Mezger Autobiography
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Mezger Autobiography
This should be interesting.
http://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Me-Mez.../dp/1906712085
Porsche And Me: Hans Mezger with Peter Morgan [Hardcover]
Product Description
The autobiography of Porsche’s most talented engineer. Hans Mezger joined Porsche in 1956 and within a few years was responsible for the design of both the early 1960s F1 engine and subsequently led the design of the six cylinder 911 engine. In 1965 he became head of the new race design office under the charismatic Ferdinand Piëch. Mezger led the development of all the iconic race prototypes of the 1960s, climaxing in the unforgettable 917 program. He was a principal contributor to all sixteen of Porsche’s victories in the famed Le Mans 24 Hours. When the McLaren-TAG F1 team came to Porsche for a turbo engine in the 1980s, he led the design and development that resulted in three consecutive F1 constructors’ titles. This personal account of a dedicated and loyal Porsche engineer will touch every enthusiast's heart and underline why the name of Porsche is so respected todaytobiography of Porsche’s most talented engineer. Hans Mezger joined Porsche in 1956 and within a few years was responsible for the design of both the early 1960s F1 engine and subsequently led the design of the six cylinder 911 engine. In 1965 he became head of the new race design office under the charismatic Ferdinand Piëch. Mezger led the development of all the iconic race prototypes of the 1960s, climaxing in the unforgettable 917 program. He was a principal contributor to all sixteen of Porsche’s victories in the famed Le Mans 24 Hours. When the McLaren-TAG F1 team came to Porsche for a turbo engine in the 1980s, he led the design and development that resulted in three consecutive F1 constructors’ titles. This rickly personal account of a dedicated and loyal Porsche engineer will touch every enthusiast's heart and underline why the name of Porsche is so respected today.
Book Description
The autobiography of Porsche’s most talented engineer. Responsible for the 1960s F1 program, the first 911 production engine, leader of the famed 1960s Race Design office that turned out the legendary 917s, the man behind all sixteen of Porsche’s Le Mans wins and the three F1 constructors’ titles with McLaren Tag in the 1980s. This is a remarkable and very personal account of life at Porsche from the 1950s to the 1990s.
About the Author
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 program, design leadership for the first 911 production engine and leader of the famed 1960s Race Design office that turned out the legendary 917s, Mezger led Porsche’s development of turbo-charging 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.
http://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Me-Mez.../dp/1906712085
Porsche And Me: Hans Mezger with Peter Morgan [Hardcover]
Product Description
The autobiography of Porsche’s most talented engineer. Hans Mezger joined Porsche in 1956 and within a few years was responsible for the design of both the early 1960s F1 engine and subsequently led the design of the six cylinder 911 engine. In 1965 he became head of the new race design office under the charismatic Ferdinand Piëch. Mezger led the development of all the iconic race prototypes of the 1960s, climaxing in the unforgettable 917 program. He was a principal contributor to all sixteen of Porsche’s victories in the famed Le Mans 24 Hours. When the McLaren-TAG F1 team came to Porsche for a turbo engine in the 1980s, he led the design and development that resulted in three consecutive F1 constructors’ titles. This personal account of a dedicated and loyal Porsche engineer will touch every enthusiast's heart and underline why the name of Porsche is so respected todaytobiography of Porsche’s most talented engineer. Hans Mezger joined Porsche in 1956 and within a few years was responsible for the design of both the early 1960s F1 engine and subsequently led the design of the six cylinder 911 engine. In 1965 he became head of the new race design office under the charismatic Ferdinand Piëch. Mezger led the development of all the iconic race prototypes of the 1960s, climaxing in the unforgettable 917 program. He was a principal contributor to all sixteen of Porsche’s victories in the famed Le Mans 24 Hours. When the McLaren-TAG F1 team came to Porsche for a turbo engine in the 1980s, he led the design and development that resulted in three consecutive F1 constructors’ titles. This rickly personal account of a dedicated and loyal Porsche engineer will touch every enthusiast's heart and underline why the name of Porsche is so respected today.
Book Description
The autobiography of Porsche’s most talented engineer. Responsible for the 1960s F1 program, the first 911 production engine, leader of the famed 1960s Race Design office that turned out the legendary 917s, the man behind all sixteen of Porsche’s Le Mans wins and the three F1 constructors’ titles with McLaren Tag in the 1980s. This is a remarkable and very personal account of life at Porsche from the 1950s to the 1990s.
About the Author
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 program, design leadership for the first 911 production engine and leader of the famed 1960s Race Design office that turned out the legendary 917s, Mezger led Porsche’s development of turbo-charging 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.
01-06-2011, 11:49 AM
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What a long wait... not until July 2011!
Thanks anyways for a great find.
Thanks anyways for a great find.
01-06-2011, 02:53 PM
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+1 pre ordered!!!
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01-06-2011, 04:34 PM
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And it looks it's already late a bit.
http://www.pmmbooks.com/bHMbio.htm
"Hans Mezger autobiography update
May 12 2010
I’ve been working with Hans for the past two years on his autobiography and as you may have noted, there has been a delay in the publication. We had planned to publish his absorbing and riveting account of life at Porsche from the mid-1950s by December last year, but for one reason and another, that publication schedule has slipped.
