Individuals mocked the price of the Mustang GTD, yet still purchased hundreds of them | Carscoops

      Ford’s most extreme production Mustang is making its mark in a market dominated by supercars, despite a starting price that competes with top-tier European exotics.

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      by Brad Anderson

      Buyers of the Mustang GTD are spending supercar-level money and still seek additional features.

      Production of the GTD is not limited but is confirmed through 2026.

      The race-ready GTD features an 815 hp V8 engine, enhanced aerodynamics, and a racing-tuned suspension.

      For a vehicle that shares its title with a muscle coupe commonly available at rental agencies, the Mustang GTD has sparked reactions ranging from skepticism to admiration. When Ford revealed that the starting price for the GTD would exceed $325,000, and that select options could push that figure beyond $400,000, many were quick to express disbelief.

      The question that naturally arises is: why would someone spend over $325,000 on a Mustang when they could visit a Porsche dealership and drive away in a 911 GT3 RS, or acquire a Ferrari 296 GTB for a similar price?

      As it turns out, many Americans are willing to invest substantial amounts of money to drive Ford’s performance-oriented vehicle. According to information highlighted by Carbuzz based on Ford’s latest data, 231 units of the Mustang GTD were sold during the first 11 months of 2025.

      Limited Numbers with High Demand

      In the broader context, this is a relatively small figure, especially compared to more than 40,000 other Mustang variants sold this year. Nonetheless, for a car as uncompromising and pricey as the GTD, which lacks the brand prestige of classic exotics, it’s a commendable outcome.

      Interestingly, Ford is not imposing a production limit on the Mustang GTD and has pledged to make it available for at least the 2025 and 2026 model years, potentially longer. Prior to the car’s launch, Ford indicated it had received over 7,500 expressions of interest for the GTD in the U.S. Clearly, there are numerous individuals who believe a Mustang can command supercar prices.

      On the racetrack, the vehicle is undeniably impressive. Last year, one GTD completed a lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife in just 6:52.072. While this time is about 3 seconds slower than the GT3 RS, it remains exceptionally fast. Powering this exotic pony car is a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine generating 815 hp and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque.

      Ford’s Overall Sales

      Looking at Ford's overall performance, total U.S. deliveries through November 2025 reached 1,999,417 vehicles. Among those, combustion engine models recorded a modest increase, with sales growing 5.2 percent year-over-year from 1.69 million to 1.71 million units.

      In contrast, electric vehicle sales fell by 7.3 percent, decreasing from 172,919 to 160,273 units. Some of this decline was mitigated by strong growth in the hybrid market, which rose by 19.4 percent from 172,919 to 206,497 units.

      Several specific models contributed positively to Ford’s sales figures. The F-Series remained the brand's backbone, with 749,471 units sold year-to-date, reflecting a 9.3 percent increase over the same timeframe last year. The Maverick also exceeded expectations, with an 11.9 percent rise to 141,873 units, fueled by the demand for compact, fuel-efficient pickups.

      The Bronco experienced a notable rebound as well, increasing by 36.2 percent to 132,216 units compared to 97,105 units last year. Meanwhile, the Explorer saw a solid year-over-year growth of 11.5 percent. Conversely, the now-defunct Escape compact SUV saw an overall decline of 0.8 percent, with a sharp drop of nearly 32 percent just in November.

      Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E presented mixed results. While sales for the entire year increased by 6.7 percent, November figures plummeted by nearly half, down 49.2 percent compared to the same month in 2024, likely impacted by the elimination of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.

      John Halas contributed to this report.

      Ford Sales Jan-Nov 2025