A driverless Maserati MC20 hit 197.7 mph at Kennedy Space Center, breaking the autonomous speed record of 192 mph. The AI system, developed by Politico di Milano for the Indy Autonomous Challenge, used the 621-horsepower twin-turbo engine to stress-test self-driving tech for real-world safety.
197.7 mph
Kennedy Space Center
Maserati MC20
621 horsepower
192 mph
A driverless Maserati just smashed the world's autonomous speed record hitting nearly 198 miles per hour. This happened at the Kennedy Space center where a fully autonomous Maserati MC20 hit an incredible 197.7mph without anyone in the driver's seat. But how is this even possible? The Maserati used cutting edge self driving AI developed by Italy's Politico di Milano. Partnering with the Indy Autonomous Challenge. This AI makes real time decisions perfectly managing extreme speeds and challenging track conditions. What's even crazier is the previous record was 192 mph also set by the Indie Autonomous Challenge. But this Maserati blew past it by over 5 mph. The car itself is impressive. Powered by a 621 horsepower twin turbocharged engine, it's usually driven by humans at a much lower speed. But this isn't just about breaking records, it's about stress testing autonomous tech at the highest speeds imaginable to make everyday self driving cars safer and smarter. If autonomous tech can handle nearly 200 miles per hour, imagine how smooth and safe your future commute could be.
