rickman_fr

We have just received the sad news that Hans Mezger has passed away. An engineer who shaped the character of the Porsche brand like no other and led to motorsport successes: Hans Mezger. In November 2019, the former head of the Porsche Motorsport Department turned 90 years old. We would like to express our sincere condolences to his relatives. Rest in peace dear Hans! We mourn the loss of an outstanding personality

tasman

RIP

Zeus993

A legend moves on. Condolences to his family and those who worked with him...

agdamis

Hans Mezger passed away yesterday June 10th at 90 years of age. Responsible for the amazing motors in our cars and some of the greatest engines of all time.

A true engineering legend and a defining individual in Porsche history.

bweSteve

sad news for sure. He clearly proved himself to be a engineering legend, but I've read more that he was humble and generous with his time & willingness to share his knowledge. Rare breed.

RIP Mr Mezger, I will forever be thanking you for such a pleasure in my life.

noro78

RIP .. Rev those bad boys up in his honor!

Mr. Adair

pissedpuppy

awww, man - couldn't be more proud than to be driving a car with his motor running the show

JB911

In ‘99 I visited the museum-it was a small display compared to what it is today. I got to get in to a GT1 but they wouldn’t let me get in a 917 😅
set aside was an engine on a stand-I counted plugs and cylinders and knew I was looking at a 16 cylinder motor. A curator walked over smiling and we discussed it a bit, they decided to go on with the turbocharged 12s instead -


Specs and article:
https://www.supercars.net/blog/1971-...der-prototype/

Rest in peace Mr. Mezger 🙏🏻

JB

-eztrader-

RIP

9872SpeedYellowCS

Heroes get remembered, Legends never die!

Speedster911

^^^ spot on!! . will live on for the exceptional offerings he has made in the world of motorsports and in the cars we love. RIP

skl

Sorry to hear. What a legend! RIP.

Dervish

Responsible for many huge grins and spine tingles, RIP Mr Mezger.

bweSteve

Oh yea,.... the Sharkwerks Instagram posting of the black & blue4.1 reving up side-by-side, is a glorious sound, and a great way to give a Mezger solute (rather than a 21-gun). Well done guys.