About Dieter König
Lived 1931 – 1991 (aged 60). Dieter König was a German industrialist, motorboat racer, businessperson and engineer.
Dieter König (19 May 1931 – 17 August 1991) raced hydroplanes and was also responsible for manufacturing the engines that powered them. During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s his "König" engines dominated the sport.
The engines were manufactured in his hometown of Berlin, Germany. They were used in Grand Prix motorcycle racing powering Kim Newcombe to second place in the 500cc class of the 1973 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season, as well as powering Rolf Steinhausen/Josef Huber to win two World Sidecar Championships.
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Who was Dieter König?
German motorboat racer
When was Dieter König born?
Dieter König was born on 19 May 1931 in Berlin.
When did Dieter König die?
Dieter König died on 17 August 1991 in Berlin.
What was Dieter König's occupation?
Dieter König was an industrialist, motorboat racer, businessperson and engineer.
What nationality was Dieter König?
Dieter König was German.
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