Ford Mustang® GTD: Full Sub-7-Minute Nürburgring Lap

[@CarsGarage]

Congratulations on being the FIRST American car under 7 minutes! Well done!

[@rondail5675]

Yep, now I want the new ZR1 to show what it can do!

[@hertzwave8001]

should have been the dodge viper

[@redneckrebelzracing2891]

​@@hertzwave8001I believe the vipers have still gone faster, or at least into the 6's, just not factory backed...

[@Tranceport913]

@hertzwave8001 yes the factory backed 2017 Viper ACR was on pace for sub 7min before it crashed due to a tire failure & the factory backing was pulled before they could try again. Then the crowd funded Viper ACR ran a 7:01, very impressive as a manual transmission and no factory backing, and is 6+ years old. All the tech in today's cars plus the tire advancements makes it even more impressive, as well as costing a fraction of the price. The ACR set 16 lap records in one year too.

[@Tranceport913]

@rondail5675 The GTD is a very sophisticated track car (I'm not listing all the tech & engineering components, too long to list), basically a GT3 race car with a license plate on the back, while the ZR1 is more of a supercar 1064hp with creature comforts & amenities for the street, hits high top speed, 1200lbs of downforce & will be able to track very well too. I'm guessing the GTD for more technical tracks, ZR1 where you have more straights. Either way it's a win win. Competition is always great. I own multiple Z06's as well as R35 GTR & others but I always welcome competition.

[@JP-lw3bt]

I'm not a FORD guy but I must admit, this is SICK.......nobody can speak ill on this craziness. Mad props

[@Tranceport913]

Cool it was sub 7 min but was expecting much faster? Waaay more tech, engineering, R&D, $325k+ starting price and only barely 4 sec faster than the old 2017 Gen 5 Viper ACR (manual too) that ran 7:01 and was crowd funded to run, not factory like Ford (the factory backed Viper ACR was on pace for sub 7min before it crashed due to a tire failure & the factory backing was pulled before they could try again). I just think it's interesting that a basically GT3 car with a license plate bolted on and partnership with Multimatic and a TON of tech, DRS/active aero, carbon everywhere, straight cut transaxle from a GT3 racecar, carbon driveshaft, sophisticated suspension, 50/50 weight distribution, massively wide tires, magnesium wheels, etc (I could go on & on), & costing well over twice as much, was barely faster than 6+ year old Viper that was manual transmission and wasn't factory supported to run. Congrats to Ford on sub 7 though. I have no allegiance to Dodge, I do like the Viper but just making a non bias observation. I do give huge props to Ford (w/Multimatic) for creating the Mustang GTD project, I absolutely love the 100% aggressive track focused approach with this car.

[@G80_Lo]

@@Tranceport913This was done in wet/damp conditions. Time will improve a lot on a dry track

[@surflix4306]

@@Tranceport913 an outstanding achievement, one happy team

[@Tranceport913]

@@surflix4306 I agree. Just thought it'd be a bit quicker, but I guess with "optimal perfect conditions" it has much potential to go faster, by how much we'll see. Props to Ford on the GTD project.

[@erikm799]

@@Tranceport913it’s always a mopar guy…

[@SHADOW848DUCATI]

As a huge Viper guy I would like to say congratulations Ford and thank you for keeping V8 muscle cars alive.

[@Mystipaoniz]

American muscle cars are one of the best thing coming from the US. Huuge fan of the Viper too. It blew my mind when i saw it in Bruxelles when it came out. (when i was younger, sniff...)

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

The challenger/charger are muscle cars, this is a sports car

[@FiscalFraud1]

That supercharged V8 sounds godly

[@NewAni-002]

No it don’t

[@mindnova7850]

@@NewAni-002Explain

[@JMC001]

@@NewAni-002keep crying and hating Ford is on top GM or Dodge cant compete 🏁

[@skyedog24]

I believe you mean ungodly is the expression.

