--- title: "The Ford Mustang GTD Sounds Good Lapping the Nurburgring. But Is It $325K Good?" date: "2024-08-23" modified: "2024-08-23" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-ford-mustang-gtd-sounds-good-lapping-the-nurburgring-but-is-it-325k-good" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Coupe" - "Mustang" - "sports car" --- # The Ford Mustang GTD Sounds Good Lapping the Nurburgring. But Is It $325K Good? ![]() *CarSpyMedia. YouTube* Even though [Ford]() has already announced the [Mustang GTD]() and even shown it off at various events, the car is still undergoing testing at the Nürburgring. It seems fine-tuning steering, brakes, and suspension will continue until production models are in customers' hands. It's a good thing Ford's still doing it, too, as that means we get more spy videos like this one, in which we watch it carve up Germany's most famous track and listen to its supercharged V8. The Mustang GTD is impressive in so many ways, from its sophisticated chassis upgrades to its inboard pushrod-actuated rear suspension. But being an American muscle car, the focal point is its engine. The 5.2-liter supercharged V8 makes over 800 horsepower and gives the GTD a top speed of over 190 mph. Unfortunately, in this video it doesn't sound that much more special than a Mustang [Dark Horse](), which sells for less than a third of the price. And that's even with the GTD's Akrapovic titanium exhaust. Obviously, it sounds good. It sounds very good. But I'm not quite so sure it sounds *$325,000* good. Especially when you can get the absolutely spine-tingling Corvette Z06 for half the money. As far as American V8s go, the Mustang GTD has a pretty typical song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bptcm7cJ8bM Of course, the Mustang GTD is far more special than the noise of its exhaust. Thanks to that trick suspension, low 3,268-pound curb weight, and extreme aero (look at that wing), the Mustang GTD is far closer to the GT3 race car than the Dark Horse. Judging by how quickly it seems to change direction and handle even the bumpiest parts of the 'Ring, it should live up to the hype. There are still a few months at least before Ford starts delivering Mustang GTDs to customers, with a late 2024 release at the earliest. Should this video drive you to submit an application to buy one, you're unfortunately out of luck. The application process is now closed, and all GTD allocations have already been decided. Those prospective customers are currently choosing their colors and options, no doubt excited about getting their hands on the most ferocious Mustang in history. Even if it is still a bummer that [Ford won't paint it]() in fans' favorite color. *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]()