The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is the Performance Car Industry's Worst Nightmare

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The Ford Mustang GTD came out of NOWHERE. With it's 800HP 5.2L supercharged V8, incredible active aero, and so much more - Ford came out with possibly the biggest surprise all year. So what was the motivation to build this thing? Let's talk about it.
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0:00 Intro and DraftKings Sponsor!
1:38 What even is this thing?
2:33 Where's the leak ma'am
3:11 GTD vs S650 Mustang
4:34 So how do you buy one?
5:47 The Engine
6:59 Why did they build it?
8:03 Handling
9:13 Appearance
11:10 How does this help the other Mustangs?
11:50 Price and why it's expensive
13:22 Outro and final thoughts

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[@cobradoug8797]

Wassup with the old guy a 7:43 kinda freaked me 😅

[@scottlefaux]

Hey if you're looking for a Mustang to use for content I have a nearly brand-new looking 2011 Mustang GT Premium, Brembo, 3.73 MT-82 from the factory 35k miles. I have an upgraded MGW Race (X) Spec Shifter, aluminum driveshaft, cerametallic twin disk clutch McLeod RXT, aluminum flywheel, and Airaid tune req intake, BBK x pipes, Magnaflow exhaust, with 93 Lund tune, Whiteline fixed LCA's, J&L oil separators. It has stock wheels and suspension. Possibly going for Boss intake and E85 tune next, but I'm also looking at the Paxton kit to maintain power at lower RPM. Lemme know if u have any interest in reviewing the car, maybe compare it to a stock mt-82 from 2018 or something

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

The front upper grill looks like it is from a KIA.....other than that, I like it. I do wish it could be had with a manual though as an option.

[@damaster692]

*how does this wide angle out of focus low production value mtfk have over a mill subs? Fake subs?* ever heard of 4k?

[@Rob-yv9og]

Be a degenerate gambler with draft kings! Like all the weak prey characters on the sopranos!

[@frequencyzx11]

Don't get me wrong, I'm always excited when I see companies do projects like this. But every time I see something along these lines and then they tack a 300k+ price tag on it, it automatically falls into a "cool, who cares" place in my mind. I'm excited that they decided to build it, but its a PR stunt in the long run.

[@ianbranham4552]

Id love to see them enter it in its class at lemans

[@frequencyzx11]

@@ianbranham4552 they already had that in the new mustang gt3 car. that IS their entry

[@metrogroovefm]

I just found the most sensible comment on here.

[@animehunter3234]

Dreams arent made of >100k cars....

[@vikingzombie2487]

Get the hot wheels one. I Am and it’s only 98 cents.

[@bluvenm]

I feel like a lot of people don’t understand that this isn’t just a GT with a bunch of performance packages this is an actual $300k race car made street legal

[@rkwjunior2298]

Totally agree. People are dumb.

[@irondino247]

Ford literally has not let up since releasing the Coyote in 2011. Not only did they outlast the competitors(AGAIN) but they are now targeting the Euro big dogs. Balls are MASSIVE!

[@CoyoteFTW]

Fords beaten the euros many times

[@derick-smith]

@@CoyoteFTW Any movie suggestions for that?

[@jordob5791]

Ok 😂

[@nodo7575]

​@@derick-smiththere's one 😂

[@Tonydecanopener]

Remember Ford vs Ferrari? Great movie! Chevy Pontiac GMC Buick Dodge and Cadillac people think it's a fictional story tale.

[@tristanrolfe4717]

With the times at The Ring they're aiming for, $300,000 is practically a bargain compared to the other cars you would need to hit those times.

[@user-lp5bg2mb8l]

Until the next ZR1 destroys it for half the price

[@popeye089]

the other cars carry a name with provinance. Ford doesn't

[@muleoutpost8156]

​@@user-lp5bg2mb8lhalf the price?!? In Biden dollars or the pre-Biden dollars that the ZR-1 was released for?

[@WindyCity1992]

​@@popeye089 Status and prestige don't matter To humble hearted people. Sorry Ego and vanity will be the down Fall of the world. God doesn't Approve. Car community is 👎

[@arnold5536]

Its funny how Ford has to build a $300K over the top off the wall car to compete with Porsche, Ferrari Corvette. while this car is impressive, it loses its impressiveness when the ZR1/Zora crushes it for literally Half the price, imagine if Chevy put this much money into a Corvette? Lol

[@revelare_xvii6269]

Imagine if Hoonigan gets a hold of a GTD and turns it into a Hoonicorn successor.🤯

[@andrewvaldivieso1718]

Brilliant

[@spideym35i]

That's perfect.....

[@erikfritts8240]

RIP. 😢you know he died right?

[@andrewvaldivieso1718]

@@erikfritts8240 in honor of him maybe Leah can drive it

[@spideym35i]

@@erikfritts8240 hoonigan isn't Ken block bud. Edit. For the love of GOD please stop replying to this comment, and read my other ones before saying anything ffs

[@dcxSpartan117]

I just found it impressive that ford was able to make a GT500 look like a wimp with the GTD.