[@baggszilla]

I know what you mean but I would say it sounds like the Devil 👿

[@marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744]

Thanks to Gran Turismo I know exactly what curbs are coming up

[@DaniMacYo]

Haha yes same.

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Forza for me, but still.

[@apocapt3270]

​@@coldmoonlight6361yeah same! Forza

[@Davorox1]

​@@coldmoonlight6361Assetto Corsa and Project Cars representing.

[@bizzleb3002]

Thought he was going to get a penalty for a second 😅

[@drp1bb856]

Congratulations to the team that made this happen! You deserve the recognition and praise.

[@stephenallenmusic]

Driving is an art form this is absolutely incredible

[@johnsims2293]

Got to 187 mph in the straight....thats moving for a car this size.....just amazing!!!!

[@saddist1Gtown]

Yes but it was 301 kph... : )

[@L42776]

@@saddist1Gtownwe don’t like that measurement

[@CaptainKedah]

A Tesla Plaid driven by Misha Reached 306km/h or 191mph on that Stretch

[@N54bryce]

@@CaptainKedahalso ~400more hp and way less downforce

[@travis3810]

⁠@@N54brycethe GT2RS did 310 kph with 100+ less hp and did it like 6 years ago

[@LivingtheHumanExperience]

A Perfect Lap, Clean What a car and driver! Beautiful

[@ford]

We are here for this energy.

[@patricklopes-vtec]

@@ford Why I'm having mixed feelings watching this amazing record lap? Should I disclose my engineering analysis to you Ford Motor Company? Because I have been thinking about some other cars and I really loved the GTD. Although it isn't my priority - I'm sure Multimatic have been working very hard until now - I was thinking about the performance and I wanted to discuss it personally with you. How can I contact some americans who officially work for Ford in order to break down the dynamics of the record?

[@mnemonicabyss]

@@patricklopes-vtec Keep making youtube comments, that should work.

[@blackberrythorns]

@@patricklopes-vtec unless you want to discuss the real problem which is the heavy steel factory chassis and doors then you're wasting everyone's time.

[@mishysquittens]

3:15 exiting burgwerk and accelerating all the way to mutkurve. Just wow.

[@westekforest1712]

Outstanding Dirk! Making the point clear why you are a Le Mans winner Sir 👍

[@SuperNoviceDriver]

Congratulations with the achievement this is definitely something very special

[@PC-xj2mw]

Great run. Congratulations. This confirms how great the Porsche 992 GT3 RS is..

[@Jadder88z]

There's a reason they've been near impossible to purchase since launch and sell used for more than RRP even 8 years on.

[@PC-xj2mw]

@@Jadder88z put in your deposit and wait. Maybe you'll get lucky and get an allocation.. 👍

[@user-360johnn]

Even the regular GT3 is still faster with “only” 530hp, kinda underwhelmed by the GTD.

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

Regular gt3 is not faster, zl1s would go head to head with the gt3.

[@edsonparafita]

Thanks, Ford. Now I have a new soundtrack to listen to in the shower.

[@turnerdrywallrestoration8077]

That V8 is so angry! 😤 beautiful work guys!

[@dupre7777]

why its hungry ?

[@SpikeSharp-i2w]

Something about a mustang... Nothing else sounds like it just simply sounds amazing

[@ford]

We couldn't agree more.

[@coreysharp9794]

​@ford me n spike rebuilding a 6.6 400 for my 72 LTD. A great motor yall produced.

[@SpikeSharp-i2w]

@@coreysharp9794 sitting in my office on a motor stand!!.... We gotta get back on it

[@ameeralharbi9477]

Come on Ford, you can do it in less time​@@ford

[@nzahara]

Well done AMAZING LAP and definitely an AMAZING CAR! Great effort and congrats to the entire team at Ford GTD. 💪

[@jonathantorres5934]

Amazing driving skills, what a great performance! Mustang GTD and Ford making history.

