# Ford Mustang GTD performance record achievements

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> Updated: 2026-09-20T12:01:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Ford Mustang GTD has established multiple performance records at major racing circuits. Initially, the vehicle set a new production car lap record at the Virginia International Raceway Grand Course, completing the 4.1-mile circuit in 2:39.88.

Following this, the Mustang GTD achieved a record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany with a lap time of 6:57.685. This time established the vehicle as the fastest American production car to complete the circuit. Both achievements utilized the car’s supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine, active aerodynamics, and street-legal Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Ford Mustang GTD sets Nürburgring record for American production cars

The Ford Mustang GTD has become the fastest American production car at the Nürburgring, recording a lap time of 6:57.685 with its 800-horsepower supercharged V8 engine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-mustang-gtd-sets-nrburgring-record-for-american-production-cars

### 2026-08-21: Ford Mustang GTD sets new production car lap record at Virginia International Raceway

The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD set a new production car lap record at Virginia International Raceway with a time of 2:39.88.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-mustang-gtd-sets-new-production-car-lap-record-at-virginia-international-raceway

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