Louis Meznarie

Louis Meznarie (14 January 1930 – 6 August 2020) was a French engine expert and a team owner entrant to 24 Hours of Le Mans.

[1] From 1960 to 1963 he prepared several official Prinz 3 (inline two-cylinders) for the Tour de France, with French driver José Behra.

They achieved 13th scratch ranking, 1st in category, with only one 911 finishing, In 1973 a 911 RSR 3-litre with 310 hp (950 kg) for Guy Frequelin (Tour de France and several hill climbs).

In 1974 911 Carrera RSR 3-litres, at 330 hp for Hubert Striebig and Hughes Kirschhoffer (24 Hours of Le Mans)[4] and a 911 RS 3-litre for Thierry Sabine (French Championship, 1st in category 3).

In 1976 he prepared 934 turbos at 500 hp for Hubert Striebig and Charlotte Vernet (Albi, Silverstone and 24 Hours of Le Mans).

The Louis Meznarie racing team working on Porsche flat-6 motor at 24 Hours of Le Mans 1975; Luc Melua is in the background, his colleague unidentified.