[@MrJCTroutman]

What a sweet sound that is!

[@RasBaba-h2c]

Dirk Mueller knows every inch of that track. Great drive by him

[@DWH300]

Dirk Muller does a great job driving the Mustang GT3 as a Ford factory driver. Now he's in the record books with the Mustang GTD at the Nurburgring

[@Deetroiter]

That really was some serious, real deal driving by the pilot of this Mustang.

[@johndrippert3289]

They've come a LONG way with the suspension on the Mustang over the years. Well done.

[@anonymousplanetfambly4598]

THANK YOU for posting the full, unedited race lap! That was incredible. Well done all.

[@nigeh5326]

Always been a UK Ford fan since I was a kid watching Ford in saloon car racing, rallying and banger racing. Not forgetting Ford related Cosworth engines dominating in F1. Then there was the Mustang in movies as driven by Steve McQueen in Bullitt with its amazing V8 roar. Ford has always given the working man cars to enjoy driving that could compete with the exotic ‘super cars’ from Italy. The Mustang was and is the epitome of cool 👍🇺🇸❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

Definitely agreed man, American v8 is the working man's supercar. This is it's potential.

[@averagemoto]

Letting that V8 stretch @3:25 🐎🚀😎

[@abhimanyumathur6407]

Best sound machine right here ✅

[@grenobel]

WOW!! Full chill bumps! 300kmh & the howl of that V8 was wicked!

[@rickdb8480]

Best car manufacturer in the world hands down, cannot be beaten.

[@mikeyrossi71]

Except this car isn’t made by Ford , Multimatic designed and built

[@blackberrythorns]

@@mikeyrossi71 the weak link is the heavy steel factory chassis and doors.

[@philsmith4668]

Here in America we say it's a Ford, then jump into our Honda because they are reliable 😂

[@DaBoomClap]

@@mikeyrossi71not really multimatic only supplied the advanced semi-active suspension system. the rest is ford.

[@pnisflytrap1]

ok, settle down Ricky.

[@88mas]

Congratulations Ford for this achievement! And also for still making great V8 machines where nowadays a bunch of other car companies are going to the wrong direction.

[@williamquittman2745]

Thanks for THIS video. Actual in car full video. Yesterday I wasted 14 minutes watching someone else’s vid that only had 2 minutes of driving and someone talking thru it all

[@plantfeeder6677]

That 14 minute video would've been from Ford too.

[@Deetroiter]

Born and raised in Detroit…While GM is more concerned these days about being a Chinese brand…Ford Motor Company is showing the world that there’s an American brand that’s still alive and well, taking no prisoners on the racetrack. Thanks for making us proud, Ford! 🇺🇸 💪

[@AChickDrivesIt]

6:57 of magic. Those sounds are freaking incredible. Can't wait to get behind the wheel of this thing!

[@WyattZell]

Congrats ford, I was eagerly waiting for this, insanely impressive for doing that on a wet track!

[@twotrackjack2260]

I recall GM saying they took the front engine rear wheel drive platform as far as they could with the last ZR-1 vette, and it never made a sub 7 min lap here. Congratulations to Ford and everyone else involved with this truly historic achievement!

[@kikoelargento9905]

Mustang always keeping the muscle car legacy alive, the pinnacle of its kind... Chevy and Dodge fans its time to admit it

[@comicrandomness3289]

Dodge fans think that ev is a muscle car and can't admit the mustang is the last muscle car standing. Hardcore dodge fans are something else. They remind me of democrats here in California.

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

You two forgot the acr or what? Only manual in the world to achieve 7 minutes and the factory backed was set to go sub 7. GTD is a monster, but dodge did nearly the same with a manual, an automatic acr with today's technology would compete with the gt3 rs.

