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Lasco Ford — Fenton, MI — One of the First GTD Deliveries in the Nation
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Watch Ford's own GTD Delivery Specialist Steve Coates walk through every detail of the Mustang GTD—exterior, interior, engine, and performance technology—at Lasco Ford during one of the first deliveries in the nation. Hosted by GTD owner and Lasco Ford dealer principal Jay Lasco.
This isn't a PR event or a staged photo shoot. This is Ford's own GTD Delivery Specialist Steve Coates doing a complete exterior and interior walkaround at Lasco Ford during one of the very first GTD deliveries in the country. Every piece of carbon fiber, every performance feature, every technical detail—covered from front to back. Hosted by Jay Lasco, who owns and tracks a GTD himself.
Steve Coates — Ford Motor Company GTD Delivery Specialist
One of the first 2025 Mustang GTD deliveries in the nation at Lasco Ford
Full exterior walk: carbon fiber body, active aero, Brembo brakes, Michelin Cup 2R tires
Hosted by Jay Lasco — GTD owner and track driver at Grattan Raceway
What's Covered
Full Video Breakdown
Steve Coates covers every major system of the GTD. Use this as a guide to jump to the moments that matter most to you—then watch the full thing, because no section is skippable.
Exterior Walk
Carbon Fiber Body & Aerodynamics
Steve walks the full exterior—the GT3-derived front fender vents, the massive active rear wing, the carbon fiber hood, roof, and decklid, and what all of it does at speed. The GTD's body isn't just styling: every panel has a job at 200 mph.
Wheels & Brakes
Brembo Carbon-Ceramic Stoppers
Six-piston Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes front and rear. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires—325/30R20 up front and 345/30R20 out back. The widest front tires ever fitted to a road-going Mustang. Steve explains the racing logic behind the tire spec.
Engine Bay
5.2L Supercharged Predator V8
815 horsepower at 7,400 rpm. 664 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm. The first dry sump oil system ever fitted to a road-going Mustang—borrowed straight from motorsport to keep oil pressure under high-G cornering loads. The Akrapovic titanium exhaust system is shown in full.
Transaxle & Drivetrain
Rear-Mounted 8-Speed DCT
The 8-speed dual-clutch transaxle is mounted at the rear axle—not behind the engine—connected by a carbon fiber driveshaft. This layout delivers near 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution. Steve explains why this is the architectural decision that separates the GTD from every other Mustang ever built.
Suspension
DSSV Semi-Active Suspension
Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve technology adapted from racing. Press a button and ride height drops 40mm for Track Mode. The pushrod front suspension geometry is straight from the GT3 race program. Steve walks through how the system adapts in real time to driving inputs.
Interior Cockpit
RECARO Seats, Miko Suede & F-22 Materials
Hand-tailored RECARO seats with laser-etched Miko suede. Displays powered by the Unreal game engine—a 12.4-inch LCD instrument cluster and 13.2-inch center dual-display. Available titanium shifter paddles and rotary dial shifter machined from retired Lockheed Martin F-22 fighter jet materials.
Confirmed Specifications — ford.com
GTD By The Numbers
All specifications sourced exclusively from ford.com. This is not a press estimate—these are the confirmed production figures.
Engine5.2L Supercharged V8 Predator
Horsepower815 HP @ 7,400 rpm
Torque664 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Top Speed202 MPH ford.com confirmed
Transmission8-Speed DCT Rear-mounted transaxle
DriveshaftCarbon Fiber Near 50/50 weight distribution
SuspensionDSSV Semi-Active -40mm ride height in Track Mode
Brakes (Front)6-Piston Brembo Carbon-ceramic
Tires (Front)325/30R20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R
Tires (Rear)345/30R20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R
ExhaustAkrapovic Titanium lightweight
Displays12.4" + 13.2" Unreal engine powered
SeatsRECARO Laser-etched Miko suede
Nürburgring6:52.072 First American car under 7 min
The Green Hell Record
First American Under 7 Minutes.
The Nürburgring Nordschleife is 12.9 miles of pavement that has broken more cars and humbled more engineers than any circuit on earth. When the Mustang GTD lapped it in 6 minutes and 52.072 seconds, it became the first American production car to break the seven-minute barrier—ever. That time was set with professional driver Dirk Müller behind the wheel on a production-spec vehicle.
