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 1.5 out of 5 Buying new The Corvette's iconic status has some appeal, and it is well-priced when you compare it against European alternatives with similar performance. However, the Corvette Convertible is left-hand drive only and there are just a handful of official dealers in the UK. 2.5 out of 5 Buying used More accessible than when new, although beware than many Corvettes will have come to the UK through US import specialists and will not be covered by the same warranty conditions as official UK cars. View full gallery 2.5 out of 5 Selling Low volume helps make the Corvette an attractive buy for the handful of enthusiasts in the UK that would be interested. 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 Previous: Safety & Reliability Next: Also Consider