Charles German
Charles Deutsch (born September 6, 1911 in Champigny (Marne) ; † December 6, 1980 in Paris ) was a French racing driver , aerodynamics engineer and automobile designer who founded the “ DB ” brand together with René Bonnet . Later he also manufactured cars under the label "CD".
Career
German studied at the École polytechnique in Palaiseau and received his doctorate in 1931. From 1936 to 1962 he worked with Bonnet. After separating from Bonnet, he founded the company "SERA", an engineering company for the development of automobiles. Robert Choulet was the most famous student of Charles Deutsch.
statistics
Le Mans results
| year | team | vehicle | Teammate | placement | Failure reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 |
 René Bonnet
|
DB5 |
René Bonnet
|
failure | Engine failure |
Web links
- Website of the Société d'Études et Réalisations Automobiles (SERA) (French)
- Website for enthusiasts of the DB automobile brand (French)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | German, Charles |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French aerodynamics engineer and car manufacturer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 6, 1911 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Champigny (Marne) |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 6, 1980 |
| Place of death | Paris |