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Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Maserati's AI-driven supercar shatters speed records
On top of making some sexy cars, Maserati is now dabbling in world records, as well. Their MC20 supercar just became the world's fastest autonomous vehicle, reaching a top speed of 197.7 mph without a human at the helm. The previous record of 192.8 mph was set by the Indy Autonomous Challenge and PoliMOVE, a team from the performance division of Artificial Intelligence Driving Autonomous of Politecnico di Milano, at the same location in April 2022 with an IAC AV-21 racecar. That same PoliMOVE team developed the AI driver software that piloted Maserati's record-breaking supercar. For reference, the Maserati MC20 sports a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that makes 621 horsepower and has a top speed of 202 run was done in collaboration with the Indy Autonomous Challenge, the Italian university Politecnico di Milano, as well as the newly established 1000 Miglia Experience Florida. The four partners took the MC20 to the fabled Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a 2.8-mile-long runway that is an absolute godsend for any top speed runs. 'These world speed records are much more than just a showcase of future technology; we are pushing AI-driver software and robotics hardware to the absolute edge. Doing so with a streetcar is helping transition the learnings of autonomous racing to enable safe, secure, sustainable, high-speed autonomous mobility on highways', said Paul Mitchell, CEO of Indy Autonomous Challenge and Aidoptation BV. After the autonomous high-speed run, a Maserati MC20 Cielo went on to participate in the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida. This same MC20 Cielo was part of the Italian 1000 Miglia in 2023 where it drove approximately 60 kilometers (about 37 miles) in autonomous may seem strange to test how fast a robot can drive a car, but as it turns out, there is a lot of thought behind the process. The goal of high-speed tests is to evaluate the behavior of robo-drivers in extreme conditions. These AI systems have been tested in production vehicles at legal road speeds in the Indy Autonomous Challenge races since 2021," said Prof. Sergio Matteo Savaresi, the Scientific Director of the project and Director of the Department of Electronics, Information, and Bioengineering at the Politecnico di Milano. "The AIDA team used this test to push the boundaries of autonomous driving, improving safety and reliability. Conducted in controlled environments without a human driver, the test assesses the AI's stability, robustness, and reaction time, ultimately enhancing safety for low-speed urban mobility situations.'The frequent developments in self-driving technology are nothing short of astonishing. Perhaps, at this rate, full self-driving will actually become what its name claims to be. That said, we really hope the autonomous driving trend doesn't fully extend to supercars. While we understand that using them as test beds to prove what your technology is capable of makes sense, part of the reason for owning a supercar is the joy of driving it. We imagine Maserati knows all about that, though. View the 17 images of this gallery on the original article Love reading Autoblog? Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get exclusive articles, insider insights, and the latest updates delivered right to your inbox. Click here to sign up now!
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Maserati Sets Self-Driving Car World Speed Record in AI-Driven MC20
Maserati's MC20 supercar racked up a fair bit of acclaim when it launched back in 2021, but now, it's entered the record books for an unexpected reason: the MC20 has become the world's fastest autonomous vehicle. Piloted solely by artificial intelligence driver software, the car hit a top speed of 197.7 mph — 4.9 mph faster than any self-driving car has ever gone before. The record-breaking feat was done at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility, a.k.a. the LLF, located at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. At 2.8 miles in length, the LLF has one of the longest runways in the world, which makes it the perfect place to test top speed runs. (Just ask John Hennessey.) Hence why the Indy Autonomous Challenge, or IAC, chose the LLF for the site of this top speed challenge, which was a collaboration with Italian university Politecnico di Milano, Maserati and the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida. 'These world speed records are much more than just a showcase of future technology; we are pushing AI-driver software and robotics hardware to the absolute edge," Paul Mitchell, CEO of IAC, said in a statement. "Doing so with a streetcar is helping transition the learnings of autonomous racing to enable safe, secure, sustainable, high-speed autonomous mobility on highways." The Maserati MC20 Coupe is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 621 horsepower. According to the carmaker, the top speed of the car with a human driver on board is 202 mph. The fact that an AI-powered robo-driver got so close to the top speed of the MC20 Coupe is a rather staggering achievement. A Maserati MC20 Cielo convertible was also on hand, joining in the convoy of cars taking part in the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida rally. This particular example was otablen because it's the same car drove in the 2023 edition of the historical 1000 Miglia race in Italy, where it traveled approximately 60 kilometers (about 37 miles) in autonomous mode. Autonomous driving on a flat, straight, empty runway is one thing; navigating public roads is something else entirely. Either way, that technology seems to be getting closer to production every single day. That said, the thrill of a Maserati comes from actually driving it, right? You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Maserati MC20 Goes Almost 200 MPH With No Driver
