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The autobiography of Porsche's most talented engineer. Hans Mezger joined Porsche in 1956 and was a principal contributor to the auto manufacturer's success over the next 35 years. With key responsibilities for the 1960s F1 programme, design leadership for the first 911 production engine and leader of the famed 1960s Race Design office that turned out the legendary 917s, his was the `brilliant mind' behind so much of Porsche's success. Mezger led Porsche's development of turbocharging with the astonishing 1100hp 917/30 and its application to the iconic 911 Turbo. When McLaren needed a race winning solution for F1, it was Mezger who delivered the TAG-turbo and as a result, three consecutive world championships.
This richly personal account of a dedicated and loyal Porsche engineer will quicken every enthusiast's heart and underline why the name of Porsche is so respected today. It is an unmatched account of life at Porsche from the 1950s to the 1990s.
This richly personal account of a dedicated and loyal Porsche engineer will quicken every enthusiast's heart and underline why the name of Porsche is so respected today. It is an unmatched account of life at Porsche from the 1950s to the 1990s.
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This book has been some 3 years in the making and is the result of many interviews and discussions with Hans Mezger - the 'brilliant mind' behind all of Porsche's landmark engines from the 1960s to the 1980s. What sets this book apart is that it isn't just an autobiography, it takes you right into the culture and passion of working at Porsche in its trailblazing days. If you want to appreciate why Porsche was so successful from the 1960s, this book shows why. It's an incredible read.
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