Ford Mustang GTD Sub-7-minute Nürburgring Full Lap

Germany’s iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife is the gold-standard for sports car development. And the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is the first car from an American brand to complete a lap in under seven minutes.
Driven by Multimatic Motorsports driver Dirk Müller, the 815-horsepower Mustang GTD lapped the circuit nicknamed “The Green Hell” in an officially certified 6:57:685. It’s the fifth fastest time by a stock production sports car according to the Nürburgring’s official records and Mustang GTD is only the sixth vehicle in that class to break the seven-minute barrier.
The time delivers on the goal laid out by CEO Jim Farley at the Mustang GTD’s debut in August 2023.
Mustang GTD’s Nürburgring success is due to the work of a small, dedicated team of engineers and designers who worked tirelessly over the course of two years to turn the Mustang GT3 race car into the first-ever Mustang supercar. Ford documented their efforts in the run up to the timed Nürburgring run in The Road To The Ring, a 13-minute documentary that covers the challenge, drama, and excitement of developing Mustang GTD.
Mustang GTD represents the apex of Mustang performance and benefits from lessons learned by the Ford Performance Motorsports and Multimatic Motorsports Mustang GT3 program, in particular around aerodynamics and setup for tracks such as the Nürburgring. However, Mustang GTD isn’t subject to the rules and regulations of GT3 racing, which prohibit much of the technology that allow a sub-seven-minute Nürburgring lap.
That includes carbon-ceramic brakes, active aerodynamics, a supercharger, and semi-active suspension. A carbon-fiber body is familiar from GT3 racing, and while the Mustang GTD that completed the sub-seven-minute lap was entirely stock, it did include motorsports-derived safety gear mandated by the Nürburgring. That includes a competition seat with a five-point harness and a roll cage.
Source : Ford
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[@littlediablo]

No pre programmed pops and bangs. Glorious!

[@scubarubanzaii]

Considering it doesn't need to keep a turbo spooled, makes sense. My Hyundai's pops don't allow my turbo to fall out of positive pressure when driving quick.

[@100percent_KINE_HI]

301 kph + (187 mph+ ) for an American street car w superior handling is wild. There will never be enough road in the states.

[@northof5535]

North America is rather large, there's plenty of highway 😂

[@shrimpboychan]

Bro forgot Utah existed. And Nevada. And Texas. And..

[@wreality4712]

If you cruise on the I5 there is plenty of road and plenty of people that want to test a fast car 😊

[@shrimpboychan]

@@wreality4712 I5 North of Sacramento is such a beautiful drive too, like the whole way 👌👌

[@zounds13]

@@shrimpboychan Montana

[@litspeed7940]

What a machine! Sub 7 second Mustang? I would never have imagined

[@stoff6969]

Totally a mustang

[@NJRacer623]

To think that the Mustang started it’s life in the 60’s as a “secretary’s car” and how it’s evolved to this point now is actually insane.

[@ClickbaitMotorsports]

Except that the secretary Mustang was 100% Ford. This is a Multimatic Mustang. Big difference.

[@justinatkinson3247]

im not a mustang fan, but any ford that can tame the green monster in sub 7 min is a beast!

[@acoley6]

Incredible driving 🤯

[@cmartin0011]

I used to play gt4 a ton 1000 plus hours I loved the track. Best time was in maxed out honda NSX. This guy requires huge credit. It isn't a easy track. It's a nightmare normally and hell with a drip of water on it

[@williezietsman4784]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL V8 SOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It gave me goose pimples!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nicholas21461]

FYI : goose pimples are a permanent form of goose bumps

[@Guna89420]

That was a hell of a lap!

[@rnrjunkie724]

"Look at this awesome race car! Just don't use it for racing or the warranty is void :("

[@devinbrant923]

The mic right where the exhaust is..ruins it

[@OilCanHarry2U]

It’s great that the Ford Mustang GTD has cup holders.

[@ClickbaitMotorsports]

It’s a Multimatic Mustang. It came out of the Multimatic shop. The Chevrolet Z06/ZR1 is 💯GM.

[@wdiddy1]

Its beautiful!

[@sp3iky]

Best sounding Diesel ever 😆 Good time guys, congrats!

[@thehpw]

Would love to see the next generation Mustang have a trans axle in the rear like this one does

[@ciaranburke3243]

Fabulous car harks back to the success of the original gt 40 Ford were absolutely right to keep the mustang going for 6 decades through thick and thin, look what's just happened love its styling 👌

[@ShadowLancer128]

just thinking about how Tesla bragged about a 7:23 on the Nordschleife after watching this. Also thinking about how most of the advantage this car had was just excellent grip, soft steering, and alot of Horsepower. So basically it doesnt even take a well-tuned racecar, it really just takes a built motor, some extra wide tires, a softer steering ratio, and a full tank of gas, and that's all you need to beat a $100,000 premium luxury EV on the ring.

