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Hans Mezger is widely regarded as the lea-ding figure in the automotive industry, par-ticularly within the Porsche company. He is credited with pioneering the six-cylinder boxer engine, which has become a defining feature of Porsche‘s engineering heritage. His contributions extend beyond engine de-sign to include the hydraulic chain tensioner and the combustion chamber, both of which have played a pivotal role in the engine‘s success. His expertise was instrumental in the development of the twelve-cylinder en-gine that powered the 917 Porsche to victo-ry at Le Mans. Mr. Hans Mezger was born …