[@escapetarkov3838]

As a master tech at Ford, It's impressive that we make anything that runs at all.

[@jps3903]

@@escapetarkov3838as a collision tech at Toyota who just spent an afternoon peeling the front off of one of those turd Bronco Sports, I concur.

[@escapetarkov3838]

@@jps3903 Oh sweet Jesus, I don't envy you. God's speed brother.

[@burgerbandit3646]

​@escapetarkov3838 as a chemical plant tech, stop the cap.

[@escapetarkov3838]

@@burgerbandit3646 Maybe you shoulda stopped methyl isocyanate production back in 84, didn't want to stop that cap tho did ya.

[@MrDoyle07]

It is very interesting to watch Ford pound out a place in the competition car class. I’m eager to see where this goes.

[@ProblemSolver10-4]

I love that the crazy design is completely functional. No fake vents or anything

[@TR1PL3N1N3]

So nobody’s gonna mention the grandma jump scare at 7:44 lmao

[@oscarmorales1621]

Lol good eye bro😂

[@kiweeltyler3586]

You’re not the only one

[@Eville140]

This....was burned in my subconscious until I made the effort to stop on it.

[@FORZA_EDITS]

BRUH RIGHT

[@Morphnny]

💀💀

[@SaintMecha]

Ford saw that Dodge left the hight number HP ICE muscle car market and took full advantage of the situation. W for Ford and big L for EVDodge.

[@burgerbandit3646]

I don't think dodge is relevant in this, this is targeting European heavy hitters.

[@TimeisReel]

But to Ford's Credit they are really going for it with the V8. As Everyone else is walking away... Good Job FORD !!!

[@ibeentossinaunties]

@@burgerbandit3646im glad you see dat too I swear its the first thing i thought. Ford really steppin up to the plate with the real supercars in a MUSTANG whole ass gt3 porsche hurracan comp fs this thang puttin down numbers fr price n all💯🤣

[@elizabethvazquezvazquez6702]

demon170 would smoke that mustang

[@DS22723]

​@@elizabethvazquezvazquez6702 It's always the Mopar fanboys trying to comparing a straight line drag car to a track-focused racecar 💀💀💀 Then put that lil' Demon on a racetrack and it better not to be slower than a Kia EV6 GT because a Hellcat Black Ghost got walked by that Kia on Edmund's newest video 🤣🤣🤣

[@h2sectrey]

Solid review on this thing dude! I have a GT500 CFTP and love it but can't wait to see one of these!

[@gregwunderlich4253]

Man... I wish my dad was still around to see this. He was a big Mustang fan from way back in the day.

[@kennethc.2921]

Ford seems to be moving forward in car development and get back into motorsports. I mean they're going back to the WEC and in 2026 they've partnered with Red Bull Racing to make Red Bull Ford Powertrains for F1.

[@sajjadhashmani4034]

Their contribution to RBR powertrains with ICE is none and only on the electric engine side iirc.

[@snoophogg1177]

@@Bezos-cp9gk “Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

[@skylerneal15]

​@@Bezos-cp9gkno go away

[@zatiticherry3421]

​@@Bezos-cp9gkAsalamualaikum, I already did that. Remember, there should be no compulsion in religion Ahk, Masalaama.

[@CoyoteFTW]

@@sajjadhashmani4034 Ford is building majority of the gas engine and electric components where did you get your info from … as of today Ford still 3rd with most wins in formula one despite leaving 2004

[@jaydenbernhard92]

The mustang gtd is like the 2000 cobra r, ford gt40 and gt500 and makes the gtd a beast to be reckoned with on and off the track also i love the color of it.

[@FastGunner2040]

And the 2000 Cobra R was $34k more than the GT. So it's crazy...but they've done it before.

[@jacobasuncion3132]

Well said I was getting Cobra R vibes from the Mustang GTD

[@revelare_xvii6269]

This is basically the S650’s “Dodge Demon” moment, except it can actually handle corners.

[@jaydenbernhard92]

@@revelare_xvii6269 what about the cobra jet?

[@Nah5534]

​@@jaydenbernhard92Drag car big dog and not even remotely street legal

[@slowercuber7767]

Good luck with getting that track session with the GTD!!! Be sure to make a video of that when it happens!

[@Far2hip]

As soon as I saw this thing I INSTANTLY fell in love with the looks. What a beautifully aggressive look from literally every angle. The crazy deep resonant sounds blending out the tail pipes is just a symphonic master class. Awesome. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@kasper_429]

I love how everybody seems to be going electric, and Ford just comes outta nowhere (insert RKO reference/meme here) and says "F**k it, street legal GT3 car!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@seanthornton726]

Meanwhile Ford is projected to loose 4.5 Billion on their electric vehicles this year....So there that🤣🤣🤣

[@kasper_429]

@@seanthornton726 You love to see it, lmao. F**k EVs. Idc how fast they are. They have no soul, are worse for the environment than most people are led to believe they are, and are basically computers with wheels (Tbf all modern cars are computers with wheels, you can just hear some of them better/louder than others, lol).

