To earn its name, the Mustang GTD had to live up to Ford and Multimatic’s race aspirations. In fact, the “GTD” suffix is a nod to the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) GTD racing class, which encompasses cars built to the FIA’s GT3 technical regulations. That’s a long list of rules and requirements by which all GT3 cars must comply if they want to be race-eligible, though while the Mustang GTD is inspired by it, that doesn’t mean Ford has stuck to the rulebook exclusively.
Like race cars, Ford and Multimatic have used plenty of carbon fiber for its light weight and its super strength. The Mustang GTD taps the high-tech woven material for the roof, fenders, hood, and other parts like the door sills and front splitter (plus various interior trim parts, too). Optionally, the front and rear fascias can also be spec’d as carbon fiber versions.
