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Car Sound Effects

Car sound effects for the gearheads, the filmmakers, and the sound designers who know what a car should really sound like. They cover everything from subtle door clicks to full-throttle growls. Need a sharp horn? A satisfying door close? Or maybe a revving engine to build tension? You'll find it here, along with rich driving recordings that feel like you're riding shotgun.

Libraries
443
Publishers
47
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$7 to $1,199
FiltersAll 443 libraries in Car VehiclesFilter by the spec, not just the subjectRecorded or designed, sample rate, bit depth, channel format, embedded metadata and file count. Narrow it down before you download anything.
Recorded or designed
RecordedDesigned

Recorded means captured in the field or a studio. Designed means built from other material.

Sample rate
44.1 kHz48 kHz96 kHz192 kHz
Bit depth
16-bit24-bit32-bit
Channel format
MonoStereoM/SSurroundAmbisonic

Mono for 3D positional audio. Ambisonic and surround for immersive mixes.

Embedded metadata
Tagged for Soundminer or UCSUntagged

Soundminer and UCS fields written into the files.

Number of files
Under 5050 to 150150 to 500500 to 1,0001,000 to 2,5002,500 and up
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Zastava CarsKrampfstadt Studio
192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Zastava car sound effects covering ten Yugoslavian and Serbian vehicles from 1955 to 2006, with driving and revving from engine, exhaust and interior perspectives plus interior and exterior foley.
2,101 files · 17 GB · Metadata
Was $674.00, now $350.00
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Compact Cars 3Krampfstadt Studio
192 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Lada Riva and BMW 1 Series sound effects featuring phase-aligned engine bay, exhaust and interior perspectives, steady RPM holds, pass-bys and door, window and switchgear Foley.
2,385 files · 22.8 GB · Metadata
Was $710.00, now $350.00
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Brown Bird GeneralMayer Sound, Inc
48 to 96 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A professional library of sound effects for film, television, and media, containing ambiences, Foley, impacts, and a range of detailed design elements.
451 files · 17.16 GB · Metadata
Was $80.00, now $40.00
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Unique Racing Vehicles344 SFX
48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This library of vehicle sound effects features SUVs, motorbikes, and race cars captured on live film sets, including engine revs, accelerations, pass-bys, and race ambiences.
132 files · 5.10 GB · Metadata
Was $49.00, now $19.60
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Speed EnginesRawAmbience
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A sound effects library featuring 25 engine and 77 pass-by sounds. Includes roaring, revving, and accelerating sounds across various vehicle types from muscle cars to motorcycles.
102 files · 215 MB
$10.00
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Traffic Pass Bys Vol. 1344 SFX
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Comprehensive traffic sound effects library capturing various vehicle pass-bys on British roads, featuring high-quality recordings suitable for environmental sound design and creative processing.
58 files · 984 MB · Metadata
Was $20.00, now $8.00
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Lamborghini Huracan 2014Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Comprehensive sound effects library featuring 340 recordings of a Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4, capturing both interior and exterior perspectives through 32 synchronized audio channels during various driving scenarios.
340 files · 21.98 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Range Rover 4.4 SDV8Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround.
This comprehensive vehicle sound library captures a 2019 Range Rover's sound effects from multiple angles, featuring engine, interior, and exterior recordings, alongside Ambisonic captures and custom mixes.
424 files · 39.02 GB · Metadata
$99.00
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Vehicle EssentialsSonic Bat
192 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Ambisonic B.
This comprehensive collection features over 1500 car-related sound effects, including detailed foley recordings and ambisonic takes from three distinct vehicles, capturing everything from dashboard controls to engine revs.
1,578 files · 18.4 GB · Metadata
Was $50.00, now $30.00
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Cadillac El Dorado 1970RodjaAlbus
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This vintage Corolla sound collection features comprehensive engine audio, drive-bys, and sound effects from multiple angles, plus detailed interior elements like leather creaks and mechanical operations.
48 files · 506 MB
$25.00
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Corvette C7chupapsound
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Commanding V8 sound effects capture the Corvette C7's raw power through 22 authentic samples, featuring drifts, rolling passes, and engine start-stops with rich, meticulously detailed audio.
22 files · 222 MB · Metadata
$10.00
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Cars | Mad Mustang MercurySoundBits
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S.
Contains 973 multi-channel sound effects of a Ford Mustang Mercury, including engine sounds, gear transitions, mechanical textures, revs, and a variety of driving performances.
973 files · 14.26 GB · Metadata
Was $55.00, now $44.00
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Lamborghini Revuelto 2024Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Inside this extensive collection, 373 high-quality sound effects capture every aspect of the Italian hybrid supercar, from its thunderous V12 engine to subtle interior details across 25 recording perspectives.
