When it comes to sustainable car choices, most people don't think of a 5.0-litre V8 muscle car. The British Motor Show is hoping to change perceptions by running a Ford Mustang for six months using Coryton 'Sustain' biofuel to see if an old-school muscle car can clean up its act.

Using Sustain – a second-generation biofuel that uses agricultural waste such as straw or by-products from farming, food production or forestry, recycling carbon from the atmosphere – the team behind the show will be running the 5.0-litre V8 Ford Mustang, covering over 1,000 miles a month promoting the event around the UK.

As well as using the Sustain fuel, the 'Sustainable V8 Project' Mustang will also be run on sustainable oils, use eco tyres and will be maintained using reuseable service parts or second-life spare parts when needed.

“Let’s make one thing clear from the outset – we’re big fans of electric cars, they are the future for sustainable motoring...