SAE J986-2013
Sound Level for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks

Standard No.

SAE J986-2013

Release Date

2013

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2018-08

Replace By

SAE J986-2018

Latest

SAE J986-2018

Scope

This SAE Standard establishes the test procedure, environment, and instrumentation for determining the exterior sound level for passenger cars, multipurpose vehicles, and light trucks having a gross vehicle mass rating of 4540 kg or less. The test procedure is characterized by having fixed initial conditions, i.e., an as-specified initial vehicle speed and gear selection at a fixed start point on the test site. Full-throttle acceleration and closed-throttle deceleration of the vehicle are included in this procedure. Sound levels determined in accordance with this document are dependent on the performance capability of the test vehicle, as influenced by powe

SAE J986-2013 Referenced Document

• SAE J1349-2011 Engine Power Test Code Spark Ignition and Compression ignition As Installed Net Power Rating
• SAE J184-1998 (R) Qualifying a Sound Data Acquisition System

SAE J986-2013 history

• 2018 SAE J986-2018 Sound Level for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
• 2013 SAE J986-2013 Sound Level for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
• 1998 SAE J986-1998 Sound Level for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
• 1994 SAE J986-1994 SOUND LEVEL FOR PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS
• 1988 SAE J986-1988 Sound Level for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
• 1981 SAE J986-1981 Sound Level for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
• 1976 SAE J986B-1976 SOUND LEVEL FOR PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS
• 1972 SAE J986A-1972 SOUND LEVEL FOR PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS
• 1970 SAE J986A-1970 SOUND LEVEL FOR PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS
• 1967 SAE J986-1967 SOUND LEVEL FOR PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS