Self-Driving Maserati Sets New Autonomous Speed Record at 197.7 MPH
The record-breaking run at Kennedy Space Center aims to advance AI-driven safety for high-speed highway driving.
- A Maserati MC20 equipped with AI-driven autonomous technology reached a record-breaking speed of 197.7 mph at the Kennedy Space Center.
- The achievement surpassed the previous autonomous speed record of 192.2 mph, set in 2022 by the Indy Autonomous Challenge and PoliMOVE team.
- The project was a collaboration between the Indy Autonomous Challenge and researchers from Italy's Politecnico di Milano, who developed the self-driving software.
- Researchers aim to apply insights from high-speed testing to improve the safety and reliability of autonomous systems in everyday highway scenarios.
- The modified Maserati MC20, powered by a 621-horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine, previously held the record for fastest autonomous production car at 177 mph.