Nelson Supercar #008 - AWD Mid Engine GTO

[next69]

Has anyone seen anythinging new on this project? There are a couple videos on You Tube but there hasn't been anything new in a very long time.:willy:

[strtcar]

Never heard about it until I goggled it, found this:

http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/videos/nre-university/2000hp-AWD-DTO-Travis-Laboy-P2.html

[Swain]

We built some wheels for the car a few months back. Haven't seen any pics of the car though.

[next69]

Anyone have any updates? I have been scouring the web and I cannot find anything. Either this project has been put on the back burner or it is being built in an underground bunker. Hopefully it will be done for SEMA and a build thread is forthcoming.

[tech@scotts]

while at air ride I sponsered tom the air suspension all double adjust remote reservoir IR sensor shockwaves cars gonna be crazy!

[next69]

Does anyone know if it is being built for SEMA or if it will debut at a later date?

[Jr]

Send a pm to bentfab. He does alot of tube work for Nelson.

[badmatt]

theres some video of what looks to be the frame on their youtube...

[Ketzer]

So this is some kind of top secret build or something?

I'd like to know what AWD setup will withstand one of Tom's engines?!?


Jeff-

[tech@scotts]

Tom has been building this for a few years now and has renderings, pics etc. on his web. it is sporting a twin turbo 570 big block putting out 2000hp which he said he plans to drive hence the AWD.....

[next69]

:hail:

[next69]

Any updates on this? I seen a recent video on youtube that said more details were in the April issue of Hot Rod Magazine but I missed picking up that issue.

[next69]

Its been over a year with no updates. Somebody has to have something by now.

[Ketzer]

I'm glad you keep bumping this up! Just as anxious as you to hear some details but I bet this is either a back burner project for Tom (who probably has ZERO free time) or a long term project for a customer that is building as fast as his checkbook will allow...

I would love to see what the front drive and transfer case setup are. The transfer case would have to be something bulletproof like a single speed Atlas and the front drive would have to be some sort of beefy truck third member.


Jeff-

[next69]

Tom,

Do you have an update for us??

[Nelson Racing]

Well I was holding off to post anything because we have a long way to go but ill throw some teaser pics up.This really will be the most advanced car we've built to date it has taught us an entire new skill set and opened our companies eyes to doing things differently. Here are a few shots.Hope you like them


http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO%20004_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO%20017_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO%20020_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/Gto%20%20019_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/Gto%20%20030_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO%20e_fb.jpg

[Nelson Racing]

http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO%20int%208_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO%20y_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/gto_rear_1_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/gto_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO%20CROSSMEMBER%20%20012_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO%20CROSSMEMBER%20%20036_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO%20CROSSMEMBER%20%20027_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/gto%20122_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/Gto%20floor%20cutting%20036_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/Gto%20floor%20cutting%20034_fb.jpg

[Nelson Racing]

http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/gto%20015_fb.jpg

[214Chevy]

Tom, please keep the pics coming as much as you can. We know it's a secret :secret: ...but, the natives are restless. LOL!! This is gonna be one, crazy insane Goat. Thanks for sharing!

[Nelson Racing]

http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO-94_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO-95_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO-96_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO-97_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/GTO-98_fb.jpg

[Nelson Racing]

This is last of them for now

http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/gto%20066_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/gto%20079_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/gto%20063_fb.jpg
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/pics/GTO/gto%20014_fb.jpg

[Nelson Racing]

We are going to make the rear tire taller to fill the well up better so bigger rim and tire probally a 31 tall 20

[next69]

Tom, it looks awesome, cant wait to see more. What is the target completion date?

[214Chevy]

Very nice Tom. It's almost scary to see where our hobby of pro-touring is going. 10-15 years from now, it's going to be very interesting. But, this build right here...AWD and all, is ahead of its time and is very innovative.

[streetbird]

one word....WOW

[next69]

Any more progress pic's that you can share?

When do you expect to finish the build? I can't wait to see this monster in a YouTube video ripping up a track somewhere.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

that looks like a crazy build. can't wait to see the sheet metal work.

[WSSix]

Freaking amazing. I'm glad it's still being built and out there. Love the rims! Good luck to you guys.

[Royalworks]

Just insane. Love it.

[groovyjay]

Super freaking cool!

[aggie91]

WOW! That is some cool technology to scan the car body...

Going to be a killer car when complete.

[preston]

Can't wait to see what they're using for the trans/diffs/transfer and how it will package up.