"...it’s almost certain one of us is going to DIE!"

NÜRBURG, GERMANY—The Ford Mustang GTD has returned to the Nürburgring, and the track’s crash barriers are reportedly “terrified” as the 800+ horsepower American muscle car resumes its assault on the Green Hell.

After a brief hiatus, the GTD is back on the Nordschleife, with Ford engineers aiming to break the sub-seven-minute lap barrier. Equipped with a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 producing 804 bhp and 664 lb-ft of torque, the GTD is designed to challenge curbs, barriers, and really anything in its way—with the most power possible.

The Nürburgring's crash barriers, having watched countless hours of Instagram reels, are said to be particularly wary of the Mustang's return. One anonymous barrier commented, "We've seen our fair share of impacts, but you give a Mustang that raw power and it’s almost certain one of us is going to DIE!"

Ford's commitment to conquering the Nürburgring is evident in the GTD's design. The car features active aerodynamics, carbon-ceramic brakes, and a rear-mounted transaxle—all aimed at enhancing its force of impact on objects that weren’t really in its way until it got sideways.

The Mustang GTD's previous attempts at the Nürburgring have been met with mixed results. While the car's speed and power are undeniable, controlling that power on the track's challenging layout has proven difficult. Ford’s engineers have been working tirelessly to refine the GTD's handling characteristics to ensure it can harness its power effectively—but have continued to fail.

The automotive community is watching closely as the Mustang GTD continues its testing at the Nürburgring. A successful sub-seven-minute lap would not only be a significant achievement for Ford but also a statement that American muscle can compete—without going viral for taking down a telephone pole.

As the Mustang GTD roars around the track, the Nürburgring's barriers remain on high alert, hoping to avoid any close encounters with the formidable machine.