Maserati has taken autonomous driving to the extreme, setting a new speed record with a driverless MC20 Cielo. In collaboration with Politecnico di Milano and Italy’s National Center for Sustained Mobility, the AI-powered supercar reached an astonishing 197.7 mph at the Kennedy Space Center, surpassing previous benchmarks for autonomous vehicles.
This feat marks a significant leap from the prior record of 177 mph set by a driverless MC20 coupe in 2024. The MC20 Cielo used AI developed by PoliMOVE-MSU to navigate the high-speed run, coming close to the production model’s 202-mph top speed.
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Maserati is now taking the autonomous MC20 Cielo on tour in the U.S. as part of the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida. With AI-powered performance reaching new heights, this could pave the way for advancements in driver-assist technologies in both road and motorsport applications.
