The most noticeable change of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 2012 season between last year and the new MP4-27 is at the rear, where tighter rear carbon-fiber composite body shaping has been designed to meet the new-for-2012 exhaust rules, whilst smoothing airflow to and from the coolant and oil radiators.

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 2012 Driver

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team with the strong driver pairing of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton for the third year running in 2012.

MP4-27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 2012 Season

Monocoque: McLaren-moulded carbon fiber 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-fiber 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
Brakes: Akebono
Batteries: GS Yuasa Corporation
Steering: McLaren power-assisted
Instruments: McLaren Electronic Systems
Paint: AkzoNobel Car Refinishes using Sikkens products
Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z
Capacity: 2.4 liters
Cylinders: 90 degree V-8
Maximum rpm: 18,000
Piston bore: 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
Weight: 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)
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

KERS Hybrid of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 2012

Type: Mercedes-Benz e-Motor, Engine-mounted electrical motor/generator, integrated energy storage cells and power electronics
Power: 60 kW
via gizmag.com