The GTD is the most powerful Mustang ever created, with an output of over 800bhp from its supercharged V8 engine. It even surpasses the 700bhp Shelby GT500 and the £1.4 million Ford GT MK IV, a track-only car, in terms of power.

The GTD features a bespoke 5.2-litre engine that is larger than the standard road-going Mustang. It incorporates motorsport-inspired modifications such as dry sump lubrication, dual air inlets, and a titanium active-valve exhaust system, which produces exceptional sounds. The aim is to achieve performance figures similar to those of Lamborghini.

The drive is directly taken from the back of the engine to a rear transaxle gearbox through a carbonfibre propshaft. This material reduces weight while rotating at engine speeds of over 7500rpm.

GTD boasts complex suspension system influenced by racing

The GTD’s chassis is significantly different from that of the standard Mustang. The front suspension setup is a sophisticated version of the classic unequal-length double-wishbone design. It features a single triangular wishbone at the top and two individual links at the bottom. The two front coilover suspension units also incorporate Multimatic’s Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) damper technology. This technology allows the suspension to select from various damper settings almost instantly under software control.

Each coilover has two coil springs, with one being softer than the other. In track mode, the hydraulic mechanism compresses the softer spring completely, leaving only the stiffer spring in use. This increases the spring rate and reduces the ride height by 40mm compared to the road setting.