New GTD trim reveals full carbon bodywork, weight savings and standard Performance package; first deliveries targeted for October.
Ford on Wednesday unveiled the Mustang GTD “Liquid Carbon,” an exposed-weave special that puts the car’s race-derived construction front and center while shaving weight and adding standard track hardware.
Revealed at Laguna Seca Raceway, the Liquid Carbon joins the Mustang GTD lineup as a trim that skips paint altogether and swaps the GTD’s door shells for bonded carbon-fiber pieces. Ford says the approach saves about 13 pounds (5.9 kilograms) versus a GTD Carbon Series equipped with the Performance package. The emphasis on lightweight composite materials mirrors the Mustang GT3 race car that competes in IMSA, the program that inspired the limited-build GTD.
“Liquid Carbon is the ultimate expression of GTD’s high-tech construction,” Mustang GTD chief program engineer Greg Goodall said, calling the finish a visual reminder of the car’s “race-derived, cutting-edge capability.”
Precision in the presentation is part of the brief. As with the Carbon Series, the carbon weave on the hood, roof, rear deck and rear wing is aligned down the centerline; the fenders and side panels are matched to those dorsal elements for a continuous pattern. Exterior details include black Brembo brake calipers, gloss-black GTD scripts and anodized accents. The GTD Performance package is standard.
“High performance requires high precision,” Mustang GTD design manager Anthony Colard said. “The small details speak to the care and attention required to build a vehicle like GTD and to compete on the world stage with Mustang GT3.”
Inside, the Liquid Carbon specification contrasts the bare composite exterior with a cabin trimmed in black leather and Dinamica microfiber suede, stitched in Hyper Lime across the seats, door panels, center console, instrument panel and steering wheel. A reflective gradient runs down the seat centers, adding a vivid focal line to an otherwise purpose-built interior.
With the addition of Liquid Carbon, Ford now offers four distinct looks for the Mustang GTD: the standard model, the Spirit of America livery, the Carbon Series and the exposed-weave Liquid Carbon. The menu allows buyers to choose how much carbon fiber they want on display, from subtle accents to a full showcase of the material.
Ford did not discuss production figures or pricing for the Liquid Carbon trim. The first customer delivery is slated for October, the company said.
The Mustang GTD is a road-legal, limited-production halo car developed alongside Ford’s GT3 race effort, with extensive carbon-fiber bodywork, active aerodynamics and track-focused hardware. The Liquid Carbon variant extends that ethos by making the composite itself the aesthetic.
