The 707hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is an impressive and rare machine in an era where V8 engines are seen as the devil in person by environmentalists.

However, thanks to the US market and its muscle car enthusiasts, it’s still possible for our eyes and ears to be enchanted by V8-powered monsters like the Challenger SRT Hellcat, the world’s most powerful muscle car on sale today.

The latest episode of Ignition is dedicated to the Hellcat, with Carlos Lago putting it on the dyno, then driving it on the test track, the road, and doing a standing mile sprint. This is one of the most comprehensive reviews of Dodge’s muscle car, so make sure you hit play on the video posted below.

I’m sorry, but supercars from the future like the BMW i8 will never sound as good as a big V8 with a huge supercharger attached to it – that whine alone is a good enough reason to watch the video.

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