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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Many motorheads, self included, would certainly be interested, but perhaps dissuaded after a short drive highlighted by copious body roll, lackluster power output, teeth-gritting brakes, the smell of unburned gas and long warm-up times before the car was ready to drive.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The functional uses of this active suspension are a little more quotidian – it's designed mainly to counteract acceleration forces and keep the car flat by raising the rear end under acceleration and the front under braking, and counteracting body roll in corners by elevating the outside wheel.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Accordingly, this car’s low stance never sacrifices the comfort factor, still allowing for enough side-to-side body roll and front-to-rear weight transfer to highlight everything great about the 911’s original engineering.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
Joan encourages the men from her spot on the stage, and even attempts a few body rolls herself.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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William Roberson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The functional uses of this active suspension are a little more quotidian – it's designed mainly to counteract acceleration forces and keep the car flat by raising the rear end under acceleration and the front under braking, and counteracting body roll in corners by elevating the outside wheel.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Accordingly, this car’s low stance never sacrifices the comfort factor, still allowing for enough side-to-side body roll and front-to-rear weight transfer to highlight everything great about the 911’s original engineering.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
Joan encourages the men from her spot on the stage, and even attempts a few body rolls herself.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Body roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20roll. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.
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