[@chrisparish885]

The only thing keeping him from lapping any faster is the weight penalty of his giant bras balls. I get that there's not much of the original Mustang body in white that was torn apart to built the car, but it does speak volumes about the base platform, it's flexibility and will hopefully serve as the base for many great cars to come. This video, this car, and the fact that it was greenlit by FMC is a reminder that American car companies are capable of achieving greatness when the rest of the world is busy poking fun. Ford, unlike so many other car companies, has not lost its soul.

[@rhesaramadhan8474]

So, while Dodge is trying hard to electrify the Dodge Charger... Ford is doing this 😁

[@Theq50guy12]

*Stellantis*

[@WindyCity1992]

Dodge dominated with the ACR for almost a decade on track , nobody Had more lap records than the ACR. That time has come and went

[@MrW4RL0CK3D]

They are also doing a Dakar with the Raptor! If you haven’t seen those videos, wow, is all I can say about their production and content!

[@douglasharbert3340]

Ford has an electric Mustang as well...😉

[@mikeyrossi71]

You mean Multimatic

[@woundedcrow4606]

Ford is flexing its muscles with this. It’s genuinely amazing how it gets 800hp onto the road without lighting up the tires every time, especially considering that it’s front engine and doesn’t have the luxury of a rear mounted engine pushing the tires into the ground on throttle. Marvel of engineering. On the other hand, I imagine this setup here has semi slicks (minimum), 6 speed racing sequential, racing differential, and I’m not sure that the car will be released w/drs either, but still though; modern masterpiece. Ford back on top.

[@bigblazin87]

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R's just as the car will be delivered, and the same Tremec DCT 8-speed transaxle as the production car. In the documentary you can see the tires being warmed in blankets to prep the car but they are in fact the "street" tires that many manufacturers are delivering their ultra high performance models with nowadays. The only changes to this car are additional safety items such as the rollbar, seat, and restraints for obvious reasons.

[@aimxdy8680]

Vipers put 1500+ hp to the ground with Rwd, they run 2 second 60-130 mph times on the street

[@jonmills9465]

Music to my ears and Ford has done a great job

[@bobuncle8704]

I’ll never own one, but as a lifelong Ford fan, I’m just so glad something like this is available. It is a dream to one day be able to see one of these irl.

[@rhatala27]

Can't wait to see you guys go back.

[@r000tbeer]

When does Misha get a lap

[@customurlgoeshere]

Is there any reason you want to see him crash a GTD?

[@maciekapocaliptic]

He did already few mustang laps. Manual and automatic. No point really.

[@brian8292205]

This GTD is reminding me why I fell in love with the fox body as a kid. Congrats to the Ford team following in the footsteps of the GT40 team and creating a new monster for gear heads to love for generations.

[@AntonioAtkins79]

No one does it better FORD for life 🎉😊

[@vladpootin5973]

Not to downplay this tremendous achievement, but I am confident that in fact, a few seconds wäre still left to be shaved off of that already impressive time. Much respect and congratulations to the Americans, and in particular Ford Motor Company 👍🏻

[@crashalexander7232]

ALWAYS......NO LAP IS EVER PERFECT.....

[@estelja]

The biggest accomplishment was keeping this time secret from August to early December.

[@redleaderracing]

The car looks and sounds fantastic - best mustang to date

[@jayjarrett732]

Amazing lap! The sound of that engine is heavenly!

[@yasuke8687]

6 minutes of pure glory

[@Brotherkiller17]

Puts foot on gas: *loud mustang noises* Driver: *stomps the pedal coming out of every turn* Mustang: *Loud Freedom noises intensifies*

[@Super_sport16]

That's the power of American muscle. 🦅🦅.I absolutely love the GTD.I love ford

[@LuWeiHuang]

0:12 read the fine print, common Ford, a dedicated track car that you can’t track or risk voiding warranty? Don’t get me wrong it’s incredible the Mustang did sub 7, but it would be nice if customers get to use it the way it’s meant to be. (Though they’ll mostly sit in a climate controlled garage anyway.)