[@raionshishi8290]

For real tho, they really just went full send on this shit and made a better race car but for the road, like how the fuck does that even make sense, racing has been so watered down that even road cars are better than the race cars.

[@nordic5490]

The last gasp of any tech is always the best of that dying tech. There is no sense in Ford holding out, and slowly releasing their remaining ice tech, best to get it all out on the table now whilst it is still relevant. This also happened to VCRs, CRT tvs and computer monitors. In 5yrs there will be faster and cheaper evs everywhere.

[@BruhPickle_]

This car is a true homologation race car that reminds me of the Group B days of the Renault Turbo 5, Lancia Stratos, and RS200. I honestly thought those extreme homologation cars would never be seen again and then this car rolls around. This truly feels like a purpose built race car that they just happened to need to put on the road.

[@MrShadowofthewind]

You never heard of a GT3RS ? Been building those well over fifteen years.

[@tturi2]

the wing gives me Sierra cosworth vibes

[@truantray]

It's not a race car because it's overpowered. It's a low production PR car no one can actually buy, like the GT.

[@John-du2mq]

Yup, we need more of those

[@isthisagoodname6279]

It’s not a homologation special I wish people would stop saying that

[@williamlittle9583]

on the topic of having stuff trickle down to the lower models it would be great if you can get the transaxle in the lower trim levels for those who want that 50/50 wieght distribution on a daily or something they want to modify themselves

[@collinwiedel]

I’m not an American car guy and haven’t been interested in anything American since elementary school. And somehow I am absolutely obsessed with this

[@larryc1616]

GT is hot too 4680 Roadster = GAME OVER BABY! ⚡️ 🇺🇸

[@realblocksheldon]

Honestly this is just icing on the cake. I’m hoping the racing variant will DOMINANTE GTD Pro next year. Will definitely be going to the petit Le Mans with that thing running.

[@saleen367]

That is a HUGE undertaking .... look at the competition, its the finest of the fine.

[@EvLSpectre]

If they just try to submit the car as it stands for WEC, the BoP its going to get will be basically another car

[@AJUSA1]

@@EvLSpectre Exactly!

[@AJUSA1]

Ford will spend enough to make that happen... one way or another... Racing is often more about politicking and less about the actual cars...

[@EvLSpectre]

@@AJUSA1 Yea.. they came out and said they want the win at Le Mans. As it stands, I don't think this car is open for anything but a few time attack classes. If they want to keep that 800hp, this thing will weigh more than 5000 lbs, as the rest of the GTE field is about 500hp and 2800 lbs give of take. Not to mention non-legal aero and dampers. If they want to run the mustang in WEC, it'll go like the C8, just loosely based, because of weirdness of the GTD kit being put on and the Z06 GT3R not being ready. So maybe soon we will see a mustang GT3R.

[@Pyrothecat02]

This car reminds me what the E46 M3 GTR was like. But actually going into production and slightly more accessible. I love this thing

[@GF-mf7ml]

BMW next step is making m3 e92 V8. So the next gen mustang will be 50/50? Yes the price will be up just like BMW M3.

[@voodoodiecast]

There was a road legal version but it was detuned and tamed making it far less extreme there like 10 or so ever made.

[@CyanRooper]

"You ready to donate another ride to the Razor fund, baby?"

[@tonyguidroz1]

More accessible at $300,000? 😂

[@Pyrothecat02]

@@tonyguidroz1 well I meant like. More people can get their hands on it. More than like the 10 M3 GTRs made lol

[@robertruiz5417]

Great review and info

[@riothero313]

It's not just the weight distribution from using a trans axle and being able to move the engine back. It gets even better, they are also using a dry sump so the weight of the engine is lower in the chassis where you want it. That suspension not only has adjustable rebound, dampening and ride height like you would see on high end magnetic suspensions but, it also has adjustable spring rates from inside the car O_O (On a Mustang). Also no one is going to be swapping out a full titanium exhaust. Btw I don't believe you mentioned that his a full carbon fiber bodied vehicle also (unless I missed it).

[@avastcosmicarena]

I wonder how much this thing weighs. I bet it's still pretty heavy even with the full carbon fiber body considering the chassis they started with.

[@willyjimmy8881]

Yes, they heavily copied the last gen Corvette.

[@caseymurray7722]

​@@avastcosmicarenaProbably 3800- 4000 pounds. That's still a solid power to weight with 825 horsepower. The aero is the real killer for ring times though.

[@avastcosmicarena]

@@caseymurray7722The stock mustang is 3800 pounds. This would be a major failure if it was still that much.

[@caseymurray7722]

@@avastcosmicarena At 3800lbs they'd essentially be cutting 400lbs from the gt500. For a car that's still got air conditioning and creature comforts, that's a lot of weight savings.

[@jacobasuncion3132]

Mustang GTD is a modern day SVT Cobra R

[@sijonda]

I'd argue it's a modern Dominator.

[@MrBigboy1057]

Saleen vibes.

[@midnight347]

​@@MrBigboy1057Saleen was an aftermarket tuning company that modified mustangs for customers out the box.

