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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