[@lawnmower6591]

Sad truth

[@alex.arango]

It’s Ford what do you expect 😂

[@diecastwerks7873]

I noticed that and stopped the video to make sure I read it correctly!

[@ivanivanovich486]

Basically after the karussell it was still looking pretty damp, which is honestly amazing it got a sub-7:00 in those conditions

[@Mile-long-list]

It's not a dry track either !!!!! Nuts !

[@crodrc51able]

That cross plane V8 singing is mortar fire. Germany has the sirens going, thinking B17’s were doing a run!!!! Keep the V8 always, Ford. Been a Stang fan since ‘90. 👍💪🇺🇸🦅

[@yankeetraveler1118]

Since 1970 for me, when I saw my first Boss Mustang. I was mesmerized!!

[@g0ldensample21]

That sounds amazing, and fantastic driving

[@TheFogLakeshore]

This car is a work of art. If this makes it to production and sells, it will be the best car Ford has ever produced. I really can't think of anything like it.

[@stephenhicks4811]

Awesome camera angle, my heart was pounding watching. Awesome car. …and quite beautiful too. Must be a very intense experience (driving such a capable car on a track like that where you can push it). Wow!

[@KenThompson-k5w]

Yabba friggin' dabba doo!!!! Sounds great! Looks killer! Great job!

[@x7wolverines7x]

That thing has way more in it too

[@FordKillinFiatandShitvydaily]

Ehhh idk about that

[@thel1tch857]

True but the track was wet

[@noeserd]

If they could spend as much time as porsche does in the ring this car probably has the potential to beat gt3rs, You can see the driver is not the best in some sections and the suspension can definetly get better dialed in

[@Denimzxl]

@@noeserdnoticed that too

[@yankeetraveler1118]

Thank you Ford for continually pushing forward!!!

[@jaybomb5022]

Foxhole at 160 is mind bending.

[@NoSleepTilGitmo]

Congratulations, that was incredible!!!

[@Viralbutnotyet]

Solid Effort!! Even if falling behind 7 Porsche the oldest being an 11 year old convertible 🤣 Also huge props to the driver he had the balls hanging off the seat for this one!! P.S. Okay Chevy, you're up slugger!

[@frmula1fan51]

Pretty much hit the "like" button as soon as I heard the engine. Pretty much right when the video started. Ford V8s forever.

[@FordV8Forever]

Who said Mustangs won't turn ? This car does it ALL ! Let's GO Ford !

[@TobbeVijlto]

Saw a Ford Mustang fastback for the first time in 1965 in Durban in South Africa parked at a yacht club and I fell head over heals in love ♥ and I am still as much in love today, 2024. FORD MUSTANG FOREVER! ♥

[@brendandyson7748]

I LOVE FORD!!!

[@17gt350]

Anyone talking down on this should have their heads checked. A mustang just ran a sub 7 at the ring. Amazing🤘

[@90sanime52]

What a run in these conditions! 👏😮

[@safayatkhan2280]

Great lap, let’s come back in the spring and get in the 6:40’s!

[@kevinsnell1622]

I really enjoy driving my Bullitt Mustang. Thank you to my lovely wife for buying it for me.

[@macsupforfun]

I have a 2019 Bullitt. I put on Steeda dual rate springs, sway bars, diff bushing kit, stop the hop kit, vertical links, MGW short shifter, McCloud Clutch, one piece alum drive shaft, trans bushing, metal braided clutch line a set of wider wheels and tires and a few more other things I can't think of right now. Handles like a go cart!

[@Fugettaboutit]

The most impressive part of this to me is that the track looks damp. Maybe I'm seeing it wrong, but it sure doesn't look like the conditions I'd want to try and set a lap record in. Big balls.

[@CM-maga]

Your absolutely correct. They said conditions were not Perfect. And that they could probably run a faster time if it was dry!

[@Mystipaoniz]

yeah i thought that in the beginning. I was like "wait, it's wet!".

