Porsche 911 GT3 S/C makes US debut at Air|Water 2026
The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C appeared publicly for the first time in the US at the Air|Water 2026 event in Costa Mesa, California, drawing over 9,500 enthusiasts.
- 9,500+
- 800
What Happened
More than 9,500 visitors and 800 vehicles gathered at the OC Fair & Event Center for the third edition of Air|Water, a Porsche community show. The centerpiece was the US debut of the 911 GT3 S/C, displayed by Porsche Cars North America alongside historic racers like the 962 prototypes.
Air|Water began as an add-on day for Luftgekühlt, showcasing air-cooled Porsches.
Became a stand-alone show at its permanent home in Costa Mesa.
Expanded with over 50 vendors, the 911 GT3 S/C debut, and Sally Carrera appearance.
“It's an environment that tells the story of everything we enjoy about Porsche today. We show where it's come from, through the air-cooled world of the 356 and early 911, and bookend that with a new generation of enthusiasts who get to have their moment.”
Why this matters
The event marks a milestone for Porsche's newest 911 variant while celebrating 75 years of motorsport, reinforcing the brand's community-focused heritage.
Terms in This Story
- Luftgekühlt
- A curated showcase of air-cooled Porsche models, co-founded by Patrick Long.
- Air|Water
- A Porsche community car show that welcomes all models, founded as an inclusive offshoot of Luftgekühlt.
- Group C
- A class of prototype sports car racing that was prominent in the 1980s and 1990s.
- IMSA
- International Motor Sports Association, a North American sports car racing organization.
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