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MP4-27 tech spec

McLaren RacingMP4-27 tech spec

1 February 2012 10:00 (UTC)

MP4-27 :: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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 Automotive & Aerospace Coatings using Sikkens Product

Type

Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y

Capacity

2.4 litres

Cylinders

8

Maximum rpm

18,000

Bank angle

90°

Piston bore maximum

98mm

Number of valves

32

Fuel

ExxonMobil Synergy Racing Fuel (5.75% bio fuel)

Spark plugs

NGK racing spark plugs specially designed for Mercedes-Benz F1 engine

Lubricants

Mobil 1 – combining greater performance, protection and cooling with increased economy and lower emissions

Weight

95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)

Type

Mercedes-Benz

e-Motor

Engine-mounted electrical motor/generator

ESS

Integrated energy storage cells and power electronics

Power

60 kW

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