SVT HISTORY
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was
established in 1991. SVT was commissioned to
create factory-produced driver's cars and trucks;
vehicles that possess a balance between engine and
chassis, roadholding and a supple ride, refinement
and performance capability. These qualities are the
core of the SVT product development philosophy.
The nucleus of SVT, Team Mustang, and SVE (Ford
Special Vehicle Engineering) is a small,
cross-functional group of engineers, product
planners, and marketing people who meet on a
weekly basis to ensure SVT vehicles and their
mission remain focused. In addition to Ford SVE and
Team Mustang, SVT draws heavily on the talents and
knowledge of other driving enthusiasts at Ford who
work in the key disciplines of design, product
development, manufacturing, and marketing. The
heart of the SVT philosophy is a deep commitment
to skillful and enthusiastic driving. The ultimate goal
of everyone who works with SVT and SVE is to
create vehicles that speak to the needs and desires
of the knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
Every SVT vehicle produced has been designed and
developed with four key virtues in mind:
Performance, Substance, Exclusivity, and Value.
These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra
since 1993, the original SVT Lightning from 1993 to
1995, the SVT Contour introduced in early 1997 as a
1998 model, and the 1999 SVT F-150 Lightning.
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