[@Nah5534]

Not even close this is ford's version of a GT2 RS

[@Arrowblackzero1]

I’m a JDM fan myself but this Mustang is so nice!!!

[@UnitZER0]

The GTD looks like it took some visual cues from the N-Vision 74. And that is an extremely good thing.

[@commandertopgun]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL INFORMATIVE VIDEO ON THE FORD GTD--WICKED FEEL BETTER BROTHER-WELL DONE AWESOME UPDATE AS EVER.

[@WhateverItMayBe]

I have to give FORD credit....I am not a FORD guy but I have always appreciated the Mustang. Had a 95 Trans Am with a little work done and no traction control with the 6 speed and it was a blast to drive straight or sideways. Got myself a 2019 Mustang GT this year with a 6 speed and it handles very well. I know a lot of it is due to the jump in technology and some more power but I really do enjoy driving the Mustang and part of me is thinking about trading it in for an S650 or whatever the new gen is in a few years. I'm still a GM guy at heart...But I can't deny the newer mustangs are pretty damn fun to drive.

[@midnight347]

If you care about modding don't fo the s650. If you like stock cars go for it. The ecu is locked down and s550 has far more potential. Newer ain't always better.

[@WhateverItMayBe]

@midnight347 it really depends. If I wanna mod it yeah I'll stick with the S550 or get something else. But that's a question for a few years time, I'm gonna enjoy what I've got for now

[@brada1997]

​@@midnight347there's always somebody out there that can hack it

[@baoquoc3710]

@@brada1997 *suomis guys (from Finland) has some real magic of breaking manufacturer's lock

[@Graves-81_69]

That’s badass. I have only been this stoked for a Mustang with the 2000 Cobra R and the return of the Shelby GT500 and GT350

[@MJY5drives]

One of my friends: I wish manufacturers would make road-going specials of their race cars as they did for GT1 in the 90s Ford: I gotchu bro

[@dev559]

Just wanted to let you know, I watched the episode of between 2 rides with the civics, knew it was you the SECOND they teased the car. Loved that content, hope to see more.

[@quintongooden593]

I just want them to bring back the Fiesta ST.

[@RthereNEusernames]

focus too pls. Mustangs are boring. They're a grandma's car, even though they've got great platforms I can't stand them

[@midnight347]

​@@RthereNEusernamesI love the st I own a fiesta but saying mustangs are a boring grandma's car shows me you ain't ridden in the right one. My 07 gt500 750 rwhp raw torque filled beast with a manual trans it's a true beast of a muscle car. Wish I could take you for one hard pull you'd change your mind quick about them being a grandma's car. My 07 gt500 couldn't be further from a grandma's car

[@midnight347]

They ain't gonna bring back the fiesta st. I love them I own a 2016 I bought new Americans don't want small cars everyone wants big trucks and suvs here and it's sad. Even if they brought the fiesta back in Europe we won't see it here because of that. It's just the shit reality which is why I'll never part with my 2016 st.

[@quintongooden593]

@@midnight347 they’ve just discontinued the Fiesta in Europe. Everyone wants crossovers now.

[@RthereNEusernames]

@@midnight347 I just meant they are a grandma's car from a looks perspective lol. The GT350/GT500 and now this one have a pretty aggressive look to them but at the end of the day I just can't get over that under all of that, it's what the basic Mustang looks like. I think it's because I'm not American, but I just think there are better looking cars. Just my opinion, I know Mustangs are objectively good platforms, I just can't stand them. Same with Mopar. Just feels like everyone and their grandmother has one.

[@mmhyesboykissies]

at least they really make sure the last mustang will be remembered as one of the best.. kinda sucks that it will be limited to 999 units, I kinda hate when manufacturer do that.. I think we can look over the pricing, but limiting production (and I am certain it will be sold out rapidly) makes it just a collectors car which you will likely never will see in person and wont be used for its great purpose.. driving, fun, lap times.. (man the front fascia looks SOOO GOOOD)

[@Joelda23]

Yea because you can afford a 300k car lol

[@faheemabbas3965]

Same people buying this are same people who bought the Ford GT

[@crazysoundman]

they do that to keep value up, unlike chevy and dodge which suck at it!

[@brighterhealthshop]

No one really cares about a car that is unattainable except for the 1%.... Ijs

[@Blueovalforlife]

@@brighterhealthshopwhat a shitty way to look at badass engineering

[@stabbyjosh7931]

The rear transaxle will do wonders not only for weight distribution, but also for remove a lot of torque related issues that have plagued the the higher HP Mustangs.

[@baoquoc3710]

Ah yes, the infamous "crowd looking" features circa pre-2015🤣

[@apophisstr6719]

Adrian Newey: "Mind if I take a look at that DRS system?" Ford: "YES, PLEASE DO."

[@jasonsimmons671]

Awesome car!! Gives me 992 GT3 RS vibes 😂

[@subie25i30]

Never thought the GT500 would be playing second fiddle. Love the GTD.

[@thecake6635]

GT500 will probably be a Flat Plane V8

[@3.2Carrera]

Pretty cool piece of kit. Will be eager to see how it stacks against the Porsche GT3 price for price. I'm not sure if it will sway people away from Porsche since they have been in this space for a very long time but the comparisons will be epic.

