Corvette C6 Convertible (2005-2010) review
At a glance
| Price new | £51,685 - £59,665 |
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| Used prices | £3,955 - £11,823 |
| Road tax cost | £415 - £735 |
| Insurance group | 50 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 314 - 329 miles |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Pros & cons
Great styling, rare sight on UK roads, open-top lets V8 growl be heard
Very stiff ride, left-hand drive only, lacks sophistication, only a handful of dealers
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Overview
The Corvette Roadster may be an iconic sports car in America, but it’s a slow seller in Europe. This is particularly true in the UK where the car is hamstrung by only coming in left-hand drive, which puts off many potential buyers. But there’s no doubting the performance on offer – the 6.0-litre V8 engine delivers 400bhp and an intoxicating noise. In 2007 this was uprated to 6.2-litres and 430bhp, plus the optional automatic gearbox came with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
This car is also the first open-top Corvette with a fully electrically-operated roof, but it lacks the quality and refinement of the best high performance roadsters on the market.
