Ford Mustang
V8 pony car, from Boss 302 to the Dark Horse.
31 reviewers · 107 videos · 47 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 31 reviewers
"this Dark Horse was absolutely glued to our track"
Throttle House · ▶ 10:45"the steering has been caked with Icy Hot it's completely numb and there's almost no buildup in weight either"
Realistick · ▶ 13:02"you're left with one of the best driving muscle cars left"
Savagegeese · ▶ 19:39"it just didn't quite gel certainly with that gearbox"
EVO · ▶ 35:50"This car is far more comfortable, far more refined."
Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 26:44"It feels like they cheaped out in every single corner of this. And for a $30,000 Mustang, not a big deal. But when you're paying upwards of 80... you definitely notice it."
Savagegeese · ▶ 5:47"You're looking at an MSRP of eighty thousand dollars. It is a ten thousand five hundred dollar option for the package of the Ford Racing Whipple Supercharger kit."
Raitis Rides · ▶ 21:18"The pricing on this seems completely insane for what you're getting."
TheTopher · ▶ 1:40Performance
4.5/531 of 31 reviewersstrong consensus“this is a seriously Quick Car honestly”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 7:29“the Mustang just absolutely took the cake with over 65 horsepower higher than the others”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 10:30“This engine and gearbox combo is to die for so good.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 4:58Handling
4.0/531 of 31 reviewerssplit“this Dark Horse was absolutely glued to our track”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 10:45“It was very stable. Yeah, it was like total opposite of the memes.”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 27:31“The GTD has a really fine balance and as you sort of lean it up in a corner into a corner, doesn't feel like it leans very much at all, but it just maintains fabulous body control.”
positive · Autocar · ▶ 7:30Fun to drive
4.0/531 of 31 reviewerssplit“you're left with one of the best driving muscle cars left”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 19:39“I think for just under $75,000 this might be not necessarily fastest although it might be very close but one of the most enjoyable cars you can drive on track.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:14“every time I get on it it's just I giggle like a school girl”
positive · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 18:25Daily drivability
4.0/530 of 31 reviewerssplit“It feels like they cheaped out in every single corner of this. And for a $30,000 Mustang, not a big deal. But when you're paying upwards of 80... you definitely notice it.”
critical · Savagegeese · ▶ 5:47“This car is far more comfortable, far more refined.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 26:44“I haven't found any downgrades in comfort, honestly. So, this is still absolutely daily drivable.”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 21:17Value
3.5/530 of 31 reviewerssplit“The pricing on this seems completely insane for what you're getting.”
critical · TheTopher · ▶ 1:40“it's just too much for me at the moment and I think too much for most people in the car scene for a twodoor muscle car or sports car.”
critical · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 12:26“it does make it very expensive”
mixed · Throttle House · ▶ 6:54Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- MotorTrend
Hot Lap Video: How the Ford Mustang GTD Outsmarted and Outcornered 1,200-hp Supercars
◆Worth itThe Mustang GTD is a track-focused engineering marvel that excels in cornering and braking, though it currently lacks the raw power to dominate in straight-line speed against the absolute top-tier hypercars.
- Best for
- track enthusiasts who prioritize chassis balance and cornering precision over raw straight-line acceleration.
- Watch out
- significant power deficit compared to 1,200-hp rivals · heavy curb weight
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The State of American Performance: Shaking Down the USA’s Top Guns
◆Worth itAmerican performance is in a golden age, with these four vehicles demonstrating that whether through traditional muscle, hybrid hypercars, or electric luxury, the future of driving is exceptionally bright.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking the pinnacle of American engineering across different performance philosophies.
- Watch out
- Czinger 21C street harshness · Corvette ZR1X understeer · Mustang GTD fuel consumption
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2025 Ford Mustang GTD First Test: It’s Not Just About the Numbers
◆BuyThe Mustang GTD is a transformative vehicle that proves weight and price are secondary to engineering excellence; it is one of the best cars ever driven.
- Best for
- wealthy driving enthusiasts who prioritize track performance and engineering marvels.
- Watch out
- Extremely high price · Very heavy curb weight · Poor fuel economy and range
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