by Michael Gauthier
- Ford has introduced an updated Mustang GTD Spirit of America.
- The car features a new asymmetrical, blue and red stripe design.
- Power comes from a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 815 hp.
The United States is turning 250 years old and Ford is celebrating with an updated version of the Mustang GTD Spirit of America. While the original model honored Craig Breedlove and the jet-powered car that broke the 600 mph (966 km/h) land speed barrier, the latest version “salutes the American ingenuity required to take on the world’s best sports cars.”
Of course, that’s marketing malarkey as Ford claimed the previous car celebrated “U.S. ingenuity” and “performance.” That sounds pretty familiar, but the automaker couldn’t exactly come out and say ‘We’re in it for the money.’
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Regardless, the model sports a Performance White exterior with Lightning Blue and Race Red stripes. They sport an asymmetrical design as the central blue stripe spans the entire length of the car, while the slender red and thick blue stripe start at the hood extractors and stop at the rear spoiler.
Other highlights include exposed carbon fiber and Forgeline wheels. The model also comes equipped with the Performance Package, which adds a number of aerodynamic goodies including a large front splitter, dive planes, and a drag reduction system.
The interior remains unchanged, so customers will find a familiar cabin with a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.2-inch infotainment system. The Blue Oval also said customers can order optional 3D-printed titanium accents.
Power comes from a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine that produces 815 hp (608 kW / 826 PS) and 664 lb-ft (899 Nm) of torque. It enables the pony car to hit a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).
North American customers can submit an application through May 18, although there’s no word on pricing or when deliveries will begin.