First American production car to lap the Nürburgring in under 7 minutes
Official confirmed lap: 6:52.072 — per ford.com
4th-fastest production sports car ever around the Nordschleife at time of record
Set by professional driver Dirk Müller in a near-stock vehicle
Ford CEO Jim Farley has stated publicly the team will continue chasing faster times
Reports as of late March 2026 suggest a significantly faster lap may have been set — Ford has not confirmed
Official Nürburgring Lap — ford.com6:52.072 seconds — First American production car under 7 minutes
Collector Editions
Three Limited Editions Available
Beyond the base GTD, Ford offered three exclusive limited editions for 2025 that push both exclusivity and weight reduction further. All pricing is approximate and reflects original MSRP at time of introduction.
Carbon Series
~$428,000
Unpainted carbon fiber hood, roof, and rear decklid exposed under clear coat. Magnetite-finished wheels with contrasting painted stripes. The purest visual expression of the GTD's carbon fiber construction.
Spirit of America
~$429,000
The $103,000 Performance Package included as standard. Finished in Performance White with signature red and blue patriotic accents. One of the most visually iconic GTD configurations produced.
Liquid Carbon
~$450,000
No paint whatsoever. The entire body is exposed, clear-coated carbon fiber—every weave pattern visible. The most radical and rarest production GTD configuration. A rolling piece of functional art.
An Owner's Perspective
Jay Lasco. GTD Owner. Track Driver.
When you're spending $325,000 or more on the most extreme road-legal Mustang Ford has ever built, the person you buy from matters. Jay Lasco doesn't just sell the GTD—he owns one, has tracked it at Grattan Raceway in Michigan, and brings real firsthand experience to every GTD conversation.
One of the first Mustang GTD owners in Michigan to take delivery
Set a lap record at Grattan Raceway in the GTD
Hosted Steve Coates for this walkaround—one of the first GTD deliveries in the nation
Lasco Ford is an authorized GTD sales & service center in Michigan
Dedicated GTD service bay — purpose-built for the car's specialized systems
Speak directly with Jay — no middleman, no sales script
This isn't a car you buy from a brochure. You need to understand what it does at speed, what it demands from you as a driver, and what it means to actually own and maintain one. That knowledge only comes from seat time. When a customer calls me about a GTD, they're talking to someone who's been there.
Jay Lasco — GTD Owner, Dealer Principal, Lasco Ford Fenton MI
Breaking — Applications Reopening
Want a GTD? Your Window Opens April 17.
Ford has announced that Mustang GTD applications will reopen on April 17, 2026, covering the 2027, 2028, and 2029 model years. The 2025 and 2026 allocations are fully spoken for. If you missed the original application window, this is your next chance. Lasco Ford is an authorized GTD dealer and Jay Lasco can walk you through the process directly.
Applications OpenApril 172026 — Ford.com
What you need to know about the GTD application process for 2027-2029 model years:
1Register your interest now at ford.com to receive a reminder from the Mustang GTD Concierge team before April 17
2Application window opens April 17, 2026 — covering 2027, 2028, and 2029 model years
3Selected applicants will be notified during Summer 2026 with next steps
4All GTD purchases require a 2-year no-sale commitment from the original buyer
5Contact Jay at Lasco Ford directly to discuss your specific configuration goals before applying
How much horsepower does the Ford Mustang GTD have?
The Ford Mustang GTD produces 815 horsepower at 7,400 rpm and 664 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm from its supercharged 5.2-liter Predator V8 engine. These figures are confirmed on ford.com and are based on premium fuel per SAE procedure. The GTD's 5.2L engine features a dry sump oil system—the first ever fitted to a road-going Mustang—which allows it to sustain power output under the extreme G-forces of track driving.
What is the Ford Mustang GTD's Nürburgring time?
The official confirmed Nürburgring lap time for the Ford Mustang GTD is 6 minutes and 52.072 seconds, per ford.com. This makes the GTD the first American production car to break the seven-minute barrier around the 12.9-mile Nordschleife circuit. The lap was set by professional driver Dirk Müller in a near-stock vehicle. As of late March 2026, unconfirmed trackside reports suggest Ford may have recently set a significantly faster time, though no official announcement has been made.
