The McLaren MP4-27 was a car designed by McLaren for the 2012 Formula One Season. The drivers were Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. It was lauched on the 1st February at McLaren's team base at Woking, Surrey. The car made its first proper track appearance on February 7 for the 2012 Jerez Test at Jerez de la Frontera. The car was powered by a Mercedes-Benz V8 engine.