Introduction

The Nurburgring Nordschleife, famously nicknamed "The Green Hell," is more than just a racetrack—it's a grueling testbed for automotive engineering. Spanning 12.9 miles and featuring over 70 challenging turns along with drastic elevation shifts, this iconic circuit demands nothing short of perfection from both man and machine. Achieving a lap time under seven minutes is the gold standard, signifying prowess that only the finest high-performance vehicles can attain.

Ford is stepping into this fierce arena with the Mustang GTD, a groundbreaking variant of the legendary Mustang that aims to redefine the muscle car legacy. This is not just another iteration; the Mustang GTD is purposefully engineered to take on the world's speed demons, with the ambitious goal of breaking the elusive seven-minute barrier at the Nurburgring.

Let’s delve into ten formidable competitors that the Ford Mustang GTD will strive to outpace—each embodying peak automotive innovation and engineering excellence, all within the realm of sub-seventh-minute lap times.

10. Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2)