Watch Tiff Needell of Fifth Gear race the Lotus Exige 270E TriFuel down a drag strip in his attempt to set a world record for alternative-fueled vehicles.

The Lotus Exige 270E TriFuel can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in just 3.8 secs and then reach a top speed of 158 mph.

Powered by methanol, the Exige 270E TriFuel is the fastest Exige variant ever.