SVT is part of Ford, but they pretty much do what they want. I belive that SVT has its own budget for itself, but the SVT people are paid by Ford. I am not 100% of that, becaue I really could care. SVT has its own warranty program, and has its own engine building plants to hand build the Cobra and GT motors.
SS is different as its a branch of GM Performance Division. GMPD puts on badges per division.
SVT is more or like like PVO(Chrysler/Dodge), AMG and M.
Holden's performance divison, HSV, is a seperate division and is loosly based with Holden. HSV uses Holden cars in racing, and has made such sick machines as the infamous 427 Monaro.
I really wish Alfa sold cars here in the US again. Alfa is part of GM BTW...well, GM owns X% of Alfa.
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