[@caseymurray7722]

Should be able to steal the front engine record from Mercedes. With over 800 hp it would have a better power to weight even at 4000lbs. Once we see the new GT3 RS time we'll get a sense of how active areo will drop lap times. I am surprised they didn't go with a turbo though.

[@Dara-ih6jq]

That thing is so cool. I can’t wait to see some Nurburgring times from it.

[@nathanreay7032]

Great video David I appreciate you all the effort you put into each and every video keep up the great work 😊😊😊😊

[@venom_1074]

Dodge and Chevy decide to leave the muscle car game. Meanwhile, Ford said we're just gonna do this because 'Murica! The Mustang is still killing it! No matter how people feel about it, you cannot deny how successful the Mustang is!

[@thereflectionartist]

Waiting to see how many of these get wrecked leaving meets 😂

[@venom_1074]

@DSMTurbo4g63 it's awd. It's safe to assume you'll be waiting a while. It's also $300k and will require a selection list, so the odds of some dumb kids getting it and driving like an idiot are pretty small.

[@thereflectionartist]

@venom_1074 that's good, I've seen some idiots wreck beautiful cars

[@venom_1074]

@@thereflectionartist I'll bet you'll be lucky to even see one in the wild. Regardless, I think it's going to be a hell of a machine.

[@thereflectionartist]

@@venom_1074 definitely

[@daves913]

The GT 500, is a beast!! And now this!! 😮😮

[@Burchie_]

Ford is one of the few car companies that's doing nearly everything right as of right now. It's crazy that they made the gt500 look like a snack break during recess for the GTD

[@timephire]

"aRe YoU goINg 2 gEt 1 daVId?!" 😁

[@StockTurboN20]

I think he should

[@QuavyQua]

@@StockTurboN20this car is $300,000. That’s not going to happen.

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

One thing to remember this is $300,000 from the Manufacturers Sticker Price, wait until dealership do their Mark-ups Look at $650,000 to $700,000 because they'll have 100% + for their profit margin. At the Dealership where i bought my 2022 Roush Mustang. There was a an F150 Raptor R with Dealership Price of $260,000 in the Los Angeles California area. All videos mention Manufactures Sticker Price the Reality they never explore the dealerships and really buy new. 👨🏻👍🏻🏎️🏁🚩 Great Channel and it's great to be an American GTD is 800+ HP with a Naturally Aspirated V8 and the C5 to C7 Corvette rear Transmission for the 50/50 weight distribution will make better than any Exotic Super Car . The Mustang GTD ( Grand Tour Daytona ) will be better than the Ford GT. Which is Exotic due to it's Mid-Engine placement and active front and rear spoilers (DRS) 👨🏻👍🏻🏎️🏁🚩

[@06racing]

Love the look, but honestly the various gt40s are still my favorite.

[@jimmy-et1pm]

Thanks David.....INCREDIBLE CAR!

[@irishoutlaww13]

Ford not only hit this one outta the park! The bases were loaded! I love it with the exception of the price but the after market ideas for the dark horse especially for the rear spoiler based on the GTD have big potential.

[@raionshishi8290]

Everyone seems to think the pricing isn't good, than what the heck do people expect exactly ? To make these cars isn't cheap at all.

[@irishoutlaww13]

@@raionshishi8290 no you're right and I told myself I wouldn't bitch about the pricing but I did. Definitely can't make a car of that caliber and not expect it to cost more than like the Dark Horse.

[@raionshishi8290]

@@irishoutlaww13 Damn, ngl bro, I gotta respect you for owning up to that, shit I never see people actually being realistic and honest in comments usually about this stuff. Some people need a reality check you know. I agree with you overall tho, the car is amazing, the pricing could be a little more... you know... enticing, but it's fair for what it is.

[@arkhsm]

@@raionshishi8290 That price has to cover ALL aspects of this car's build. $300,000 ENSURES it will be able to deliver on its promise/looks !!

[@Nah5534]

​@@raionshishi8290Cmon bro 300k lol

[@Thatguy-zh1ln]

Nice to see that one of the big three is doing big things

[@DanStMary]

The wings load is being applied to the centerline of the rear axle I'm sure !!

[@memra777]

I’m a Chevy man but wow, Ford has blown me away!! Well done 💪🏼

[@kevboio6211]

Cool confirmed fact you skimmed past, essentially the entire body of the car is Carbon. Which also has a good chunk to do with the $300k price tag :)

[@MrGamman3yt]

Wow, wonder what a steel one would cost? 175k? 225?

[@edintexas903]

Gtd= got damn 😂

[@WoodLox]

C6 architecture derived from the 944. Pony/muscle cars have hit the performance wall, from differentials to independent to transaxle to MR. The C5 tuned port or even ZR1 was eclipsed by the C6. Now that Ford decided to run with a transaxle will the Camaro follow with the 5.5 DOHC?

[@Rando31able]

I love Mustangs one day i will get and build another.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Thoughts on this thing?!

