McLaren MP4/27: 2012 F1 Car Specs & Stats

McLaren MP4/27
2012 Formula 1 car

McLaren MP4/27

3rd in standings | McLaren car

7
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
8
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
13
Podiums
378
Points

Car Profile

Team McLaren
Season2012
Constructors'P3 378 pts
Races20 (40 starts)
DesignersDoug McKiernan Head of aerodynamicsNeil Oatley Chief designerPaddy Lowe Technical directorTim Goss Technical director
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Drivers of the McLaren MP4/27

4 Lewis Hamilton LewisHamilton P4 4 wins · 190 pts
3 Jenson Button JensonButton P5 3 wins · 188 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix20
Race Starts40
Wins7 (17.5%)
Poles8
Podiums13 (32.5%)
Fastest Laps3
Points Finishes28
Points378
Retirements7 (17.5%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineMercedes FO 108
2.4 V8
Also poweredForce India VJM05, Mercedes W03
TyresPirelli

Key Car Landmarks

Race2012 Australian F1 Grand Prix2012 AUS F1 GP2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP
Pole2012 Australian F1 Grand Prix2012 AUS F1 GP Hamilton2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP Hamilton
Win2012 Australian F1 Grand Prix2012 AUS F1 GP Button2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP Button
Podium2012 Australian F1 Grand Prix2012 AUS F1 GP Button2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP Button
Points2012 Australian F1 Grand Prix2012 AUS F1 GP Button2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP Button
Fastest lap2012 Australian F1 Grand Prix2012 AUS F1 GP Button2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP Hamilton

2012 Finishing Positions

1st 7
2nd 3
3rd 3
4th 3
5th 4
6th 1
8th 4
9th 1
10th 2
14th 1
16th 2
18th 1
19th 1
DNF 7
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2012 Race by Race

20 Grands Prix
Lewis Hamilton
3338851198DNF1DNF1DNF5104DNF1DNF
Jenson Button
11421891616810261DNF24DNF5451

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Lewis Hamilton driving his McLaren MP4-27 with open DRS

McLarens' F1 car for 2012

Technical specifications McLaren MP4-27 F1 car

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.
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

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

Engine

Designation: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z
Configuration: 2.4l 90° V8, naturally aspirated
Maximum rpm: 18,000
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: Supplied by Mercedes-Benz with engine-mounted electrical motor/generator. Integrated energy storage cells and power electronics

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McLaren MP4/27: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the McLaren MP4/27?
McLaren raced the McLaren MP4/27 in the 2012 Formula 1 season, finishing 3rd in the constructors' championship with 378 points.
Who drove the McLaren MP4/27?
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button drove the McLaren MP4/27 in 2012.
How many races did the McLaren MP4/27 win?
The McLaren MP4/27 won 7 of the 20 Grands Prix it entered in 2012, with 8 pole positions and 13 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the McLaren MP4/27?
The McLaren MP4/27 used the Mercedes FO 108, a 2.4 V8 engine.