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.