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Ford's fastest ever Mustang is so wide it had to use legal loophole to avoid being treated the same way as a truck
supercarblondie.com • • technology
Key Points:
- The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is exceptionally wide at 81.7 inches, about six inches wider than a standard Mustang, due to its enlarged bodywork designed to accommodate massive wheels and enhance performance.
- US regulations require vehicles 80 inches or wider to have additional clearance and identification lamps, typically seen on trucks and commercial vehicles, posing a challenge for the GTD’s design.
- Ford circumvented this regulation by classifying the Mustang GTD as a passenger car rather than a multipurpose vehicle or truck, allowing it to avoid the extra lighting requirements despite its width.
- Inspired by the Mustang GT3 race car, the GTD features advanced engineering including inboard rear suspension, adaptive dampers, active aerodynamics, carbon-fiber components, and a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 producing 815 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque.
- Priced starting near $320,000, the Mustang GTD boasts a top speed of 202 mph, a 0-60 mph time of around 2.8 seconds, and a Nürburgring lap time of 6:52.072, firmly placing it in supercar territory while maintaining its aggressive wide stance.
