2027 Ford Mustang GTD

Overview

Typically, when “$300,000” and “pony” appear in the same sentence, what’s likely the subject of discussion is purebred racehorses. The talk, however, could now also be about the Ford Mustang GTD. If its name, ultrawide bodywork, carbon-fiber diffusers, and shade-casting rear wing weren’t dead giveaways, know that the GTD is as close as you can get to an IMSA race car for the road. In fact, with 815 horsepower supplied by a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8, it has far more power than the Mustang GT3 race cars that competed in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Power is only one aspect of the GTD’s expansive performance envelope, and with a carbon fiber body, sophisticated underbody active aerodynamics, and a race-car-derived inboard pushrod suspension setup where a standard ‘Stang’s rear seats would be, it’s no wonder why Ford’s ultimate pony is the second fastest production car around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. As is usually the case, performance comes at a cost. In the GTD’s case, that is both literal and figurative, with its supercar-rivaling MSRP and a dearth of space for either passengers or cargo.

Expert Tip: With 1250 horsepower, a 0-60-mph sprint time of 2.1 seconds, and a starting price $100,000 less than the GTD, the Corvette ZR1X arguably offers a superior performance-to-price ratio than Ford’s ultimate Mustang.

What’s New for 2027?

We expect that the Ford Mustang GTD will gallop into the 2027 model year without any notable changes.

C/D Expert Tip:

If this year’s model is largely unchanged and you’re comfortable with a lightly used car, you may want to consider shopping previous model years. A one-to-three-year-old model will likely have a warranty and it’ll cost less than buying new.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

• Engine: 815-hp supercharged 5.2-liter V-8
• Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
• Drivetrain: rear-wheel drive

With 815 horsepower from its supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 engine, the road-going car has far more power than the Mustang GT3 race car it shares styling with. That track-only model instead uses a 5.4-liter V-8 with around 550 horsepower. Cog swaps for the GTD come courtesy of a rear-mounted eight-speed dual-clutch automated transaxle, similar to the type of gearbox used in the race car.

A Mustang GTD we tested blew us away with its performance. Its shockingly civilized on-road ride quality surprised us as well. We would welcome more steering feedback, but the supremely balanced handling and staggering levels of grip make for a world-class driving experience.

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0–60-MPH Times

• C/D 60-mph Test: 2.8 seconds

In Comparison: The Mustang GTD is quick, but two other rear-drive rockets, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Porsche 911 GT3 RS, outran it to 60 mph in our testing, completing that task in 2.2 and 2.7 seconds, respectively.

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

• EPA City Rating: 10 mpg
• EPA Highway Rating: 17 mpg

The Ford Mustang GTD prioritizes lap times over fuel economy, as the roar from its mighty supercharged V-8 quickly reveals. As a result, the GTD only manages a pitiful 10 mpg in the city, 17 mpg on the highway, and 12 mpg combined, according to the EPA. For more information about the Mustang GTD’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

First Row: Though it looks every bit like the Mustang GT3 purpose-built race car on the outside, the GTD’s cabin looks a lot like any ol’ Mustang’s. Suede, leather, and carbon fiber are the main ingredients of the GTD’s interior that upgrade it from its lesser kin—though not by much. Recaro bucket seats hug both driver and front passenger, but the GTD jettisons the rear seats of other Mustang models. The paddle shifters are 3D-printed from titanium, same for the rotary dial gear selector and serial placard. Ford claims it sourced the material for these components from retired Lockheed Martin F-22 fighter jets.

Cargo Capacity: The trunk is a treasure box of suspension and cooling components, so forget bringing luggage to track-day events.

Infotainment and Connectivity

• Infotainment: 13.2-inch touchscreen
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Audio System: 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo

The Mustang GTD packs a 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster and a 13.2-inch touchscreen infotainment display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard equipment. Though the system is largely the same as that of other Mustangs, it does include additional GTD-exclusive performance menus.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

As you’d expect of a car like this, the GTD doesn’t have many driver-assistance features, but it does have a lane-keep assist system and automatic emergency braking.

• Standard Safety Features: lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking

For information about the GTD’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

The Mustang GTD has a solid but average warranty. However, unlike rival Chevy, Ford doesn’t provide a complimentary scheduled maintenance visit.

• Limited Warranty: three years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain Warranty: five years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary Maintenance: none

C/D Test Results and Specs

Each year, we put hundreds of vehicles through our rigorous instrumented testing regimen. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that’s because this vehicle hasn’t changed since we last tested it, and the test results remain accurate.

Specifications

Specifications

2025 Ford Mustang GTD
Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $327,960/$367,960
Options: Performance package, $40,000

ENGINE
supercharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 315 in3, 5163 cm3
Power: 815 hp @ 7400 rpm
Torque: 664 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: multili

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