Is the $385,000 Mustang GTD Better Than Ford's Own Race Car?

The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD isn't just Ford's fastest Mustang. It's a street car with technology literally banned in GT3 racing. With 815 horsepower from a supercharged 5.2-liter V8, semi active suspension that transforms in 15 milliseconds, and active aerodynamics, the GTD proves what happens when you build a road car without racing's restrictions. At $385,000, this Multimatic-built supercar targets Porsche GT3 RS territory with American muscle attitude. The GTD features a rear mounted transaxle for perfect weight distribution, pushrod-actuated suspension visible through a rear window, and Multimatic DSSV dampers that can drop 40mm and double spring rates instantly. Carbon ceramic Brembo brakes, carbon fiber bodywork, and dry sump oiling complete the package. But owners are discovering surprising truths: Cup 2 tires destroy paint during break in, the interior is shockingly basic for the price, and the exhaust is too quiet compared to a GT500. This review covers real world driving dynamics, owner intel from actual GTD customers, and whether technology banned in racing actually makes this better than Ford's GT3 race car. Spoiler: it's the wrong question entirely. Reviews for drivers from drivers. Subscribe for technically sophisticated automotive content without manufacturer fluff. The Best American Car Ever? 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review https://youtu.be/-Vy4R-otMlE ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2025 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #MustangGTD #FordGTD #FordMustangGTD #FordPerformance #FordRacing #Multimatic #brianmakse