A student team from Italy set an autonomous speed record in Florida. They used a Maserati MC20 to go 197.7 mph without a driver. Another MC20 then drove on public roads. A fully autonomous Maserati MC20—i.e. one without a driver or even a remote operator—just went 197.7 mph on a 2.8-mile-long landing strip in Florida once used by the space shuttle. The record was set by the Artificial Intelligence Driving Autonomous (AIDA) team of the Politecnico di Milano from Italy (which explains the Maserati). The actual run was part of the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida, a recreation of the famous race across Italy, a version of which was held for the first time in Florida last week. The 1000 Miglia stopped at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral as part of its tour across the Sunshine State. The 197.7-mph run surpassed the previously held record for an autonomous car of 192.8 mph, set by Indy Autonomous Challenge and PoliMOVE at the same location in April 2022 with another driverless car, an open-wheeled IAC AV-21 racecar of the kind seen in the Indy Autonomous Challenge. 'The achievement represents a huge leap forward in high-speed autonomous driving development and showcases how the learnings of high-speed autonomous racing can transfer to street cars,' organizers said. It wasn't just about the speed record, though. 'These world speed records are much more than just a showcase of future technology; we are pushing AI-driver software and robotics hardware to the absolute edge,' said Paul Mitchell, CEO of the Indy Autonomous Challenge and AIdoptation BV. 'Doing so with a street car is helping transition the learnings of autonomous racing to enable safe, secure, sustainable, high-speed autonomous mobility on highways.' Perhaps even more impressive, once the autonomous MC20 coupe set the speed record, an autonomous MC20 Cielo (the convertible version) then joined the 1000 Miglia Florida cars for part of their jaunt across the state. An earlier such autonomous outing by the car completed 37 miles in the 1000 Miglia in Italy. 'The 1000 Miglia has never been just a race; it is a journey through history, a symbol of innovation, and a tribute to Italian automotive excellence,' said Massimo Cicatiello, president of EGAUSA, the organizer of the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida. 'Seeing a Maserati MC20—an icon of Italian design and performance—pushing the limits with artificial intelligence is proof that tradition and future can coexist. This first edition in Florida marks the beginning of a new chapter for the 1000 Miglia, bridging the gap between heritage and the frontiers of innovation.' Now, if they can just get my 1961 Lancia Appia to start, I'll really be impressed. Do you think AI is going to be driving cars in five years? Please comment below.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Maserati Breaks World Land Speed Record For Autonomously Driven Cars
Maserati Breaks World Land Speed Record For Autonomously Driven Cars. Researchers from the Politecnico di Milano university have broken the world speed record for an autonomously driven car. They teamed up with Maserati and the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida to break the record at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The record was set at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) at the Kennedy Space Center. The Indy Autonomous Challenge Maserati MC20 Coupé, guided by artificial intelligence from Politecnico di Milano and modified to operate autonomously, reached 197.7 mph (318 km/h) without a human driver on board. This achievement surpasses the previous autonomous vehicle speed record of 192.8 mph, also set by the Indy Autonomous Challenge and PoliMOVE at the same location in April 2022 with an IAC AV-21 race car. The breakthrough marks a significant step forward in high-speed autonomous driving.
South China Morning Post
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Maserati sets new record for fastest self-driving car as autonomous systems get smarter
Maserati's MC20 already has a reputation for being an exceedingly fast car, and now a one-off version has set a speed record with no one at the wheel. Advertisement The prototype was clocked at a top speed of 318km/h (198mph) at an exhibition run during the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida event, which visited Cape Canaveral, in the US state of Florida, at the end of February. The car set the self-driving record at the space shuttle landing strip at Kennedy Space Centre, the same location where the previous record of 310.2km/h was set by a modified Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) racing car in 2022. The new record is just short of the MC20's regular top speed of 325km/h using a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine which turns out 621 horsepower. The robot Maserati uses software developed by students at Milan University's Artificial Intelligence Driving Autonomous unit. The project aim was to see how self-driving software performs in a production vehicle under extreme driving conditions. Advertisement Maserati, owned by the world's third-largest carmaker, Stellantis, has struggled for profitability in recent years despite the Italian brand's iconic status.
