Muscle cars break the 700-horsepower barrier

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As if it were the 1960s all over again, Detroit automakers are pushing horsepower in what's left of their muscle car lineups to new heights.

But having just announced 700 horsepower in a production car, some experts question whether it's more power than most potential buyers can handle.

The bar was raised last week by Chrysler Group's Dodge, which announced that a special version of the Challenger will spit out 707 horsepower for the first time in a production car. Ford Motor and General Motors' Chevrolet are already within striking distance:

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