body roll
noun
: the side-to-side leaning movement of a turning vehicle
Body roll occurs as a vehicle pitches from side to side in the manner of a yacht on a troubled sea. It can be unnerving. And if the swaying motion is violent enough, it can contribute to loss of vehicle control.—
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The suspension is a nice blend between comfort and sport—the sweet spot where breaks in the asphalt don’t annoy, yet body roll never feels excessive.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Initial laps induced jerky handling and lots of body roll.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
My algorithm turned into just Korean men doing body rolls for a few months.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Standard features also include an adaptive suspension with active hydraulic body roll stabilization and rear-wheel steering to enhance agility and maneuverability.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Initial laps induced jerky handling and lots of body roll.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
My algorithm turned into just Korean men doing body rolls for a few months.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Standard features also include an adaptive suspension with active hydraulic body roll stabilization and rear-wheel steering to enhance agility and maneuverability.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Body roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20roll. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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