Ford CEO Announces: Mustang GTD Headed for Nurburgring Return
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X Beat Ford Mustang GTD's Nürburgring Lap Record
In a fierce competition between American automotive giants Ford and Chevrolet, the latter has claimed victory at the Nürburgring, a famous race track in Germany. Chevrolet has announced the release of two new models, the Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X, which have both set a new lap record at the track, beating the Ford Mustang GTD's time.
The Corvette ZR1, driven by Chevy engineers, lapped the Nürburgring in 6:50.763, while the more powerful all-wheel-drive hybrid ZR1X, piloted by Mr. Cattell, set a remarkable lap of 6:49.275. This time shaves nearly three seconds off the Mustang GTD, securing the ZR1X as the second-fastest American car around the Nürburgring, just behind the Mercedes AMG Black Series. The ZR1 holds the fastest American car position.
The Mustang GTD, a carbon fiber-bodied track weapon, was the first American car to break the 7-minute barrier and held the record until the Corvette ZR1 models surpassed it. The ZR1X’s AWD system and higher power output contribute to its edge on the twisty Nürburgring track.
The Mustang GTD's first lap time at the Nürburgring was 6:57.685, with its second lap time coming in at 6:52.072. The Mustang GTD weighs approximately 500 pounds more than its Chevy competitors.
Ford CEO Jim Farley has acknowledged Chevrolet's announcement, commenting, "Game on." The Corvette team responded on Instagram, "Corvette fans-we got 'em." The post implies a victory or superiority over the Ford Mustang GTD.
With this competition heating up, it seems that Ford is planning to return to the Nürburgring with the Mustang GTD to attempt to lap the track faster than the Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X. The stakes are high, and only time will tell who will come out on top in this exciting battle between American automotive giants.
Table of Lap Times
| Car | Nürburgring Lap Time | |------------------------|----------------------| | Ford Mustang GTD | 6:52.072 | | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | 6:50.763 | | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X (AWD hybrid) | 6:49.275 |
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, with its all-wheel-drive hybrid system and higher power output, has set a new lap record at the Nürburgring, beating the Ford Mustang GTD's time and securing the second-fastest American car position. Notably, the Corvette ZR1, driven by Chevy engineers, also managed to lap the Nürburgring faster than the Ford Mustang GTD. However, Ford CEO Jim Farley has already announced their intention to return to the Nürburgring with the Mustang GTD, aiming to improve their lap time and challenge the Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X for the top spot in American automotive dominance.
