Engine Start sound effects, from a supercar barking into life to a rusty old van coughing awake. Cold starts on a vintage tractor. Jets spooling up with that rising whine. Small stuff too, like golf carts and RC cars. Recorded inside and out, so the start can match wherever the camera sits.
Libraries
112
Publishers
35
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$9.99 to $1,199
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Cessna Aerobat 150K sound effects spanning 41 files of flybys, takeoffs and landings from ground and plane perspectives, ground taxiing, idle, plus cockpit button, handbrake and door Foley, recorded at 192 kHz.
Bombard Explorer motorboat sound effects powered by a 4-stroke Yamaha outboard, covering start-ups, idle, RPM ranges, acceleration, deceleration, shutdowns, and hull water impacts across 335 stereo files at 96kHz/24-bit.
Toyota Fortuner sound effects featuring a 2.8L turbo diesel driving on gravel and dirt, recorded from four simultaneous perspectives including interior, exhaust, engine, and tire, alongside vehicle foley.
This collection of 497 sound effects features the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and Z750, covering driving maneuvers, pass-bys, startups, revs, idle, and various handling foleys.
This library provides 455 motorcycle sound effects from the Honda CB500F and CB750 Hornet, capturing startups, accelerations, pass-bys, idle, handling, and detailed mechanical sounds.
This sound library contains driving, foley, mechanical, and electrical sound effects. Files are recorded at 32bit, 192 kHz, available in wav format and also offered in UCS.
A collection of high-resolution 32bit, 192 kHz wav files featuring driving, foley, mechanical, and electrical sound effects, recorded with professional microphones and UCS-compatible.
Raw, trackside sound effects capture authentic Formula 1 and 2 Stock Car racing action, featuring dynamic pass-bys, engine revs, and varied commentary across 59+ minutes of high-quality recordings.
Featuring 150 golf cart sound effects recorded at 96kHz/24-bit stereo, this collection captures authentic movements across various surfaces, including loops and multiple perspective recordings.
Meticulously recorded RC car sound effects featuring 50 high-resolution stereo clips, from travel loops to mechanical actions, captured at professional 96kHz/24-bit quality.
Meticulously recorded sound effects capture a 2019 Ford Mustang GT's powerful V8 engine from multiple angles, featuring onboard and exterior perspectives, along with Ambisonic cabin recordings and vehicle operations.
Meticulously recorded sound effects capture a vintage 1695 Porsche 356's character through multiple perspectives, featuring engine, interior, and exterior recordings alongside Ambisonic captures and comprehensive vehicle movements.
Sound effects library featuring a 2010 Arctic Cat 650 H1 ATV. Recorded at 32bit 192kHz via Zoom F6 with Rode NTG5, Lom Usi Pros, and EM258 microphones.
Detailed nautical sound effects captured from multiple angles, featuring sailing equipment, wooden boat mechanics, hull resonance, and water ambience recorded using professional microphones.
An engine start has a shape. The starter churns until the engine catches, then the revs flare before settling into an Engine Idle. Each vehicle does it differently. A cold vintage tractor coughs and clatters for ages. A supercar is done in a snarl. Many of these libraries record starts from several perspectives, Onboard and outside, and pair them with the matching shutdown, so a scene can open and close on the same engine. Starts are short but they matter. They tell the audience what kind of vehicle it is before it moves.
