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Maserati has achieved a major milestone in autonomous driving. A self-driving prototype of the MC20 supercar reached a record speed of 197.7 mph.
This one-of-a-kind prototype was developed with Politecnico di Milano, a top Italian university, and was tested at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Maserati MC20 Breaking the Previous Record
The Maserati MC20 prototype beat the previous record of 192.8 mph, set in 2022 by an Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) race car.
The test was conducted on the Space Shuttle landing strip, where the MC20 nearly matched the 202 mph top speed of its production version.
How the Self-Driving Tech Works
The car was controlled by advanced AI software developed by students at Politecnico di Milano. The goal was to test how self-driving systems handle extreme speeds and react to challenges on the track.
Why High-Speed Testing is Important
🚗 Checks AI stability at high speeds
⚙️ Tests how fast the car reacts to obstacles
🛣 Improves future self-driving safety in cities
Stellantis is Bringing Self-Driving to Everyday Cars
Maserati’s parent company, Stellantis, is working on a self-driving system called STLA AutoDrive, set to launch in 2025.
What This Means for Drivers:
✅ Hands-off driving in certain conditions
✅ Drivers can read emails or texts while the car drives
✅ Future updates could allow speeds up to 59 mph
Currently, the only Level 3 self-driving system in the U.S. is Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot, available in California and Nevada.
Maserati MC20 Prototype Specifications
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What This Means for the Future
Maserati’s record-breaking test shows that self-driving cars aren’t just about convenience—they can also be fast and powerful.
With STLA AutoDrive launching in 2025, Stellantis is bringing this technology to everyday drivers. 🚀
