{"id":12887,"date":"2025-01-10T16:27:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T21:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/economicherald.net\/?p=12887"},"modified":"2025-01-10T16:27:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T21:27:46","slug":"ford-unveils-mustang-gtd-spirit-of-america-special-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/economicherald.net\/?p=12887","title":{"rendered":"Ford Unveils Mustang GTD \u201cSpirit of America\u201d Special Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Unveils Mustang GTD \u201cSpirit of America\u201d Special Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford Motor Company revealed a special edition of its $325,000 Mustang GTD, called the \u201cSpirit of America,\u201d on Thursday at the Detroit Auto Show. Paying homage to jet-propelled cars that shattered speed records in the 1960s, the high-performance vehicle features design elements inspired by Craig Breedlove, the legendary driver who broke the 500 mph and 600 mph barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design inspired by history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mustang GTD \u201cSpirit of America\u201d is painted white with bold red and blue racing stripes running down the center. The design mirrors the iconic overalls worn by Breedlove during his historic feats, connecting the modern Mustang to a legacy of American speed and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford declined to disclose pricing for this special-edition vehicle, which builds upon the already exclusive Mustang GTD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/economicherald.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/108084297-1736440000376-2025_Mustang_GTD_Spirit_of_America_05.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/economicherald.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/108084297-1736440000376-2025_Mustang_GTD_Spirit_of_America_05.webp 717w, https:\/\/economicherald.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/108084297-1736440000376-2025_Mustang_GTD_Spirit_of_America_05-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/economicherald.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/108084296-1736439582942-2025_Mustang_GTD_Spirit_of_America_13.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/economicherald.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/108084296-1736439582942-2025_Mustang_GTD_Spirit_of_America_13.webp 717w, https:\/\/economicherald.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/108084296-1736439582942-2025_Mustang_GTD_Spirit_of_America_13-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Record-breaking performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mustang GTD is the most powerful production Mustang in history, featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Engine:<\/strong> Supercharged 5.2-liter V8.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Horsepower:<\/strong> 815 hp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Torque:<\/strong> 664 lb-ft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Speed:<\/strong> 202 mph.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This car represents Ford\u2019s ambition to elevate the Mustang nameplate into the elite sports car and racing segments, offering unparalleled performance for enthusiasts and collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanding the Mustang legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford&#8217;s unveiling of the &#8220;Spirit of America&#8221; edition underscores its strategy to position the Mustang as a leading name in high-performance vehicles. The Mustang GTD has already generated significant interest, with Ford receiving over 7,500 applications for the 2025 and 2026 models during last year\u2019s application window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mustang GTD \u201cSpirit of America\u201d is a stunning tribute to America\u2019s speed record legacy, combining historical inspiration with cutting-edge performance. As Ford expands the Mustang\u2019s influence in the sports car and racing markets, this special edition represents a bold step forward for the brand and its enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Unveils Mustang GTD \u201cSpirit of America\u201d Special Edition Ford Motor Company revealed a special edition of its $325,000 Mustang GTD, called the \u201cSpirit of <a href=\"https:\/\/economicherald.net\/?p=12887\" class=\"read-more-link\">[more&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12888,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,110],"tags":[2980,2983,2977,2981,2986,2985,2982,2979,2978,2984],"class_list":["post-12887","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-technology","tag-craig-breedlove-car-tribute","tag-ford-detroit-auto-show-2025","tag-ford-mustang-gtd","tag-ford-mustang-racing-legacy","tag-ford-sports-car-expansion","tag-high-performance-mustang-gtd","tag-most-powerful-mustang","tag-mustang-gtd-performance-specs","tag-mustang-gtd-special-edition","tag-spirit-of-america-mustang"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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