[@darrylrichardson1997]

Too expensive it’s awesome no doubt but for that much money you’re really going in Ferrari sf90 territory yeah I know that sf90 is like. 400k-600k but after the dealership mocks that we all that are coming that Will make it around or even more then some cars in that class but that’s more so a opinion than facts so

[@chriscaine1776]

Almost makes me like the s650, also i think LZ is trying to get a GTD

[@petrolhead8851]

Insane! Bad ass! Mental! Worth every penny! People don’t understand the technology and engineering that went into this thing that makes it so expensive! There’s a reason the Porsche gt3 and gt2rs cost so much money! And it’s not because of badge in the front!

[@bonifacelukosi9580]

@@darrylrichardson1997 What makes you think this car will be seen in a dealership? Ford said they're going after the Black Series and GT3RS. Those aren't vehicles you can just walk in and buy.

[@mmhyesboykissies]

I hope if the s650 facelift comes they take the fron fascia and slap it on there cuz this makes it look so insanely badass muscle car-y

[@brada1997]

This car looks like some online designer made it on their computer... Except that it's actually real, actually built, and was unbelievably done by the factory and not a private builder. This car is freaking astounding!

[@saakey]

Does anyone know when the GTD might be heading to the Nurburgring for their opening test run?

[@overtorque]

I will say my 2006 S197 GT can handle after I replaced and upgraded a bunch of suspension components. Out of the box, it was 30% stiffer than the SN95 models. Of course, nothing will compare to these new S550/S650 models with IRS. I think this is just....AWESOME!

[@shred1894]

S197 pre-refresh is my favorite generation of Mustang. Never really liked what they did with the body style after the refresh of that gen.

[@overtorque]

@@shred1894 You mean like the 2010 to 2014? I can agree. The only one I didn't mind was the 2013 to 2014 GT500.

[@shred1894]

@@overtorque I like the 05-10 ones. The mid-model refresh changed the front end in a way that seemed uglier, especially around the headlights and grill. And then with the S550 it sort of felt like they were trying to make it look like the later model SN95 with the angry headlights.

[@overtorque]

@@shred1894 Haha! The SN95 did have an "angry" look to them. I can't recall, but it was a woman who designed the SN95 and wanted it to have a feminine look. When I was a tech at Ford, we laughed at the rear of the later S197 models cause they had a Honda Accord shape to them 🤣

[@shred1894]

@@overtorque Yeah, the post-refresh S197s were whack. The pre-refresh ones look nice besides the taillights that look dated, but that's pretty easy to fix. I want to find a nice S197 convertible with stick shift, but that's not exactly easy in a 'back by dinner' distance.

[@SkylerB17]

ive always been a Chevy guy, but the last decade of Ford performance cars has been pretty freaking solid. Barring some glaring issues (Focus RS head gasket issues im looking at you) Ford has made some seriously awesome street cars. chevy hasnt really done much with the Camaro and Corvette that piqued my interest so much aside from the C8 being the car that it is. Thats pretty dope ngl. But Ford be out here making moves. bring back the Focus RS though.

[@midnight347]

Dude Ford was making badass shit way before the last decade I'd argue they lost their way after the gt350 was made. They don't even offer a manual option on gt500s and the Mach 1 was a 60-70k dollar gt with leftover gt350 suspension and trans (on manuals) and decals. Driveline is essentially a mustang gt. They made the electric 4 door suv mustang which says it all in and of itself. The new s650 is locked down people are kissing ford's ass too much lately and I'm a big Ford guy I'd argue 2000-2020 was way more impressive for Ford and alot more driver focus they cared about having real drivers cars then now they do the shit we see now. The electric 4 door suv mustang is unforgivable. *edit* In my rant I forgot all about the 100k dollar "lightning" they made that is totally useless as a truck and a total disgrace to what the lightning has always been. I don't agree with current management you can clearly tell it ain't the same guys. This new one don't even matter to the normal guy it's a 300k dollar mustang for God's sake.

[@doolallyproductions7234]

I been wanting chevy to do this with the corvetter since the C6 R

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I love what they did with the wing. I loved it when they first did a high wing on the SVO's even when everyone else hated them, i loved them. My brother and uncle both have 2021 GT's in the small town we live in, they are almost too much car for around here, you run out of road fast when you're moving that fast and they are fast. I can't imagine anyone getting use out of a GTD here but someone will buy one because we're only a few miles away from Mid Ohio Sports Car course.

[@shannacollins4741]

I wonder if there is going to be anything about the car that you will be able to modify and if RTR is thinking about some ideas yet ?

[@bonifacelukosi9580]

It's a 300k collectable you have to be chosen to buy that is destined to go up in value. The most you'll see is the ECU get messed with.

[@HighPingNate]

I have a feeling that they had a little piece in the puzzle.

