2012 McLaren MP4-27

[Kevin Cordice]

Oh i hope this car is equal in speed with the RBR..

Or better yet faster

 

[Hampus Andersson]

 

[Chris Jenkins]

Interesting rear package (excuse the expression)

 

[ufunacaoenn]

I do wonder if the rear package ( ) will cause brake overheating as the ducts seem to be quite close.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Simulation of the Mclaren exhaust,

For those of you hoping to seal the diffuser, here is a simulation from n smikle. Please note that the flow is less than 30 m/s when hits the floor. Also this a McLaren simulation, so the outlet is much closer to the wheel. With RB you double the distance and you probably end up with less than 15 m/s. Last year you had the exhaust on the floor with a flow of 230 m/s.​

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Now every little bit helps, but this has now become a very small little bit!​

 

[Markus Neumann]

Is it the speed with which the exhaust fumes are traveling that matters? I always thought it was the heat and therefore the energy stored within them. However, according to that picture there is hardly any warmth left once it reaches the floor. But if it's the speed of the fumes, why aren't they just making the rear more aerodynamically efficient to improve the normal airflow - which is probably faster than 30 m/s?

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Really good question. Can´t say i know the answer to that one though.
Head over to F1Technical, great discussions going on going back and fourth.

 

[Kennett Ylitalo]

Is it the speed with which the exhaust fumes are traveling that matters? I always thought it was the heat and therefore the energy stored within them. However, according to that picture there is hardly any warmth left once it reaches the floor. But if it's the speed of the fumes, why aren't they just making the rear more aerodynamically efficient to improve the normal airflow - which is probably faster than 30 m/s?

Heated gases exert less drag but also less downforce. Cooler gases produce greater effect and density. The temps are siginificantly lowered when those fumes hit the airstream. The volume of air coming from exhaust are related to the engine air intake above the driver, they are not the same but it gives some indication of possible air volume available. Last year they could direct that flow more precisely, now they have to aim it from farther away. It's like pistol shooting versus sniping. I was afraid of this when i saw the new FIA exhaust tip rule (no, i couldn't see the solutions but now the regulations are much more clearer we all can see them...)... Just stick them to be the absolute last thing.. So that the car counting from the back is exhaust, crash structure, rear wing...

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Some pictures of this beauty high-res of course!

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Here it´s also obvious where Mclaren wants to aim their exhausts.. At the same place as Red Bull.
Notice the heat-reflective tape.

Looks a bit cleaner then the RBR as some already mentioned on F1T.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

 

[Kennett Ylitalo]

Those sidepod inlets are gorgeus.. This would be great looking car even without platypusses on other boxes.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Yea the squared of sidepod inlets are really neat i have to say
their exhaust seems to be the best possible solution as well. Pretty impressive as they more or less haven´t changed a thing on it since launch.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

New stuff!

Obvious nose job but notice the winglets on the sidepod. Also front wing is new.

 

[Xosé Estrada]

The older one looked better

 

[Hampus Andersson]

 

[Kevin Cordice]

with this year's MP-27 the lower front nose seem to give a increase in visibility and better averaging

 

[Hampus Andersson]

New engine cover,

old

Notice the curve at the bottom, new

old

 

[Hampus Andersson]

new exhaust layout.

 

[Markus Neumann]

Such a letdown after the huge "inverted U-shaped sidepods" hype

Nonetheless, the rear part of them is quite sexy and big performance upgrades don't necessarily have to be flashy.

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Still, I would have loved to see something new and exotic :-/