Right then, I've got something a little out of the ordinary for you today. And well, it's got me more excited than a Labrador in a tennis ball factory. I've managed to get my hands on some exclusive 2025 Mustang GTD photos, courtesy of the people over at CarSpyMedia.This latest iteration of the pony was spotted zooming around the Nurburgring in what could only be final performance testing. What makes it bittersweet is that this is one of the last ICE mustangs that we are likely to see, with the brand likely to kill off the car in the next couple of years.Before I show you the 2025 Mustang GTD photos, let's take a little stroll down memory lane though. So then, the Mustang — as American as freedom, burgers, trucks, apple pie, and questionable healthcare. Since 1964, this pony car has been the stuff of dreams for gearheads and midlife crisis sufferers alike. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that this car has had more facelifts than hollywood startlets, but hey, it is one of the most loved cars in the world. And if you're thinking what GTD means, I have the answer. Well, my friends, GTD stands for "Grand Touring Daytona,". This thing is the Ford Motor Company's road-legal version of a GT3 Mustang (yes, that exists) and is about as sensible as using a flamethrower to light a cigarette. But who wants sensible when you've got sensational? And on the topic of being sensational, I've got to introduce the elephant in the room. Or rather, the electric pony in the stable. Ford management has reared it's ugly head from the woodwork and has said that the current generation Mustangs will be the last ones with ICE engines. Yes, you heard that right. The V8 is going the way of the dodo, which makes these 2025 Mustang GTD photos all the more special.Honestly yeah, this thing is a Mustang that's been hitting the gym, popping steroids, and watching "Rocky" on repeat. The first thing you notice in these 2025 Mustang GTD photos is the width. This thing is wider than my Uncle Bob after Thanksgiving dinner. The fenders are so flared, they look like they're trying to take flight. It's got more vents than a coal mine, and each one looks purposeful, channeling air to cool what must be an absolute monster of an engine.Speaking of which, while I can't see the engine in these 2025 Mustang GTD photos, rumor has it we're looking at a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 pumping out over 800 horsepower. That's not a car engine; that's a rage against the dying of the light, a final roar before the electric silence descends. The rear of the car in these 2025 Mustang GTD photos is where things get really wild. There's a wing back there that looks like it was stolen from Boeing's reject pile. It's massive, adjustable, and probably capable of generating enough downforce to keep the car glued to the ceiling of a tunnel. Below it, a diffuser aggressive enough to make an F1 car blush.Then we come to the inside, where admittedly it is more race car than road car-esque. Carbon fiber is everywhere, like Ford got a bulk discount and went crazy. The seats look like they could hold you in place during an impromptu space launch, and the steering wheel has more buttons than a NASA control panel. But here's the kicker – despite all this race car cosplay, the 2025 Mustang GTD is road legal. That's right, you can pop down to the shops in this thing, although you might need a degree in aerodynamics just to get it out of the driveway.And coming to the damage that it's going to do to your wallet — Well, if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it. But for those of you with gold-plated piggy banks, expect to shell out around $300,000. Yes, that's Mustang money in the same way that a Rolex is just a watch. IIt's Ford's way of saying goodbye to the V8 Mustang, and boy, are they saying it loudly. It's excessive, it's outrageous, and it's everything a finale should be.
