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Since I was working in the very building where the first GT prototypes were being assembled, I will enlighten the group on all who is involved with the project. Roush is doing the powertrain development on the GT. Saleen has been contracted to build the frame and body.( not sure exactly all the parts Saleen is doing, but they are building a new facility in the Detroit area to do the work). The Roush Building that I worked in also housed the Ford SVE team. That is John Colletti's group. They are in the building because Roush does most of the powertrain development for the SVT vehicles. They did the Cobra, Lightning, and the Maurader(Not SVT vehicle). Roush did not do the SVT Focus. I will say that it was not uncommon for Shelby to be in the building meeting with the SVE guys and giving input on the projects. The GT engine was developed before the car was thought up. The engine had been in a lightning for about a year before it was decided to be used for the GT. It was supposed to be the engine for the 05 Lightning. But the GT is being built several different companies. They chooose the different companies for their specialties. Saalen got their business because of the S7 and the ability to build the chasis and Roush got the powertrain for their proven abilities. So it is a win win situation for Ford. They get a care developed quickly and meet all their goals and keep the price down. But Shelby American Ido not believe is involved except for the part of Carrol Shelby advising.