Corvette C6 Convertible (05 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 21 February 2008 Last Updated: 01 December 2009 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. 2.5 out of 5 Other Corvette reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 2.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £57,982 - £60,695 View all new prices Used price range: £14,717 - £54,846 View all used prices Get a Corvette C6 Convertible (05 on) information pack Next steps 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 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. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"There’s no doubt that the 6.0-litre V8 engine is a powerhouse of American muscle. It's described as..." Handling 2.5 out of 5"The Roadster has been well engineered and loses none of the Coupe’s rigidness. Over rough roads,..." Comfort Comfort 3 out of 5"Given the width and general scale of the Corvette, it’s no surprise the Roadster’s interior serves..." Practicality 2.5 out of 5"Of all the cars in the same performance bracket as the Corvette Roadster, the American is probably..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Corvette buyers want for very little with standard equipment including an electrically operated..." Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5"The dash of the Corvette could be accused of being a little plain, but that means it's easy to read..." Costs Running costs 1 out of 5"The Corvette is something of a bargain compared to similar performance cars, but this only offsets..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"As a high performance sports convertible the Corvette Roadster is a high-emission car. It emits..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"The Corvette Roadster comes with twin front and side airbags as standard, and ESP traction control..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"The Corvette’s V8 engine is very strong and unstressed, while the gearboxes are trouble-free too." Buying & Selling Buying new 1.5 out of 5"The Corvette's iconic status has some appeal, and it is well-priced when you compare it against..." Buying used 2.5 out of 5"More accessible than when new, although beware than many Corvettes will have come to the UK through..." Selling 2.5 out of 5"Low volume helps make the Corvette an attractive buy for the handful of enthusiasts in the UK that..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Cars for Sale Search well over a hundred thousand new and used cars for sale across the UK. Find out more Next: Facts & Figures