The PoliMOVE-MSU team, part of the performance division of AIDA – Artificial Intelligence Driving Autonomous – Politecnico di Milano, led by Prof. Sergio Matteo Savaresi from the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, has set a new speed record for an autonomous vehicle, reaching 318 km/h (197.7 mph).

This remarkable achievement was accomplished with a Maserati MC20 Coupé at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility of the Kennedy Space Center, during an event organized by the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC). It was at this very location in April 2022 that the team had already set the previous record of 309.3 km/h with an IAC AV-21 race car.

This milestone represents a major step forward in high-speed autonomous driving development, demonstrating how the knowledge gained from autonomous racing can be transferred to road cars.
The Indy Autonomous Challenge’s Maserati MC20 Coupé, driven by the robo-driver developed by Politecnico di Milano, already held the record as the fastest autonomous production car, having reached 285 km/h (177 mph) at the Piacenza Military Airbase in November 2024. Once again, the vehicle has pushed its limits, showcasing the excellence of Italian innovation and technology.

Following the record-breaking test, a second Maserati MC20 Cielo convertible continued its journey in the United States, joining the convoy of the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida. This vehicle, developed by Politecnico di Milano, had already made history during the 2023 edition of the legendary 1000 Miglia, covering approximately 60 km in autonomous driving mode across Italy. Now, it will take to the roads of the United States, further highlighting the excellence of Italian research.