[@plantfeeder6677]

It rained all day. This was done after 8pm at the last possible moment(notice how dark and gloomy it is)and was a remarkable accomplishment. and this car has way more in her too. They'll be back next year to go for quicker times on hopefully a fully dry track.

[@Fugettaboutit]

@plantfeeder6677 it seemed like it had power to spare. All that and it still 'only reached about what, 187mph on the last long straight.

[@nickaldrich5441]

Now this is how you Cars and Coffee 😊

[@billfleming8281]

This man can flat out drive !

[@TheWolfMatt]

Very impressive Ford. Well done.

[@DaniMacYo]

Pretty cool. This thing sounds alive and hungry it wants to go on the attack. Love it. 🇺🇸🐴🇩🇪🏁

[@ZlevelS]

Wow what a beast, driver and car

[@GarretTrickle-ps6]

Wow wow wow Ford has done it again! Never thought a Mustang of all cars would be the one to do it. Just incredible how this car is faster on a road course than a mid engine Ford GT.

[@landychapman3]

No hate, is this a production car?

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Guys, let's just take a moment to recognize something. ..... This is a Mustang. That you can buy.

[@ZING-oj6zi]

Sub 7 in wet track conditions, just wait till summer 🎉

[@plantfeeder6677]

This was done in August. They went back in October but got rained out completely. This Spring is when they're coming back to try for a sub 6:50 lap.

[@nikogauna3733]

I just squeezed the crap out of my phone they whole time! 😂 Bravo Ford! That thing is Amazing!

[@JamesBondDB9]

Mustangs have always been in my blood. My mom had a 78 Cobra II and I grew up with her 83 hatchback. Then I have owned 4 Fox body Mustangs. It's awesome that the GTD achieved this amazing lap time on my 43rd birthday. Thank you Ford.

[@tommesser7139]

Not a big ford guy, but American made for sure. Congratulations ford team. Well done. Huge mile stone. Can't take it away. But I hope the zr1 will edge you out a little bit. Love the competition ford,Chevy and dodge.

[@MalphMaisy]

Well done Ford, Multimatic and Dirk Muller

[@hernanhernandez3861]

Never thought I'd see (and hear!) a Mustang set a sub 7.

[@PayLookv4]

Driver make that mustang floot on that track no words for him only admiring this drive

[@jasonbrinegar6759]

Congratulations team!!

[@1324193a]

That 300 to 100 was crazy 😍

[@joekoch4905]

I love the sound of the Dual Clutch Transmission down shifts!!!

[@DRTYFN]

I wish Sabine was alive to take a few laps in the GTD.

[@redshark32s]

The fact that there's a center-mounted B&O speaker in the frame of this entire 7 minute run...

[@danielguzman5228]

Congratulations FORD

[@ShardsOfNarsil]

Nice driving!

[@RobbieLancelot]

Most performance cars: vacuum cleaner noises Mustang GTD: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM WAAAAAAAAAAAH WAM WAM WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM

[@Mystipaoniz]

I'm not sure where you got that but no, not most performance cars sound like vacuum cleaners.

[@timschultes6467]

It’s a great time to be a Mustang owner! Love my Shelby and its exhaust note

[@keeganm2482]

Thank you Gran Turismo for teaching me this track. I know every apex and he hit all of them with skill and precision.

[@paulforsythe2325]

Beautiful run. Helping make America great again one step at a time.

[@isaacandrews6515]

My only disappointment is that America cemeted it's place in the sub 7 club for this track and DIDNT use Freedom units to measure speed... but I am still VERY impressed! Screaming at the screen like I'm there, "GO GO! 290! GO FOR 300!" Two turns left, PUNCH IT!"

[@bardstables8909]

Loved every second of that hot lap!

[@punjabeeplaya]

Congrats to the team and Ford. I drive my GT350 with extra pride today.

[@jasonbrinegar6759]

Makes me miss mine.. 😢