[@ktakashismith]

So you just need a $325,000 purpose-built track car, and you can beat a $100,000 luxury car? Wow, pretty cool when you put it like that.

[@DxWhoopingCrane]

@@ktakashismith The guys point is stupid but what he was trying to say is that you could probably get similar results with a garage built car. I dont think what hes saying is necessarily true(dont know enough about running the ring) but I could see a group of experienced German weekend warriors with something like a used BMW 3/4 series and $30k getting some really incredible lap times or perhaps already do. Also, the main drawback to Tesla on the ring(and any non-sprint format motorsport) is the battery drain, the Tesla with their best battery drains half capacity with one lap on the ring, and reduced power output the longer it continues.

[@blackgenesis7472]

Misha can do better in that Mustang

[@elifc3s]

Why not use a 360 camera????

[@zgblundell]

Does it have the 7 speed dual clutch transmission or can you get it in a 6 speed manual?

[@JeffBronstein]

8 Speed transaxle, so no chance of a manual... its in the rear.

[@EvanSpringer]

@@JeffBronsteinmanual transaxles can be done. 944 comes to mind

[@hpolpolsixe3670]

The Mustang was tied with the 2021 911 GT3 RS lap at Brunnchen, gained 1 second by the Audi gantry and another second by the next ‘Bilstein’ bridge. Top speed 301 kph. So that’s how it 2 seconds faster that the 911. The Mustang seems overpowered with a lot of coasting before braking.

[@jeffroach5142]

Driver.

[@yusufgta4341]

They confirmed the track wasn't in the best condition. Tires matter and other variables

[@LouisNicholas-lx7di]

The mustanf has like 200 more horsepower

[@bossmikey7301]

@@LouisNicholas-lx7di It’s also lighter than the Stang

[@shrimpboychan]

Wet.

[@prmcollin]

Perfect heal-toe at corners

[@robshock16]

These are only made with a dct

[@gnutscha]

the engine does it for you

[@stoff6969]

Heard a term on the tee vee

[@prmcollin]

@@stoff6969 haha you are definitely correct

[@acid847]

you want heel toe watch the gt350

[@Trapper50cal]

I'm not questioning the driver's testicular fortitude because he IS throwing it around, but I wonder what Misha could do with a couple well-insured laps.

[@toddkost]

He’s a professional German driver that has won events at the Ring, so pretty sure Misha would be slower.

[@XxXDOMINIONXxX]

nothing even remotely close. mishe is average at best driver lol.

[@CreamyBone]

Why did Ford use a 2005 era camera? --- There are youtubers that can't even drive that put up significantly better quality video than this 😉

[@phoenixsui]

Personally i dont mind if its sub 7 i mind if it has H-Shifter and V8 and looks good.

[@Sqirldashadoo]

How much for a Mustang?

[@rustler08]

$400k to be significantly slower than a GT2 RS, a GT3 RS, GT AMG Black series, and even a regular GT3 with what is effectively a race car. Amazing. Let that sink in. A $225k performance touring car from 2021 is faster around a track with 502hp than a "Ring Monster" that has 800hp.

[@kirk0respite]

The track is literally wet in this video what do you think will happen when it’s dry

[@lucasnijnens9753]

Yeah but keep in mind that you’re comparing this to all German manufacturers who have been testing on this track for decades. They’ve almost perfected the engineering of their cars for this track.

[@geoffschnoogs6888]

What a stupid statement.

[@reebquincom]

$300k+, not the everyman's car

[@bobbyjones2293]

Ford doesn’t want people to build this in their garage

[@jesusfacio5627]

😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥

[@mk-ze8yx]

5 miles a gallon

[@exothermal.sprocket]

There's a general problem with air drag the faster you go...

[@stoff6969]

Title: full blown race car goes nearly as fast as some production cars almost 10 years ago

[@geoffschnoogs6888]

What a stupid comment.

[@casspark-i9i]

Is like i was playing Gran Torismo 7.

[@valuedcustomer5496]

Is it me or do some of the gear changes sound a little slushy?

[@robbierector1669]

8 speed D Transaxle can’t be better .

[@MrElapid]

I'd take a 110k. Corvette.

[@userbosco]

Right off the lot....

[@salninethousand2496]

Falls flat in 6th gear, esp. on the back straight.

[@marcelclover6650]

planted lika probe gt at hi speed😊

[@JC-iz2lv]

One heck of a driver, but it seems he doesn't fully trust the car. Would have loved to Sabine (May God rest her soul) give it a whirl.

