Ford Mustang GTD Competition Breaks Nürburgring Record for American Cars
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Updated · CarScoops · Apr 17
Ford Mustang GTD Competition Breaks Nürburgring Record for American Cars
34 articles · Updated · CarScoops · Apr 17
Ford's new Mustang GTD Competition set a 6:40.835 Nürburgring lap, beating the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X and becoming the fastest American street-legal car there.
The upgraded GTD Competition features more power, revised aerodynamics, lighter components, and high-performance tires, but exact horsepower and weight remain undisclosed.
Ford plans to sell the GTD Competition in limited numbers, with its lap time ranking just behind the Mercedes-AMG One and ahead of several European supercars.
What secret engine upgrades pushed Ford's V8 beyond 815 hp to conquer the Green Hell?
Is Ford's prototype record a true victory, or just a clever marketing lap against production cars?
How much of the Mustang's 11-second gain came from its radical new aerodynamics alone?
With Ford claiming the crown, how will Chevrolet's Corvette team respond in this horsepower war?
As gas engines chase glory, are they becoming relics in an electric performance world?
How does a record-setting Nürburgring monster handle the reality of everyday city streets and highways?