Good News, You Can Apply For A $325K Mustang GTD Again. Bad News, So Can Everyone Else
If you're not sold on the Dark Horse SC, you can try to get a GTD
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by Michael Gauthier
Ford is reopening applications for the Mustang GTD on April 17.
Customers can apply to get a 2027, 2028, or 2029 pony car.
Automaker will release additional details in the coming weeks.
If you’re okay with settling for second fiddle, you’re in luck as Ford is reopening applications for the Mustang GTD. Would-be customers will be able to throw their hat in the ring starting on April 17, which happens to be the pony car’s 62nd anniversary.
Ford isn’t saying much about the application process at the moment, but they’re directing prospective buyers to their website where they can register their interest. Unfortunately, the automaker didn’t provide a direct link and the only form on the website appears to be a rather generic e-mail sign up.
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Regardless, the company said people who sign up will receive a reminder e-mail from the Mustang GTD Concierge team shortly before applications open. Customers will receive status updates this summer and, if selected, they’ll work with the team to purchase their ideal vehicle.
While the Blue Oval is being overly cryptic, they said the latest round of applications will cover the next three years of production. This appears to be the 2027, 2028, and 2029 model years.
Ford will have more to say in the “coming weeks,” but we’ll remind you the GTD has a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine producing 815 hp (608 kW / 826 PS) and 664 lb-ft (899 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which enables the car to hit a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).
Those are impressive numbers and they allowed the GTD to lap the Nordschleife in 6:52.072. Ford continues to boast about this achievement, even though the time has already been beaten by the Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X. The former lapped the Green Hell in 6:50.763, while the latter did it in 6:49.275.
That’s a bit embarrassing, especially considering the $185,000 Corvette ZR1 undercuts the Mustang GTD by $140,000, while the $209,700 Corvette ZR1X is still $115,300 cheaper. The previous model year Mustang GTD started at around $325,000, and while Ford hasn’t disclosed pricing for the new model year(s), we wouldn’t be surprised if it climbs even higher.
That being said, Ford recently expanded the Mustang lineup to include the Dark Horse SC. It also features a supercharged 5.2-liter V8, but is street-focused and costs $108,485.
