Mustang GTD Sets Record as Fastest American Brand Car at Nürburgring

The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD has cemented its place in automotive history by becoming the first American car to complete a sub-seven-minute lap at Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Driven by Multimatic Motorsports’ Dirk Müller, the Mustang GTD recorded a certified lap time of 6:57.685, making it the fifth-fastest production sports car and one of only six in its class to achieve this feat.

Ford CEO Jim Farley, who set the ambitious goal at the Mustang GTD’s 2023 debut, celebrated the milestone, stating, “We’re proud to be the first American automaker with a car that can lap the Nürburgring in under seven minutes, but we aren’t satisfied. We’ll be back.”

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Engineering Excellence
The Mustang GTD blends lessons from Ford’s Mustang GT3 program with cutting-edge technology. It features carbon-ceramic brakes, active aerodynamics, a supercharged 815-horsepower engine, and semi-active suspension—technologies unrestricted by GT3 racing regulations. The lightweight carbon-fiber body and Nürburgring-mandated safety features, including a roll cage and competition seat with a five-point harness, emphasize its track focus.

Behind the Scenes
Ford has documented the journey to this record-breaking lap in a 13-minute documentary, The Road to the Ring. Available on Ford.com, YouTube, and Facebook, the film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Mustang GTD’s development, featuring testing on iconic tracks like Sebring and the Nürburgring itself. Key team members, including Farley, Müller, and Mustang GTD Chief Program Engineer Greg Goodall, share insights into the challenges and triumphs of creating Ford’s first supercar.

A New Chapter in Performance
Built to rival the world’s top supercars, the Mustang GTD represents the pinnacle of Ford performance, pushing boundaries in design, aerodynamics, and engineering. This accomplishment underscores Ford’s commitment to innovation and its place at the forefront of automotive excellence.

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