For most of its life, the Ford Mustang was a muscle car above all else. That meant a focus on straight line speed, and only recently has handling become a feature that set the Mustang apart. But even with the most recent high-performance Mustang models, the word “Supercar” could never apply. That title was reserved for the Ford GT, even as that model came and went through the 90s and 2000s. Now though, the Mustang GTD is here, and it’s bringing legitimate supercar performance to Baytown Ford.
What Sets the Mustang GTD Apart?
First off, the Ford Mustang GTD isn’t just a trim level of the existing Mustang. It’s a completely different version of Ford’s sports car, built from its roots in IMSA and WEC endurance racing. GTD stands for Grand Touring Daytona, the name of the sports car class the Mustang competes in during IMSA competition. So named for the famous Daytona 24-hour race that kicks off each IMSA season, GT Daytona is the highest class of roadgoing sports cars before you get into the experimental prototype division. In short, the Mustang GTD is built to race, and its roadgoing counterpart draws its tech from that enduring legacy.
High Performance, Impressive Handling
Competing in sports car racing isn’t just about going fast, it’s about the complete experience of driving. Slowing down and taking corners at speed are almost more important than straight-line performance, so the Mustang GTD does all three at a high level. Since the roadgoing GTD doesn’t have to adhere to IMSA rules, it can pack a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 churnining out 800 horsepower. And active aerodynamics aid in handling and reduce straight-line drag. Keeping the tires on the road are a set of inboard, pushrod dampers and a massive carbon ceramic brake kit to slow everything down.
Reserve a Mustang GTD at Baytown Ford
This track-ready weapon won’t be widely available, so reserve your new Mustang GTD at Baytown Ford before its too late.