How fast is the Mustang GTD? What is the 0-60 and top speed?
Ford officially confirms a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h) for the Mustang GTD per ford.com. Ford does not publish an official 0-60 mph time on ford.com for the GTD; third-party testing by automotive publications has recorded times in the low 3-second range. The GTD's rear-mounted 8-speed dual-clutch transaxle and near 50/50 weight distribution contribute to its explosive acceleration and precise power delivery.
How many Ford Mustang GTDs are being made?
Ford has not officially confirmed total GTD production numbers, stating on ford.com only that production is "very limited." Based on Ford's application process and publicly available information, initial planning was for several hundred units per year across 2025 and 2026, with Ford announcing in late March 2026 that applications are reopening for 2027, 2028, and 2029 model years due to strong demand. Total production across all years is expected to remain well under 2,000 units.
Who is Steve Coates and what is his role in this video?
Steve Coates is a Ford Motor Company representative and GTD Delivery Specialist who conducted the official owner delivery experience at select authorized dealers during the early GTD rollout. In this video filmed at Lasco Ford in Fenton, Michigan, Steve performs a complete exterior and interior walkaround of the GTD with dealer principal Jay Lasco. Lasco Ford was among the first dealerships in the nation to take delivery of the GTD, making this one of the earliest documented dealer walkarounds of the production vehicle.
Can I apply for a Mustang GTD and how does the process work?
Ford is reopening the GTD application process on April 17, 2026 for 2027, 2028, and 2029 model years. Interested buyers can register at ford.com to receive a reminder from the Mustang GTD Concierge team before the window opens. Selected applicants will be notified during Summer 2026. All GTD buyers must commit to a 2-year no-sale agreement. Because the application process is competitive, Jay Lasco at Lasco Ford—an authorized GTD dealer who owns and tracks the car himself—can speak with you directly about positioning your application and your build goals before April 17.
What makes the GTD different from the Mustang Dark Horse or GT500?
The GTD is a fundamentally different vehicle—not an evolution of the Mustang lineup but a purpose-built track machine that happens to be street legal. The Dark Horse uses a modified 5.0L Coyote V8 and conventional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive architecture. The GT500 (now discontinued) shared similar DNA. The GTD uses a supercharged 5.2L Predator V8, a rear-mounted 8-speed DCT transaxle with carbon fiber driveshaft for near 50/50 weight balance, DSSV semi-active race-derived suspension, carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes, widened carbon fiber body, active aerodynamics, and Unreal engine displays. It was built alongside the Mustang GT3 race program—the technology transfer is real, not marketing language.
Does Lasco Ford service the Mustang GTD?
Yes. Lasco Ford is an authorized Ford Mustang GTD service center in Michigan with a dedicated service bay reserved specifically for GTD work. Our technicians have access to Ford's factory training, proprietary diagnostic tools, genuine OEM parts, and GTD-specific technical service bulletins. Services covered include oil service for the dry sump system, Brembo carbon-ceramic brake inspections, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tire service, suspension alignment, and full track prep. Jay Lasco's personal ownership and track experience also means real-world performance consultation is available—not just manufacturer documentation.
Talk to an Owner. Not a Salesman.
Jay Lasco — GTD owner, track driver, dealer principal. Lasco Ford, Fenton MI — (810) 390-5550.
All performance specifications sourced exclusively from ford.com. 815 HP and 664 lb-ft torque based on premium fuel per SAE J1349 procedure. Top speed of 202 MPH per ford.com. Official Nürburgring lap time of 6:52.072 per ford.com; set by professional driver on closed course. Reports of additional lap attempts as of March 2026 are unconfirmed by Ford as of this writing. GTD production numbers not officially disclosed by Ford. Application process and model year availability subject to change by Ford Motor Company. 2-year no-sale agreement required; see Ford for complete terms. Limited edition pricing is approximate MSRP at time of original introduction. Lasco Ford is located at 2525 Owen Road, Fenton, MI 48430 • (810) 390-5550 • Authorized Ford Mustang GTD Sales & Service Center.