[@shmaknapublar]

Track had some wet/damp spots, which means there was also a lack of a freshly honed race line. Any record at this track should come with a track quality rating. Wait until they get a shot on a better day and you'll see at least 5 seconds come off of that time. :)

[@WJS316]

This time American cars can turn right ，good job.

[@edcvfgiua]

the guy who chose the camera position should be fired

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I'm sure he'd find another job.

[@PioneerRifleCompany]

Too bad it isn't a Mustang.

[@ChristopherPagan-r9g]

Overpriced and ongrats on the record, still overpriced.

[@Soupdragon1964]

The Americans are starting to understand what makes a great sportscar and hats off to them. But to say they've beaten the Europeans on their own track is just nonsense. A GT3 with 300BHP less power was lapping over 10secs faster 6 years ago. It's a great effort from the Yanks but they're chest-beating a bit early.

[@ajaykumara7634]

And yet after all this, still somehow it will be plowing through bystanders

[@GuyRandomOne]

Old, overused meme. Let it rest

[@diegoayala6926]

The crowd killer will always live 😂😂😂

[@teamcaveman]

@@diegoayala6926the new gen Camaro and the F-body has had their share of plowing crowds….its just that not enough people bought them to have as many videos

[@Charlie-go6eb]

Gotta love the yugo driving haters.

[@Mcali1984]

Ford builds a $325k car to beat a $110k Chevy around the nurb. 😂

[@MrElapid]

I'd take the Chevy or even a good analog '90's sports car for a fraction of the $$.

[@Homeboy1320]

That’s not the point soy boy. After all said and done, Ford won’t actually make any money from the GTD. This is about the brand. Its marketing. $11B net profit in 2024, I assure you none of it was from GTD sales.

[@shrimpboychan]

Ford forgot Chevy even existed when they designed this car bro.

[@LamboFromWish]

@@MrElapidclearly you don’t appreciate engineering wonders

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Where's the Alpha chassis Camaro by now....

[@specwill1]

still rather have a vette

[@devonstorie2823]

You're in luck then. They'll build over 100x more vettes than GTD Mustangs. I'll see you in your Vette in the Walmart parking lot. Right next to 3 other identical vettes. Cool cars for what they are but I don't even look at them twice

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Vettes are kind of boring. Just like people say Mustangs are everywhere, Vettes are basically the same.

[@XxXDOMINIONXxX]

@@devonstorie2823 and youll never even see one of these overpriced pile of shit mustangs in the real world. only right here on youtube lol.

[@devonstorie2823]

@@XxXDOMINIONXxX And yet here you are too.....Watching. lol FYI I live in metro Detroit and get to see tons of cool shit. Between prototypes on public roads, woodward dream cruise, etc..Lots of opportunities

[@anthonysmith4072]

There is NO WAY that car is worth $300,000

[@DonHogan-wi2yj]

300k? Seriously? Noop

[@anthonysmith4072]

@ yea dude, you could buy a dark horse, put a body kit on it, add the drivetrain and suspension bits, and still have $200k to play with

[@LamboFromWish]

@@anthonysmith4072it’ll be nowhere near this caliber, try installing a new frame, entirely new body panels, new engine block, turbos, etc, it’s worth the price

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Only if you pay for it. Then it's worth that.

[@davidkennedy7549]

My 1962 MGB shifted faster

[@RobertHernandez-xd7qh]

I can’t believe I just saw a mustang go 300mph. I feel like I just saw legit magic

[@porkchopexpress6969]

Kph buddy

[@brianfowler2795]

Magic indeed 😂

[@davidkennedy7549]

No American cars are MPH, it doesn't matter what country they're in.

[@porkchopexpress6969]

@@RobertHernandez-xd7qh u high bruh

[@whiskeytangohotel6624]

When I switch my car to kph, it goes 1.6 times faster 😂

[@winstonwolff]

With a better driver he could have done a 6.30 lap. Only a 350 lb American athlete knows how to handle an American muscle car. Merica 🫡

[@e.v.a.l.s]

the first minute was really gay and irritating and then the video is good after that

[@anthonysmith4072]

There is NO WAY that car is worth $300,000

[@LamboFromWish]

There is

[@anthonysmith4072]

@ bruh, there is a reason lambo doesn’t make $60k cars that look almost identical to its $500k cars

[@LamboFromWish]

@@anthonysmith4072 the GTD looks nothing like it’s street counterparts, other than with its general shape, unless your blind, I can’t help you

[@anthonysmith4072]

@ it is openly known/confirmed it’s a dark horse with a body kit

[@LamboFromWish]

@ it has a different frame, wheelbase, and the GTD is majority carbon fibre and therefore lighter