[@midnight347]

​@bonifacelukosi9580 you won't be seeing that people that buy these will be collectors that don't mod their cars. These are irrelevant to the regular enthusiast. The normal mustang can't even be tuned I doubt this one is going to be tuned lol

[@shannacollins4741]

@@midnight347 id like to know how you know a collector would buy one of these racecars and not drive it any and its not irrelevant to any regular enthusiast by any means this would be the ULTIMATE MUSTANG to own and drive any REAL car guy that gets this car will definitely drive it and the car just came out and your acting like your a Ford salesman or some crap your speaking about something that you know absolutely nothing about ! You dont know if the car will be able to be modded or not !

[@bonifacelukosi9580]

@@shannacollins4741 Anything can get modded bro, it's a matter of IF anyone would. Tuned Mclaren's are seen everywhere but you don't see a tuned P1 or Senna. Ask yourself why that's the case.

[@griffithhawkinson9278]

Wow, it looks phenomenal and the engineering is very impressive. The funny thing is, after the GT (another very secretive project, remember) surprised me a lot back in 2016, I assumed that Ford had hit its high point of road car craziness. I'm happy that's not the case, high price or not.

[@djangoren2980]

The Rear Axle Transmission idea can also be found on the porsche 944. props to ford for using this idea.

[@Variety_Pack]

Lol I saw your SHO video way back when and haven't come across your channel again until now. Wild.

[@Aaron-jd1cb]

I have never been a Mustang fan, but this thing is amazing. If I had the money, I would definitely spend it to own one!

[@siriusbreak2212]

Was never a huge fan of the Mustang, but DAAAAAAAYYYUUMM that GTD is freaking SEXY! Between the wicked aggressive styling and the wild technology, yeah... $300k makes some sense. Make no mistake, I've always appreciated the Mustang's styling (short of the Fox body as yeah, that was the Muscort), but this is next level for Ford!

[@whalehands4779]

Have they or is it possible they can put the rear transmission into the Dark Horse?

[@madmattthehatter]

I'll go out on a limb and say not a chance. Ford engineer said it was the hardest part about building this car was putting the trans where the original car never intended it. He reminded me of doc from back to the future LoL real genius looking guy😂 in saying that there are some great fabricators out there... But it wouldn't be cheap.

[@whalehands4779]

@@madmattthehatter when he said he hopes it trickles down to the lower models, the Dark Horse is the only one I could see them doing it in down the road.

[@charlesmcbride6751]

Agree with you this thing is awesome

[@theorderofthepurplephoenix3321]

It looks beautiful, I’m glad they’re taking steps forwards styling-wise, but I hate that they’re massively overpricing it

[@xxskizzumxx]

I promose they're not "over-pricing" it, I'll bet anything they lose money on each one of them.

[@scottieray]

​@xxskizzumxx True. Almoat every part on the GTD is bespoke. The suspension is billet cnc aluminum and costs a small fortune...and that is before you consider the 20 inch carbon ceramic brakes.

[@burgerbandit3646]

Definitely not massively overpriced. That amount of performance doesn't come around a cheap price.

[@theorderofthepurplephoenix3321]

For the record, I’m not saying their are overpricing it in the sense that it’s not worth that much, but a mustang is supposed to be cheaper than a super car, because it’s a muscle car

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@theorderofthepurplephoenix3321 That's why they're still offering the other Mustangs. This didn't take the place of one, it's just an addition.

[@nickwells20]

The 2017 Viper ACR ran the ring in 7:01. I think with the newest tech the mustang can go under 7. I agree with the rear wing. It's very unique due to the mounting location but it looks good. The side shot looks the best for the wing.

[@larryc1616]

Ford already said it runs sub 7

[@UnlikelyToRemember]

@@larryc1616 An official sub-7 would be epic and the first American car to do so.

[@herringnicholas]

As a big fan of GT racing, this makes me happy. We all saw what the Camaro did this year at Le mans.

[@tripleffarms2872]

Best handling car I've ever drove was a 02 SS 35th Anniversary the motor sits back in the firewall made a huge difference I took that car through the paces on Corinth Ms county roads for 3 days running from the Highway patrol and county law lol we had to paint the car before it was all over with

[@hotchihuahua1546]

When it comes to American cars I lean more to Ford ! I’m always glad to see them continuing with performance at a time when we aren’t sure what the future will bring !

[@michaelwittmann1895]

First On Race Day!!!

[@CRatcliffe]

I think it looks great but normal people obviously can’t afford it and it’s another FORD selection vehicle. Hopefully at least a few of them will actually be driven and not immediately garaged.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

I’m hoping we see them on track 🔥🫡

[@WhoThisGuy515]

They will be bought and then immediately sent to auctions to sell for a profit.

[@rediscoveringamerica3003]

Yeah, the $300k price tag is way beyond what most can afford, but compared to the other big dogs, it's really a great deal. And the car is something one could drive to work, and then take to a track day event on the weekends and just blow anything else away. What I would love to see is a side by side lap time event against some of the other cars in its class, including the very affordable (by comparison) Ultima kit cars, which push 1080 hp stock.

