The black zirconium oxide case evokes the ceramic disc brakes found in Mercedes-Benz AMG cars.

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The company makes industrial disc brakes, for such things as 2.5km lifts taking South African miners to and from their seams, and for a ship's lift on the Yangtse river.

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The suspension is fully independent front and rear, riding on adjustable coilovers, with Wilwood disc brakes that run inboard at the back.

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This week at the New York International Motorcycle Show Ducati also unveiled the 848 Evo Corse Special Edition for the first time ever in the U.S. The bike has Ducati-developed electronics like traction control and quick-shifter features, with the trademark Trellis frame, precision shock absorbers and high-end disc brakes.

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"This is taking my 1966 Mustang and making sure that it has got four-wheel disc brakes, it's got seat belts, it's got all of the things that it ought to have to be responsible, to maintain control over and be able to use and develop these weapons in a safe, secure way, " he explained.

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