Currently, the fastest American vehicle around the Nürburgring is the Ford Mustang GTD.

Currently, the fastest American vehicle around the Nürburgring is the Ford Mustang GTD.

At an average speed of 110.6 mph, Ford's most extreme road-legal Mustang, known as the "GTD," just recorded a lap time of 6 minutes and 57.6 seconds at the Nürburgring. At less than seven minutes, it is only the sixth "standard" production automobile to complete the Green Hell, and the fastest American production car ever. Sure, it's going to be fast. The GTD, which is driven by Dirk Muller, a German motorsport ace and former Nürburgring 24 Hours champion, incorporates several elements from the Mustang GT3 program. Active aero, carbon ceramic brakes, suitably funky suspension, and a large new supercharger that screams like a kid hitting a 90-degree tilt on a swing are the main features.

This thing is really focused, but it still has windscreen wipers and indicator stalks despite its roll cage and five-point harness. Greg Goodall, chief program engineer, explains that it is intended to be equally useful on the Nordschleife as it is in the vicinity of Notting Hill, making it relatively easy to distinguish between the two. He stated in an interview with TopGear.com: "It's taking all the goodies from racing and homologating them for the streets." To assist us stay on the track, we use adaptive spool valve dampers, but the suspension can also be adjusted for comfort thanks to its dual ride height and spring rate capabilities.

The idea, according to Goodall, is that it is unlikely to win any beauty contests. "The shape was intentionally designed to be unattractive in order to maximise the downforce we experienced on the track." As soon as one entered the tunnel, we immediately applied the lessons learnt to the GT3 and GTD, which were built in tandem. This indicates that every surface on the GTD is made for aerodynamics, including the tiny flat area in front of the headlights that functions as a dive plane.

The Nürburgring is a clear option for us to compete with the Europeans and demonstrate our ability and seriousness. That's the one to target if you're looking for a quantifiable statistic because it's in their backyard. This project has been about this since the beginning and is now little over three years old. Following his drive that broke the record, Muller also shared a few words with us: "It's unique." Because of its custom pedals and dials, it is immediately clear that it differs from the Dark Horse. Even though it still shares the Mustang DNA, every possible improvement has been made to the fullest extent possible.

A few secrets about what it's like to drive, you ask? Unbelievably, I never had a time when I was pushing the car hard," Muller retorted. You get a lot of feel, and the brakes give you confidence, but the variable damping was the most impressive feature. I've never used it before, and it felt like driving on clouds. That engine, too? It's irate, but not frightening. We got some attention because of the noise the entire car makes, not just the air intake sound. More people were arriving from the street to witness it, lap by lap—and this was on a typical workday!

The Ford Mustang GTD is a street-legal, high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang GT3 racer. A limited-edition car, it combined luxury and state-of-the-art technology with superior engineering from Ford's racing program when it was first unveiled in 2023. Highlights are as follows: Important features: Engine: Its 5.2-liter V8 supercharged engine produces more than 800 horsepower, making it the most potent Mustang ever produced. Transmission: A rear-mounted 8-speed dual-clutch transaxle for better weight distribution. Suspension: For improved road and track performance, use hydraulic controls in conjunction with active suspension. Advanced active aerodynamics with a large rear wing and movable parts for maximum downforce are included. Chassis: For greater stiffness and decreased weight, a lightweight aluminium chassis and carbon fibre body panels are used. Interior design: a fusion of opulence and racing-inspired elements,

Interior: A luxurious and race-inspired design with high-end materials, cutting-edge technology, and adaptable features. Acting: The GTD's track-ready characteristics and lightning-fast speed are intended to compete with supercars. intended to beat the industry's top time at the Nürburgring by completing a lap in less than seven minutes. Cost and Accessibility: The estimated starting price is $300,000. Limited manufacturing; availability is anticipated in 2025.