By Otsile Kadiege

Ford Performance’s ultimate Mustang – the yet to be released  Mustang GTD – recently lapped the world-renowned Nürburgring (Nordschleife) in 6:57.685, making the track-focused Mustang the first American-made production car to complete a lap of the Nürburgring in less than seven minutes. In a bid to celebrate this accomplishment and more, Ford debuted the Mustang GTD Spirit of America.

Unique exterior and interior styling

To bring Mustang GTD Spirit of America to life, Ford Design has created a Performance White body with twin racing stripes in Race Red and Lightning Blue, mimicking the iconic red, white, and blue Mustang tribar that debuted in 1964. The stripes run the length of the Mustang GTD Spirit of America’s body. The design also matches the overalls that Craig Breedlove wore when he broke both the 500- and 600-mile-per-hour barriers in the 1960s.

Exposed carbon fiber is a primary element on the Mustang GTD Spirit of America’s aerodynamic elements, including the front splitter, as well as on the rear diffuser and spoiler. That spoiler includes Race Red end plates and a “MUSTANG” wordmark on the underside, leaving no doubt for trailing cars about what just passed them. Owners have a choice of Race Red or exposed carbon-fiber mirror caps, while Race Red calipers are standard. Additionally, the Mustang GTD Performance Package is standard.

Ford Mustang GTD Spirit of America features a package-specific seat option to present a unique take on the focused, all-glass cockpit. The seats are leather-trimmed with Dinamica inserts. Black Onyx features prominently, with a Race Red gradient stripe down the middle and Re-Entry White trimmings on the exterior, while Victory Blue contrast stitching provides a subtle pop of color. Victory Blue also appears as a contrast element throughout the cabin. The paddle shifters, shift ring, and IP badge are available in 3D-printed titanium, as well.

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