An empty Maserati MC20 driven by an AI system recently set a new autonomous-vehicle speed record when it reached a blistering 197.7 mph (318 kph).The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Doing well to keep themselves in the news, Maserati just recently jumped into the exciting realm of breaking world records, setting a new top speed for autonomously driven cars with its renowned MC20 supercar.

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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 Indy Autonomous Challenge Maserati MC20 Coupe set the documented record speed of 197.7 mph with no human in the car. The post Maserati MC20 sets autonomous world speed record with Indy Autonomous Challenge appeared first on The Manual.

Maserati has set a world record with its driverless MC20 Coupe, which autonomously reached 197.7 miles per hour at a Florida racing event last week.