Ford Reveals Mustang GTD Spirit of America Edition With 815 Horsepower and Nürburgring-Proven PerformanceFord has unveiled the Mustang GTD Spirit of America edition, a limited-production performance car that combines patriotic design themes with the highest-performing street-legal Mustang platform the company has ever produced. The special edition arrives as part of Ford’s recognition of the upcoming U.S. semiquincentennial while also reinforcing the automaker’s growing ambitions in the global high-performance market.The Spirit of America edition builds on the standard Mustang GTD by incorporating a distinctive asymmetrical exterior livery inspired by the Mustang’s classic tri-bar design. Rather than serving as a simple appearance package, the graphics package was developed to connect the car’s modern performance image with historic American motorsport themes. Ford also drew inspiration from the legacy of land-speed racing icon Craig Breedlove, adding another layer of heritage to the project.Underneath the commemorative styling, the car retains the same engineering package that has made the Mustang GTD one of Ford’s most ambitious road cars. Power comes from a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine producing 815 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, figures that make it the most powerful street-legal Mustang ever built by the company.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Spirit of America edition also carries over the GTD’s extensive aerodynamic and track-focused technologies. Ford’s Performance Package includes a large front splitter, dive planes, exposed carbon-fiber components, and an active drag reduction system designed to improve high-speed efficiency and stability. The use of lightweight materials and aggressive aerodynamic solutions highlights Ford’s effort to push the Mustang into territory traditionally occupied by European supercars.Ford has tied the car’s identity closely to its Nürburgring lap performance after the Mustang GTD recorded a lap time of 6 minutes, 40.835 seconds around the famed German circuit. That result places the car among the quickest street-legal production vehicles to complete the track and further strengthens Ford’s push to establish the Mustang as a globally respected performance platform.The unveiling also reflects Ford’s long-standing approach to extracting impressive performance from unexpected platforms. Past examples, including the Focus RS and its high-output turbocharged four-cylinder engine, demonstrated the company’s willingness to challenge conventional expectations in the performance segment. The Mustang GTD Spirit of America continues that philosophy while elevating the brand into a more exclusive category.Ford has not announced pricing for the special edition, though applications for North American buyers are scheduled to close May 18. Limited availability, combined with its commemorative styling and Nürburgring credentials, is expected to make the model highly desirable among collectors and enthusiasts.⚡️ Read the full article on MotoriousSign up for the Motorious Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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