One street racer turns up this fall with carbon fiber screaming through the wind. It is clear that when the racetrack beckons, Ford answers. This time around, Ford is answering with their roadworthy Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon that debuts this fall. This Ford vehicle gains attention not for its glossy paint, but because of its carbon aggression. While being racecar-inspired, this Mustang GTD is still road legal. The question is, how fast can this beast go whilst being powered on bare carbon?
Bare carbon is utilized in a supercar that is in disguise
Ford is answering what a supercar should be like. Ford’s GTD is not an ordinary coupe. It was designed in parallel with the Mustang GT3. Everything from its rear-mounted 8-speed transaxle to its dry-sump 5.2-liter V8 capable of producing more than 800 horsepower shows that the GTD is not adhering to any rules.
In creating its own road rules, this Ford will shatter expectations, offering a top speed of 815 mph as his been shown theoretically in top speed simulations. What pushes this Ford GTD into racetrack territory is the Liquid Carbon package that Ford has chosen.
Ford is putting carbon fiber into the equation
Liquid Carbon is a fuel variant that ensures performance. This vehicle is not finished off with paint, but with a simple clear coat. The raw carbon weave is exposed across the hood, fenders, doors, roof, trunk, and rear wing. When it comes to the door panels, the typical metal is also replaced with bonded carbon composites thanks to the Liquid Carbon Package for the GTD. This decision to omit paint and metal has led to a weight saving of 13 pounds.
The visual appeal is undeniable since every surface has a carbon weave effortlessly running down the centerline of the vehicle. This is quite a bold move from the automaker, which was able to capture expert craftsmanship in this one strategic decision. The result is a bespoke black GTD. The Liquid Carbon GTD tends to include magnesium wheels, semi-active suspension, and active aerodynamics that are all geared towards maximal speed.
A street-legal exterior hiding a performance-driven interior
While having some road manners, Ford GTD was not created to just adhere to the road rules but to dominate in terms of speed and performance. According to the Chief Program Engineer, Greg Goodall, the Mustang GTD expresses high-performance construction at its best. The GTD drew inspiration from the real motorsport engineering playbook.
So, the Ford GTD is a racing car but is streetworthy and classy. More so, since the seats within this vehicle are wrapped in high-end materials. The interior of the vehicle itself shows that Ford is not cutting corners in terms of class and stylistic flair.
With the Ford GTD, the automaker has given Ford drivers the chance to tap directly into Ford’s many decades of racing expertise and experience. With Ford having researched hydrogen engines for years, it is no wonder that they are creating what was initially deemed impossible.
A Liquid Carbon GT is soon to make its appearance on roads
The Ford Mustang GTD has stolen the show and has shown the world that perhaps less is more. When weighing down on everything else, power is maximized. While Ford has endorsed the Liquid Carbon GTD has not been for the casual driver, the automaker is unapologetic about its reasoning for turning the horsepower up fully.
While the Ford is not promising a vehicle that is street tame, it is unapologetic about producing a vehicle that aims to keep up with Ferraris and Porsches. Yes. The Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon is burning in the name of speed, and soon, road users can see carbon flying past with a street-legal scream. Perhaps the reason why Ford doesn’t have hydrogen engines has finally been revealed in the form of the Liquid Carbon GTD.
