McLaren File: 2012

First Formula One team to show there 2012 model was McLaren. With the launch of the MP4-27, the 2012 F1 season has official began!

MP4-27 technical specification
Chassis

• Monocoque: McLaren-moulded carbonfibre composite incorporating front and side impact structures 
• Front suspension: Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement 
• Rear suspension: Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pullrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement 
• Electronics: McLaren Electronic Systems. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, dashboard, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry. 
• Bodywork: Carbon-fibre composite. Separate engine cover, sidepods and floor. Structural nose with integral front wing. 
• Driver-operated drag reduction system
• Tyres: Pirelli P Zero 
• Radio: Kenwood 
• Race wheels: Enkei 
• Brake callipers: Akebono 
• Master cylinders: Akebono 
• Batteries: GS Yuasa Corporation 
• Steering: McLaren power-assisted 
• Instruments: McLaren Electronic Systems 
• Paint solutions: AkzoNobel Car Refinishes using Sikkens products 

Engine

• Type: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z 
• Capacity: 2.4 litres 
• Cylinders: 8 
• Maximum rpm: 18,000 
• Bank angle: 90° 
• Piston bore maximum: 98mm 
• Number of valves: 32 
• Fuel: ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel) 
• Spark plugs: NGK racing spark plugs specially designed for Formula 1 
• Lubricants: Mobil 1 - combining greater performance, protection and cooling with increased economy and lower emissions 
• Weight: 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight) 

KERS Hybrid

• Type: Mercedes-Benz 
• e-Motor: Engine-mounted electrical motor/generator 
• ESS: Integrated energy storage cells and power electronics 
• Power: 60 kW 

Transmission

• Gearbox: McLaren-moulded carbon-fibre composite. 
• Integral rear impact structure 
• Gears: Seven forward and one reverse 
• Gear selection: McLaren seamless shift, hand-operated 
• Clutch: Carbon/carbon, hand-operated 
• Lubricants: Mobil

More Launch Photos here!

Jenson Button

Team	McLaren
Nationality	British
Podiums	43
Points	811
Grand Prix entered	210
World Championships	1
Highest race finish	1 (x12)
Highest grid position	1 (x7)
Date of Birth	19/01/1980
Place of Birth	Frome, Somerset - UK

Lewis Hamilton

Team	McLaren
Nationality	British
Podiums	42
Points	723
Grand Prix entered	90
World Championships	1
Highest race finish	1 (x17)
Highest grid position	1 (x19)
Date of Birth	07/01/1985
Place of Birth	Stevenage