[@Chad03Cobra]

I live across from Road Atlanta, and I heard this car I'm sure of it. Sounded so good and went through the rpms like a beast

[@Corbots80]

It will be interesting to see how it competes against the cheaper ZR1 and Zora

[@mvbmva]

Golf GTD

[@mikegeiger6420]

Love the rear wing mount…

[@justdone1251]

Will they produce a EcoRooster version? 758 hp ,870 torque from a 4 cylinder!!!!!! 31 mpg combined on 87 octane. 7 speed manual / tri- clutch tranny.

[@daylatedrift]

Hey a 90s corvette layout for $300k 😅

[@Tagiau]

And just like that, I'm not down with advertising gambling to children. Just accept the bud light money at this point.

[@AshleyOnYT]

tf this gotta do with bud light

[@oliverdotcom2928]

You have to be an adult to use draft kings..

[@Tagiau]

@@oliverdotcom2928 Do you also believe the 18+ popups on porn sites actually works?

[@Tagiau]

@@AshleyOnYT Advertising gambling to children is the exact same as advertising alcohol to children.

[@oghomelesskid]

Sad things is, a majority of people won't care and as he gets older... His car reviews are becoming less critical and more safe to not ruffle anyone feather. To each his own but I miss the authentic David... Might unsubscribe if this is the path he's going down.

[@e2rqey]

Looks like they positioned the rear-wing mount where they did so that the downforce it produces would be located right over the top of the rear-axle. Not sure it will reach Porsche GT2 RS (MR) times around the Nordsheife. But I think at least sub 7 mins should probably be doable, assuming it doesn't weight a lot more than I assume it will.

[@caseymurray7722]

At 800+ (let's just assume 825) even at 4000lbs it would have a better power to weight than the black series. With the advantage of drs I think it should be sub 6:44 at least.

[@GG-jm6gi]

my first car was a 67 mustang and this dark horse.... has me drooling!!!

[@pallettown3358]

Don't get me wrong, I have always loved Ford, but the only problem I have with cars like this, is anyone who can afford this $300k mustang can also just afford a GT3rs or any Porsche for that matter, and this will never beat a Porsche. When the C8 came out it was a legit supercar killer with specs that rival $250k cars for under $100k fully specced out. But this thing will cost as much or more than a GT3RS, so why on earth would you settle for an unproven Mustang?

[@bonifacelukosi9580]

Ford said they're aimed to challenge cars like the GT3RS and the Black Series and they're probs all sold out anyways.

[@antimedic4441]

why will this never challenge a porche, its got almost twice the power

[@chadkent1241]

I can't wait to hear you eat crow... 800 hp + AWD = Porsche eater lmao The Predator platform > any Porsche engine

[@veejay120793]

Doesn’t matter because most of us will never drive these cars on their full potential.

[@chabweezy9905]

@@chadkent1241it’s rwd lmao and hp is less important than braking, suspension, tires, and weight

[@dchap88]

Here's the thing bro... While I love that Ford is attacking everything with wheels, I was looking forward to the traditional affordable Mustang. I was looking forward to a low 6 figure GT500 Dark Horse. Instead we get a 300k GT3 super-car-Mustang, which its exclusivity will probably ruin the whole thing for the average consumer. However, the average consumer isn't ready to drop 300k. If a 2024-2025-2026 GT500 starting at 90k doesn't happen, I must sunset my love of Mustangs. We waited for a new affordable Cobra. Now we get Ford's version of Chevy's Corvette trying to act like a Ferrari. It's cool, but this is not the Herritage of a Mustang. I guess we can identify as anything these days.

[@MrGamman3yt]

Good points.

[@ianbranham4552]

My girl bought a 2021/22 roucsh stage 3 with few extra options addedd for little over 100k its sick

[@button-puncher]

Rear trans makes so much sense. I'm guessing that most car companies don't do it because then you loose space for the gas tank.

[@CptnCruizer666]

It's called homologation. In certain sanctioning bodies; in order for a race car to be allowed there has to be a certain amount of "production" cars.

[@vexos1327]

You're actually right man, i really wished that new gt3 body lines should be on their road going variant tho....

[@cardude1992]

This feels like the peak and also the final climax with this generation Mustang. Before these high performance engines die.

[@FirstBornConservative]

7:03 the hair on the back of my neck stood up and i got all tingly inside lol

[@zygimantasgasiunas2791]

What is that guy after you explain aerodynamics? It pops for 0.01 sec. 😅 Does he works like a spoiler for a car?

[@user-jv6kk9td9m]

Dumb question - how did the 1200hp mustang not just break the tires loose when you opened the throttle? Advanced TCS or were you being "gentle" enough to prevent that?

[@kevsls7]

Ummmmm, yea. It's still a Mustang after all. You can spray paint a turd gold, but inside it's still a turd.

[@avastcosmicarena]

Really cool, but, yeah, really expensive. Would be cool to see what the transaxle DCT actually is and have that made available for other cars, especially nowadays with DCTs becoming more popular (BMW and Porsche ZF DCTs getting swapped into other cars). A transaxle option like that would be killer for front-engine time attack cars (really good weight distribution).

[@edwins.9609]

I love it!! ❤

[@jcat96]

I remember early rumors said this was Mid Rear Engine 😂 but now I wanna see this mid engined 🤔