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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On a fast run through Palos Verdes, Singer’s suspension setup is not too firm for a comfortable stint on the 110 freeway, but the dampers allow just the right amount of body roll while hauling through corners.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Magnetic ride control, standard on Premier and High Country models and offers on RST and Z71 models, will ‘read’ the road to smooth the ride and reduce pitch and body roll.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
On the rough roads around Santa Monica airport, the 4 provides ride quality that’s supple yet firm, with minimal body roll and no crashiness over bad pavement, and even without dual-pane glass, the cabin is super quiet.
—Daniel Golson, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2023
Wheel size also is worth noting, as the standard 17- and optional 18-inchers provide a slightly more compliant ride over bumps at the expense of body roll in corners.
—Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 11 July 2023
Through a series of broad sweepers and a few tighter corners, the chassis holds smooth and steady with nearly zero body roll.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2023
Even moderately keen cornering produces body roll and would bring doubtless admonition from the rear seats.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
Once in the zone, just point and go—but prepare for even harder acceleration and braking as confidence builds and builds, while perfect hints of body roll communicate every millimeter of balance shifting along the way.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2023
Past road-going cars from Lotus used extremely stiff springs to prevent body roll while cornering, which resulted in a harsh and uncompromising ride.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2023
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Magnetic ride control, standard on Premier and High Country models and offers on RST and Z71 models, will ‘read’ the road to smooth the ride and reduce pitch and body roll.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
On the rough roads around Santa Monica airport, the 4 provides ride quality that’s supple yet firm, with minimal body roll and no crashiness over bad pavement, and even without dual-pane glass, the cabin is super quiet.
—Daniel Golson, The Verge, 14 Nov. 2023
Wheel size also is worth noting, as the standard 17- and optional 18-inchers provide a slightly more compliant ride over bumps at the expense of body roll in corners.
—Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 11 July 2023
Through a series of broad sweepers and a few tighter corners, the chassis holds smooth and steady with nearly zero body roll.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2023
Even moderately keen cornering produces body roll and would bring doubtless admonition from the rear seats.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
Once in the zone, just point and go—but prepare for even harder acceleration and braking as confidence builds and builds, while perfect hints of body roll communicate every millimeter of balance shifting along the way.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2023
Past road-going cars from Lotus used extremely stiff springs to prevent body roll while cornering, which resulted in a harsh and uncompromising ride.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2023
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“Body roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20roll. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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