The reasons are several. Hans celebrated his 80th birthday late last year and he has become the subject of considerable media interest, particularly in Germany (where he is rightly regarded as one of their most influential automobile engineers of the 20th century). He has continually amazed me how sharp is memory is and there is no doubt that the recent significant journalist interest in his career has helped to trigger memories that we didn’t catch on our first round of interviews for the book. This particularly applies to the development of the 917, which, as many of you know, he was design leader. I don’t think I will be breaking any confidences to say that his health has required several visits to the pits in the past few months, and it is important to say he is still lapping strongly.
The bottom line is that I’m probably going to have to go to Germany again in June to help wrap up the key chapters (on the 917 and the TAG turbo) and generally ‘put the manuscript to bed’. We both appreciate the importance of trying to get this memorable work published before Christmas 2010. At this stage, I can’t make any promises as to a firm publication date, but I will do so just as soon as I have the final manuscript – agreed and updated by Hans – in my hands.
This is going to be a landmark book for anybody interested in motorsport in the 1950-1970s and for those interested in Porsche’s history. I’ve made a large number of visits to Hans in the past two years and I can say that we’re both very committed to making sure the end result is the best we can do – whatever time it takes and whatever it costs. I can tell you that our distributors worldwide are tearing their hair out because we have so many back orders, but all I can say is that Hans is absolutely resolute that his book will be like the 917 itself – an unbeatable result! It’s been a real privilege to work with an engineer who has such a fantastic recall, doesn’t seek the limelight and who is such a down to earth family man. It’s not difficult to see why Ferry Porsche appreciated him so much.
If there is any more breaking news on the book, you will read it here first.
Peter Morgan "
http://www.pmmbooks.com/bHMbio.htm
"Hans Mezger autobiography update
May 12 2010
I’ve been working with Hans for the past two years on his autobiography and as you may have noted, there has been a delay in the publication. We had planned to publish his absorbing and riveting account of life at Porsche from the mid-1950s by December last year, but for one reason and another, that publication schedule has slipped.
The reasons are several. Hans celebrated his 80th birthday late last year and he has become the subject of considerable media interest, particularly in Germany (where he is rightly regarded as one of their most influential automobile engineers of the 20th century). He has continually amazed me how sharp is memory is and there is no doubt that the recent significant journalist interest in his career has helped to trigger memories that we didn’t catch on our first round of interviews for the book. This particularly applies to the development of the 917, which, as many of you know, he was design leader. I don’t think I will be breaking any confidences to say that his health has required several visits to the pits in the past few months, and it is important to say he is still lapping strongly.
The bottom line is that I’m probably going to have to go to Germany again in June to help wrap up the key chapters (on the 917 and the TAG turbo) and generally ‘put the manuscript to bed’. We both appreciate the importance of trying to get this memorable work published before Christmas 2010. At this stage, I can’t make any promises as to a firm publication date, but I will do so just as soon as I have the final manuscript – agreed and updated by Hans – in my hands.
This is going to be a landmark book for anybody interested in motorsport in the 1950-1970s and for those interested in Porsche’s history. I’ve made a large number of visits to Hans in the past two years and I can say that we’re both very committed to making sure the end result is the best we can do – whatever time it takes and whatever it costs. I can tell you that our distributors worldwide are tearing their hair out because we have so many back orders, but all I can say is that Hans is absolutely resolute that his book will be like the 917 itself – an unbeatable result! It’s been a real privilege to work with an engineer who has such a fantastic recall, doesn’t seek the limelight and who is such a down to earth family man. It’s not difficult to see why Ferry Porsche appreciated him so much.
If there is any more breaking news on the book, you will read it here first.
Peter Morgan "
01-08-2011, 11:14 AM
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That is a really good find, he is a special man and I would not have known about the book if not for you guys.
I had the overwhelming opportunity to have dinner with he and a few others from Porsche at the Montreal F1 race in '91?, when they were working with the ill fated Japanese Footworks group in a losing effort. Michele Alboreto and Stevie Johnson (Stefan Johanssen) were driving and both managed to qualify for that event, for the first and I think last time.
Mezger took it all in stride, was very quiet and precise with answers, and never got ruffled. I remember seeing about 20 engine crates behind the garage and there were only 4 left at the end of the weekend, Mezger said that was 100% of the F1 engine production at Porsche, they pulled out all the stops to qualify and get points there.
Thanks for bringing back that memory...as many of that era with Porsche are now getting older and in poor health it makes me think how much we will lose going forward.
I had the overwhelming opportunity to have dinner with he and a few others from Porsche at the Montreal F1 race in '91?, when they were working with the ill fated Japanese Footworks group in a losing effort. Michele Alboreto and Stevie Johnson (Stefan Johanssen) were driving and both managed to qualify for that event, for the first and I think last time.
Mezger took it all in stride, was very quiet and precise with answers, and never got ruffled. I remember seeing about 20 engine crates behind the garage and there were only 4 left at the end of the weekend, Mezger said that was 100% of the F1 engine production at Porsche, they pulled out all the stops to qualify and get points there.
Thanks for bringing back that memory...as many of that era with Porsche are now getting older and in poor health it makes me think how much we will lose going forward.
01-08-2011, 04:05 PM
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This is great! Last night I reorganized my P-car library and counted 17 books, and probably missed a few. We need now the 9A1 designer's biography. 