race car powertrain. That makes all this bananas. A Ford spokesperson told *The Drive,*"Like we said, game on." Indeed. For history sake, the Ford Mustang GTD was the [first American car to run a sub 7-minute lap]() around the 'Ring. Then Ford [beat its own record by 5.5 seconds]() months later. Then Team Chevy came and [ruined Ford's day by beating the Mustang GTD]() with both the Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X. Ford CEO Jim Farley took it personally. Farley congratulated Team Chevy and [immediately said, "Game on."]() He was serious. Team Ford [showed back up to the 'Ring with a modified Mustang GTD]() back in October. Clearly the Blue Oval was testing updates for what would later become a record run. That record run, and subsequent new record, seems to possibly have taken place yesterday. We'll await final word from Ford. There just might be a new champ in town, and it wasn't a second or two that Ford shaved off. This time Ford might have shaved off 10.3 seconds, give or take a second. Impressive. *Got a tip about a new record? Send us a note at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()