2027 Mustang GTD Applications Reopen April 17 — On the Mustang’s 62nd Birthday

Ford just dropped news that every Mustang GTD hopeful has been waiting for: the application window for the 2027 Mustang GTD reopens on April 17. And if that date sounds familiar, it should. April 17 is the 62nd birthday of the Ford Mustang, the same date in 1964 that Ford introduced the Mustang to the world at the New York World’s Fair. Ford didn’t pick that date by accident.

That’s the kind of detail that separates a press release from a statement. This is Ford saying the GTD isn’t just a supercar — it’s the highest expression of what the Mustang nameplate has always been chasing.

What Is the Mustang GTD?

If you haven’t been following the GTD closely, here’s the short version: it’s the most extreme, most capable production Mustang ever built. Full stop.

The Mustang GTD is powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 and loaded with technology pulled directly from Ford’s GT3 motorsport program. Active aerodynamics, carbon-ceramic brakes, and Variable Traction Control aren’t options on a spec sheet — they’re the foundation the GTD was built on. This is a car engineered from the ground up to perform, not just look the part.

The headline that every enthusiast should know: the Mustang GTD is the first car from an American automaker to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in under 7 minutes. To put that in context, the ‘Ring is 12.9 miles of elevation changes, blind corners, and unforgiving pavement that has humbled some of the most expensive machinery Europe has ever produced. The GTD didn’t just survive it — it set a benchmark.

If you’re interested in all the color options available on the Mustang GTD, check out our article HERE.

How the Application Process Works

This isn’t a traditional car purchase. The Mustang GTD is sold through an application and concierge process, which means if you want one, you need to raise your hand first.

Prospective buyers can register their interest now at Ford.com. From there, the Mustang GTD Concierge team will send reminder emails to registered handraisers shortly before the April 17 application window opens. Status updates are expected to begin rolling out this summer. Applicants who are approved will work directly with the Concierge team on a personalized purchase experience — spec, configuration, the works.

It’s worth noting that the 2026 model year GTD application window was oversubscribed. If you’ve been sitting on the fence, April 17 is not the day to hesitate.

The Enthusiast Angle Worth Paying Attention To

Here’s what stands out beyond the spec sheet: Ford is tying the GTD’s most significant sales moment to the Mustang’s founding date. That’s intentional brand storytelling, and it reflects something real about what the GTD represents.

The original Mustang in 1964 wasn’t the fastest car on the road. It was aspirational. It made performance feel accessible and personal in a way no American car had before. Sixty-two years later, the GTD flips that script entirely — it’s the most inaccessible, uncompromising Mustang ever made, built to trade paint with Porsche and Ferrari on the world’s most demanding circuit.

The birthday symmetry isn’t just marketing. It’s a reminder that the Mustang has always been about pushing what’s possible, whether that was a $2,368 base price in 1964 or a sub-7-minute Nürburgring lap in 2026.

What You Should Do Right Now

Head to Ford.com and register your interest before April 17. Even if you’re not 100 percent sure you’re ready to apply, getting on the handraisers list puts you in a position to receive early communication and gives you time to make the call when the window opens.

Additional details about the 2027 Mustang GTD are expected to be released in the coming weeks. We’ll have full coverage here as it drops.

The GTD application window opens on April 17. On the same day, the Mustang was born. Fitting.