373 files · 52.35 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Volkswagen Polo TsiVadi Sound
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
An extensive collection of 141 stereo recordings capturing authentic mechanical and electrical sound effects from a VW Polo, including drive-bys, engine operations, and interior cabin acoustics.
141 files · 2.7 GB · Metadata
Was $39.00, now $25.35
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Porsche 997 GT3 RS 2008Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive sound effects library captures a Porsche GT3 RS through 25 audio channels, featuring exterior pass-bys, interior cabin recordings, and detailed engine/exhaust perspectives from multiple positions.
146 files · 15.31 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Camaro Race Car built 2001Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Featuring both interior and exterior sound effects, this comprehensive NASCAR stock car library captures a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro V8 from multiple angles during various driving conditions.
194 files · 22.47 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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Dodge Viper GTS 2014Pole Position
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
A comprehensive V10 engine sound effects collection featuring synchronized onboard and exterior recordings, capturing the raw power of a modified 2014 Dodge Viper GTS through various speeds and maneuvers.
165 files · 13.04 GB · Metadata
Was $249.00, now $186.75
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CARS | Mercedes E 53 AMGSoundBits
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Detailed Mercedes E 53 AMG sound effects capture interior controls, exterior elements, and dynamic driving sequences through six microphones, offering versatile engine and exhaust recordings.
179 files · 2.56 GB · Metadata
Was $45.00, now $22.50
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Fiat Panda, Type 169Stephan Marche
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Surround.
This compact vehicle sound library captures both engine and exhaust sounds from a well-used Fiat, plus detailed sound effects of interior components like doors, switches, and wipers.
159 files · 4.7 GB · Metadata
$49.00
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BMW M5 E39Pole Position
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono.
Authentic BMW M5 V8 engine sound effects captured from various driving scenarios, featuring detailed idle, acceleration, deceleration, gear-free revving, and horn recordings from multiple angles.
7 files · 1.3 GB · Metadata
Was $99.00, now $74.25
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The Porsche 911 GT3echo | collective
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Professional recordings capture the distinctive sound effects of the 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 R, featuring 13-channel captures of its rear-mounted 4.0L flat-six engine, sequential transmission, and track performance.
270 files · 8.03 GB · Metadata
$50.00
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The Ford PrefectJohn
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Through carefully captured sound effects, this collection presents authentic recordings of a vintage 1960 Ford Prefect, featuring essential driving scenarios and mechanical operations.
19 files · 278 MB · Metadata
$10.00
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Tesla M3 - FXIvo Vicic
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Tesla Model 3 sound effects featuring interior and exterior recordings of acceleration, pass-bys, horns, doors, and room tones, captured in mono, stereo, and multichannel configurations at 24-bit/96kHz.
83 files · 1.06 GB · Metadata
Was $39.00, now $34.00
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Toyota Fortuner Asphalt & TarTheWorkRoom
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD6 sound effects featuring onboard and exterior recordings of asphalt driving maneuvers, pass-bys, idles, and vehicle foley, captured across simultaneous interior, engine, exhaust, and tire perspectives.
166 files · 1.4 GB · Metadata
Was $99.00, now $79.00
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It's a solid starting point for any car-centric scene. And if you're after more nuance, next door there's Traffic Ambience, Vehicles, Mechanism Vehicles, Tire Vehicles, and Truck, Van & SUV.

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Where do I start?

Tell us what you are making and we will narrow it down for you. Or start from a recordist whose work you already know. Some release here and nowhere else.

Can I use these commercially?

Yes. One licence covers commercial use, including client work, broadcast and games. No subscription, and nothing expires.

Film, games, audiobooks, all of it?

All of it. The licence does not care what you are making. Audiobooks, podcasts, film, television, games, theatre, advertising, installations.

Do you accept AI-generated sounds?

No. Every library here was recorded or designed by people. We do not accept generated audio from publishers.

How do I know a sound is in there before I pay?

Libraries publish a full tracklist, linked on the library page, and you can play the previews first. Still not sure? Ask us and we will check for you.

Will the files work with my setup?

Everything is WAV. 4,219 libraries carry embedded metadata for Soundminer and UCS, and the sample rate, bit depth and channel format are shown on the library page before you open it.

Where are the full licence terms?

On the licence page, in full, before you buy. Studio and multi-seat terms are there too.

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