Ford Mustang GTD: American triumph at the Nürburgring
The Ford Mustang GTD recently wrote a memorable page in automotive history by becoming the first American production car to lap the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife in under seven minutes. The official time of the Mustang GTD was 6 minutes 57.685 seconds. Not only did it break previous records, it also demonstrated the engineering excellence and passion with which Ford dedicates its creations.
Historic Enterprise
The Nürburgring Nordschleife, often referred to as the “Green Hell”, is renowned for its difficulty and for being the perfect proving ground for sports cars. The 815-horsepower Mustang GTD lapped the 73 corners of the 13.5-mile (20.8-kilometer) track, beating prestigious models like the Porsche 911 GT3 and closing in on the track record for the world-renowned European supercars.Mustang GTD Specifications
| Specifications | Details | Engine | Supercharged 8.0-liter V5.2 engine |
|---|---|
| 815 CV | |
| Transmission | 8-speed dual-clutch transmission | Suspension | Semi-active suspension with adjustable height. | Brakes | Freni carboceramici |
| Aerodynamics | Active aerodynamics with dynamic rear wing. |
| Carbon fibre |
The team behind the success
The result achieved at the Nürburgring is the result of two years of intensive work by a dedicated team of engineers and designers. Starting with the Mustang GT3 race car, they developed a road-going supercar that uses cutting-edge technologies such as carbon-ceramic brakes, active aerodynamics and semi-active suspension. Driver Dirk Müller of the Multimatic Motorsports team played a decisive role, pushing the car to the limit to achieve this record time.Nürburgring Time Comparison
| Vettura | Time (min:sec) |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-AMG One | 6:29.09 |
| Porsche RS 911 GT2 | 6:43.30 |
| Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series | 6:48.05 |
| Ford Mustang GTD | 6:57.685 | Porsche 911 GT3 | 6:59.93 |
A Promising Future
Despite its already impressive achievements, Ford does not intend to rest on its laurels. CEO Jim Farley has stated his intention to return to the Nürburgring to further improve the Mustang GTD’s performance, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and performance.Nürburgring Interesting Facts
| Caratteristica | Details |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.8 km | Number of Curves | 73 |
| soprano | Green Hell | Year of discovery | 1927 | Absolute record | 5:19.55 (Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo) |
conclusion
The Ford Mustang GTD is a triumph of American engineering capable of competing with and outperforming some of the most prestigious European supercars. The Nürburgring record is a testament to the dedication and passion Ford puts into its cars and marks a new chapter in the storied history of Mustang.
