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Overview
Ford has unveiled the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon — a special edition that the company calls "the ultimate expression of the Mustang GTD's high-tech, high-performance construction." Debuting at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during Monterey Car Week, the Liquid Carbon focuses on advanced carbon-fiber engineering, weight savings, and visual minimalism to sharpen track performance and aesthetics.
Design & Weight Reduction
The Liquid Carbon trims approximately 13 pounds compared with a Mustang GTD Carbon Series equipped with the Performance package. Visual and structural changes contribute to the savings: paint is deleted as both a style statement and a weight-saving measure, while door skins replace traditional sheetmetal with bonded carbon fiber. Those carbon-fiber components are central to the model’s lightweight strategy and track-first appearance.
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Exterior highlights
- Bonded carbon-fiber doors and bodywork
- Paint-delete option for raw carbon aesthetics
- Performance aero elements included with the Performance package
Interior & Trim
Inside, the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon brings microfiber seats with a reflective center pattern and bold Hyper Lime contrast stitching that runs across the seats, doors, center console, instrument panel, and steering wheel. The cabin continues the track-focused theme with lighter trim and reduced sound deadening when ordered as part of the Performance package.
Performance & Powertrain
The Liquid Carbon does not alter the Mustang GTD’s drivetrain. Power comes from the supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 producing 815 horsepower. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a carbon-fiber driveshaft and an eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle, maintaining the GTD’s explosive acceleration and track capabilities.
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Packages, Wheels & Options
The Liquid Carbon package is available only in combination with the Performance package, which adds magnesium wheels, enhanced aerodynamic components, and removes some sound-deadening materials for a lighter, more engaged driving experience.
Market Positioning & Comparisons
Positioned at the high end of the Mustang lineup, the GTD Liquid Carbon targets enthusiasts who prioritize lap-time hardware, exclusive materials, and bespoke styling. With the Mustang GTD already starting well north of $300,000, expect the Liquid Carbon treatment to be a premium-cost option relative to the standard GTD and Carbon Series models.
Quick Specifications
- Engine: Supercharged 5.2-liter V-8
- Power: 815 horsepower
- Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle
- Driveshaft: Carbon-fiber
- Weight reduction: ~13 pounds vs. GTD Carbon Series w/ Performance package
- Wheels: Magnesium (with Performance package)
For car enthusiasts and track-focused drivers, the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon is a concentrated expression of carbon-fiber technology, high-output performance, and bespoke detailing — a halo Mustang intended for those who want the lightest, most focused GTD variant available.
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