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Luftgekühlt 2024: Celebrate The New Air|Water Event

Luftgekühlt means Air-cooled

Yellow porsche 912 parked side by side other cars with a large warehouse in the background — What color Porsche 912 do you want?
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The name “Luftgekühlt,” meaning “air-cooled” in German, reflects the core theme of the event. It encompasses all air-cooled Porsches produced from the company’s inception in 1948 through 1998. This era of Porsche history is characterized by a distinct engineering approach, where air cooling played a crucial role in the design and performance of the engines. But the team behind the long lasting Porsche event has launched something new: The Debut of Air|Water is here!

Porsche cars in two lines one black on the left and one on the white with red stripes with trees in the background — Roll call, got there early, but still had to wait to get in!
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People near cars being parked inside of a brick building with a sun flare in the background — *Source: Luftgekühlt*

The Luftgekühlt team took their vision to the next level with the introduction of a new event called Air|Water. Held in Orange County, California, Air|Water represents an evolution in the Luftgekühlt experience, expanding the focus to include both air-cooled and water-cooled Porsches. This new format allows for a broader celebration of Porsche’s 75-year history, showcasing the full range of the brand’s engineering and design achievements.

Yellow Porsche 911 Carrera parked near a white building with a black sign — Racing Yellow & a 911 Carrera go hand in hand.
Source: Motofutura

Air|Water was crafted with the same attention to detail and quality that has become the hallmark of Luftgekühlt. The event aims to offer a differentiated experience while maintaining the core values that have made Luftgekühlt so successful. By including water-cooled Porsches, the event provides a more comprehensive view of the brand’s evolution, highlighting the technological advancements and design innovations that have defined Porsche over the decades.

White and brown porsche car in front of a crowd of people with a red barn in the background — Hertz Porsche 963 Hypercar on display for all to see.
Source: Luftgekühlt

One of the key differences between Luftgekühlt and Air|Water is the scope of vehicles on display. While Luftgekühlt is dedicated exclusively to air-cooled Porsches, Air|Water embraces the full spectrum of Porsche history. This includes the early air-cooled models as well as the more modern water-cooled vehicles. By doing so, Air|Water offers a unique opportunity to see the progression of Porsche design and engineering in one place. Attendees can witness firsthand how the brand has evolved while staying true to its core principles of performance, innovation, and style.