Jay Leno's 2025 Mustang GTD | Jay Leno's Garage
Farley emphasized the Mustang GTD’s intent: to rival the very best from Europe, including Porsche and Aston Martin, and to win at Le Mans. The car stands apart as the first American road car to achieve a Nürburgring lap in under seven minutes—a feat managed by only a handful of hypercars worldwide.
Engineering Without Compromise
Leno and Farley explored what makes this Mustang so extraordinary. At its heart is the 5.2-liter Predator V8, making 815 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. All that power is managed by an aggressive performance package, featuring Drag Reduction System (DRS) technology—commonly found only in Formula 1 but not allowed in IMSA or Le Mans racing. With nearly 2,000 pounds of downforce at over 180 mph, the GTD’s advanced aerodynamic features push the boundaries of legal road cars.
The car is full of motorsport-derived tech: massive ceramic Brembo brakes, lightweight carbon fiber panels, a fully re-engineered chassis, and rear transaxle for true supercar weight distribution. The rear suspension and unique window view—a feature Farley personally championed—visually display the sophisticated engineering.
The Mustang Legacy, Reinvented
Farley reflected on Ford’s deliberate choice to keep the Mustang badge front and center—even at a price that eclipses many exotics—rather than create a new sub-brand or call it something else. This bold move, he asserted, is justified by what the car can do. “If it’s a good car, people will pay for it,” he said. The GTD follows the racing principle that you “race on Sunday, sell on Monday,” with this car’s credibility earned on track as much as in the showroom.
Driver-Centric, Track-Focused, Everyday-Ready
Despite its extreme engineering, Jay Leno noted that the car is drivable and comfortable enough for regular use. The cabin is loaded with advanced electronics, such as SYNC infotainment, digital dash, and all the modern connectivity you’d expect—something smaller boutique brands often miss. There’s even a customer concierge service for buyers, inspired by the Ford GT program, to ensure a personalized ownership experience.
A Mustang That Pulls No Punches
Ultimate attention to detail is evident throughout: 3D-printed titanium paddle shifters, titanium lug nuts with specialist lubricant, and aerospace-grade exhaust from Akrapovič. Everything is meticulously designed for weight savings, durability, and performance.
As Farley and Leno took the car out on the road, their conversation returned again and again to what this car represents: American engineering at its boldest, taking the fight to giants of Europe, but in its own unapologetic way. From the carbon-chassis foundation to the magnesium engine components, and from the track-inspired aerodynamics to the everyday usability, the 2025 Mustang GTD is a landmark not just for Ford, but for American performance cars in general.
In closing, Leno celebrated receiving one of the first GTDs off the line, and both men reflected on the Mustang’s journey from 1960s icon to present-day supercar. With American muscle, cutting-edge tech, and genuine racing DNA, the new Mustang GTD sets a new standard—for Ford and for supercars everywhere.
