The Ford Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon is far from your average muscle car, blurring the line between track-ready supercars and American automotive heritage. With its exposed carbon fiber bodywork barely cloaked in clearcoat, the Liquid Carbon package transforms the Mustang GTD into a visual and technological marvel. Utilizing materials generally reserved for hypercars, Ford has replaced not only major panels but also the door sheet metal with carbon composite. While the resulting 13-pound weight reduction might not drastically alter its 800+ horsepower performance, the aesthetic impact is undeniable. This Mustang boldly flaunts its raw, unpainted carbon fiber weave, a provocative nod to the exclusivity and precision engineering embodied by brands like Pagani or Koenigsegg.
More than just a showpiece, the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon is a technological powerhouse. Beneath its skin lies a race-honed 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine producing over 800 horsepower, paired with a rear-mounted, eight-speed transaxle gearbox. Additionally, its advanced suspension system, including a semi-active front design, and aerodynamic enhancements set it apart as a true track weapon. Ford's mission was clear—create a machine that blends the soul of a road car with the sophistication of cutting-edge race technology. The result is a staggeringly capable Mustang GTD, capable of sub-seven-minute Nürburgring laps and engineering feats that challenge the notion of what a Mustang can be.
The Liquid Carbon package isn't just about speed—it's a statement, a visceral interpretation of automotive obsession. Its menacing appearance and stripped-back performance upgrades, achieved with the mandatory Performance package, make this Mustang a direct competitor to European legends such as Ferrari, Porsche, and even Mercedes hypercars. Yet, despite all its technological advancements, the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon remains unapologetically brash, uniquely American, and stunningly crafted. For those lucky enough to afford the sky-high price (likely exceeding $300,000), this Mustang isn’t just a car—it’s a breathtaking testament to how far American muscle has evolved.
📷: FORD
