Why was the Hellcat called too much car for the street? Dodge unleashed it in 2015 with a supercharged V8 producing 707 horsepower, making it the most powerful muscle car ever built at the time. It could shred tires at will and overwhelm inexperienced drivers instantly. On paper it was insane, but that's what made it a sensation. The Hellcat revived the muscle car wars, proving raw horsepower could still terrify in the modern age. | Auto Viral