[Auto] The secrets of the new Ford Mustang GTD

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In mid-August, Ford unveiled the first images and information of the new and only Mustang GTD, "the fastest road-legal Mustang of all time," and which has a target price of $300,000, the same as the cost of a Porsche 911.

And the brand waited until the Detroit Motor Show to show it live, along with the new family of sports cars that will emanate from the new generation of the Ponycar: the Dark Horse, the GT4, the GT3 and, of course, the GTD.

The brand indicates without hesitation that "when the first Mustang GTD takes the 73 curves of the Nürburgring, its goal will be to achieve a time of less than 7 minutes." And it jystifies it thanks to active aerodynamic technology never before used in a Ford street car.

It is worth saying that to date, only 20 cars have lapped on the Nordschleife under 7 minutes, and that list includes icons such as the Mercedes-AMG ONE, the McLaren P1, the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and Huracán Performante, the Porsche 918 Spyder and several 911s in their different configurations, but there are also some rare cars such as three versions of the Radical SR8 and two Porsche 911 models modified by Manthey Racing.

Being there with a Ford Mustang is quite a challenge, but for this, the brand has proposed such a radical car, but only by design can it be considered a Mustang.

It is worth saying that this car takes a lot of technology from the Mustang GT3 and is built in carbon fiber and light materials.

 

 

It is equipped with a 5.2-liter supercharged eight-cylinder engine, which generates 800 horsepower, and is managed by an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission manufactured by Tremec, placed on the rear axle.

The suspension has coil springs and shock absorbers of variable hardness, with a "pushrod" system (springs and shock absorbers are placed almost horizontally) mounted on a tubular subframe. The brakes are Brembo, with carbon-ceramic discs and fixed calipers, inside forged aluminum and magnesium wheels.

One of the biggest innovations is the new Drag Reduction System (DRS), which features a hydraulic mechanism that adjusts the angle of the rear wing and activates the front flaps. This system optimizes airflow for speed and downforce for grip, adapting to various performance conditions.

During tight cornering, where grip is paramount, DRS closes the main aileron and flap element to create an integrated aerofoil, improving rear downforce to improve cornering stability without sacrificing speed. At the same time, the front underbody of the car is designed like a keel, which helps in efficient evacuation of air through the front wheel arches. This creates an area of lower pressure that acts as suction to help keep the front end stable when cornering.

The new Ford Mustang GTD will be hand-built at the Flat Rock plant. The first deliveries are planned between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.

 

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Edited September 20, 2023 by [Ty]M@g0k1l3r
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