Ford Unveils Limited Edition $300k Mustang GTD w/ 5.2L SCV8 and DCT Transaxle

chad86tsi · 08-18-2023, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by x622

If I could get my hands on one, I would, especially at MSRP.

You really think this limited edition salute to burning gas isn't going to appreciate in value over the coming decades?

I'd put my money into this before I put it into dollars.. 1 year t-bill @ 5.39% right now. You think about 300k cash into a 1 year t bill, earning you roughly 16k, what do you think these will sell for after a year of floating around?

Ford GT anyone? How many first-owners lost money on those?

Pauly Wauly · 08-18-2023, 01:29 PM

Porsche GT3, GT4 wannabe

nerdogray · 08-18-2023, 01:48 PM

I see too many shitbox Mustangs around here to take this seriously, in spite of the power and the price tag. If I was going to spend $300k, it would be on something else that doesn't scream "yeehaw, "meth lab," or "MOPAR."

gonzo · 08-18-2023, 02:26 PM

Nothing against Ford and it's just my opinion, but that looks like the crapper door off a tuna boat. Wouldn't mind ripping in it, but 300? Negative.
Don't like the wheels, color, quarter vents or the bimini spoiler.
To each their own.

XutvJet · 08-18-2023, 04:45 PM

There will always be a sucker to buy a car like this or the many "special" Porsches, etc.

This Stang looks like a movie prop. I don't care if it even had 1000hp. It's dumb.

M3WC · 08-18-2023, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Mustang GTD = Get The Dollars.

Actually would like to see the margin on these. I don't think they would be that high, if at all. R&D costs on this has to be quite high. I guess they would have spread that cost across with their GT3 racing program. GT3/GTD were developed side by side. The race tech going in GTD is not cheap. The rear transaxle/dct, carbon driveshaft, full carbon body, active aero, active suspension, spool valve dampers, magnesium wheels, carbon ceramics, titanium exhaust, rear mounted cooling, etc. That stuff adds up very quickly. Each one will be hand built from blank body-in-white chassis. That suspension is tippity top shelf, you honestly can't get any better(exotic car level).

Keep in mind BMW built a reskinned M4 into the 3.0 CSL and charged $750k. GTD takes a giant dump on that pathetic car.

WrathOTM · 08-18-2023, 05:13 PM

Gonna repeat what else was said here, what was with the mid-engine rumors? I thought they were gonna push the engine down and back to make a front-mid style setup. But that x-ray shot looks like the engine remained in the same spot.

M3WC · 08-18-2023, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Gonna repeat what else was said here, what was with the mid-engine rumors? I thought they were gonna push the engine down and back to make a front-mid style setup. But that x-ray shot looks like the engine remained in the same spot.

It was just that...a rumor. Someone heard Multimatic was building the car, so they probably made the guess it was going to be mid-engine. With that said, what they did do with the car is quite impressive.

WrathOTM · 08-18-2023, 06:26 PM

Makes sense

Lady Jane · 08-18-2023, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

World-Class Tech Powers New Ford Street-Legal Performance Car That's Ready to Beat the Best[/url][/SIZE][/U][/B]

Sorry for my lack of girlie knowledge but did they move the transmission in the back like a transaxle seen on the 928?

EDIT: Disregard. Found the answer in the text...D'uh...

chassis · 08-18-2023, 08:33 PM

Air suspension? Looks like bags in the front and rear.

Lady Jane · 08-18-2023, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Excellent presentation. I wish then luck at Nürburgring and the showroom.

Or a long skid mark toward a ditch near you.

carseatsm5 · 08-19-2023, 12:02 AM

This car is extremely awesome and I am not a Ford or Mustang guy.

TXSTYLE · 08-19-2023, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by carseatsm5

This car is extremely awesome and I am not a Ford or Mustang guy.

Yes it is.

M3WC · 08-19-2023, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chassis

Air suspension? Looks like bags in the front and rear.

No it uses hydraulic system like the Multimatic suspension in Ford GT and Aston Martin One-77.

You can see the suspension built into the hydraulic system, that also runs the active aero.

Silence* · 08-19-2023, 12:13 PM

Long live the Pony, especially since the Camaro is dying (again) & Dodge is going electric these days...

I think Ford nailed it out of the park with this & I love it!

Car-Addicted · 08-19-2023, 12:33 PM

What a bunch of whiners. Porsche or BMW will never market a car with this technology for retail sales. So you prefer BMW M4 CS for $120.000 or a 2024 BMW M4 CSL for $800,000? Maybe you prefer a 911 GT3 RS at $250,000.00+. None of these will have the technology ford has packed into the Mustang GTD.

GA/\/\/\/\A_CT · 08-19-2023, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chassis

A $300k investment in SPY will quadruple in 15 years. You aren’t setting a very high bar for Ford and this car.

You missed my point. Risk free is what I emphasize. In 15 years a risk free investment (treasury bonds or TIPS) will double. That is the hurdle by which all other investments can be measured.

SPY or rare mustangs are both risk intensive investments.

carseatsm5 · 08-19-2023, 01:09 PM

The tires are hilariously wide. 325/30-20 fronts and 345/30-20 rears.

I’m totally in love with this thing.

carseatsm5 · 08-19-2023, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GA/\/\/\/\A_CT

You missed my point. Risk free is what I emphasize. In 15 years a risk free investment (treasury bonds or TIPS) will double. That is the hurdle by which all other investments can be measured.

SPY or rare mustangs are both risk intensive investments.

Yeah it’s a dumb investment if that’s the only reason you’re buying it.

But! If you evaluate it through the lens of an expensive toy that is also unlikely to lose much value, even after reasonable use, then that’s a pretty nice setup.

Many other expensive toys or luxury experiences are likely to hold their value far worse (if at all) and therefore are more frivolous.

Donatello. · 08-20-2023, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

2024 BMW 3.0 CSL at 800K is a better value? Hard pass for me. I think Ford got this right and the press they are getting already makes this a win. Take notes BMW, the 2024 BMW 3.0 CSL is already forgotten. If BMW is stupid enough to take the 2024 3.0 CSL to Nurburgring Nordschleife they will likely get their butt kicked by a modded F M3.

THat's obviously even more absurd than a $300k Mustang. Both are insane

Donatello. · 08-20-2023, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by c1pher

There needs to be something between this and the GT500 or whatever is the current top level.

No, overpriced cars need to stop

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