Mustang GTD: Ford’s New Beast is Ready to Devour!

The Ford Mustang GTD is making serious waves with its impressive specs, earning its place as the most powerful production Mustang ever built. Ford is packing this absolute beast with an 815-horsepower, 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, paired with Formula 1-inspired pushrod suspension and a dual-clutch rear transaxle.

The GTD will also feature a Drag Reduction System to optimize aerodynamics, enabling it to hit a top speed of 202 mph. Ford's goal? To make the Mustang GTD a Nürburgring lap-time contender, targeting a sub-seven-minute time, which speaks volumes about how serious they are​. This sounds kind of like what Nissan was trying to do with the return of the GTR in the late 2000’s

The fact is this isn’t just another Mustang; it's practically a supercar in pony car clothing. The Mustang GTD is expected to cost around $325,000 and will be produced in very limited numbers, making it super exclusive and ultra-premium. Ford even throws a bit of flash in the mix, challenging other automakers to race their fastest against the GTD.

Ford is raising the bar with the Mustang GTD. It’s a Mustang in name, but it’s all about supercar performance. Ford is out here pushing limits, and I think this car is going to leave some serious tire marks on the history of cars.

Genesis Goes All In: LMDh Ambitions

Meanwhile, over at Hyundai, they're getting serious about motorsport, particularly with their premium Genesis brand. Hyundai has announced that the Genesis brand will be competing in major racing events. Genesis has been evolving into a true luxury performance brand, and their foray into motorsports cements their commitment to performance, engineering, and brand evolution. This move into racing will definitely enhance Genesis's reputation for speed and agility. Watching a brand that’s usually associated with luxury enter the racing world is exciting, and it'll be interesting to see how they perform.

However, their ambitions don’t stop there. Hyundai is also looking into joining the LMDh class (Le Mans Daytona hybrid), a prestigious racing category featuring hybrid endurance cars. This move into LMDh could position Hyundai alongside automotive giants like Porsche, Cadillac, and Toyota, who already have established programs in the field.

The LMDh class offers a unique opportunity for manufacturers to showcase hybrid technology while competing at the highest level of endurance racing. Hyundai's involvement could serve as a major milestone, not just for the company but for the evolution of motorsport, as hybrid systems and electric technology are the future. Adding this to their growing motorsport portfolio, Hyundai is showing that they're not just here for casual competition—they’re aiming to make waves in the big leagues.

Cited Sources:

Autoguide.com, thedrive.com, conceptcarz.com, kbb.com