Ford Unveils Mustang GTD Spirit of America Special Edition for America's 250th Birthday
Ford debuts a new Mustang GTD Spirit of America with an asymmetrical livery, paying tribute to American ingenuity and land-speed record legend Craig Breedlove.
- 6:40.835
- 815
- 202 mph
What Happened
Ford has unveiled the Mustang GTD Spirit of America, a special edition celebrating America's 250th birthday and the car's record Nürburgring lap of 6:40.835. The name pays tribute to land-speed legend Craig Breedlove, who first broke 600 mph.
The Spirit of America features an asymmetrical exterior livery with Race Red and Lightning Blue stripes on a Performance White body, set in an offset pattern that reinterprets the Mustang tri-bar. The design highlights the carbon fiber silhouette, and the car rides on Forgeline wheels.
Under the hood, the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 remains unchanged, delivering 815 horsepower and a top speed of 202 mph. The interior includes available 3D-printed titanium accents and high-performance ergonomics.
Why this matters
The Mustang GTD Spirit of America celebrates American engineering and the car's record Nürburgring lap of 6:40.835, reinforcing Ford's position in the high-performance sports car segment.
Terms in This Story
- Nürburgring
- A demanding race track in Germany used for testing high-performance vehicles.
- Forgeline wheels
- A brand of custom, high-performance alloy wheels.
- 3D-printed titanium
- Titanium parts created using additive manufacturing, known for being lightweight and strong.
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