Corvette C6 Convertible (05 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
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

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CO2 g/km

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Standard Trim

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

6.0 V8 2d

£52,620

310

15%

£1,578

£3,157

£1,578

£3,157

6.0 V8 2d Auto

£51,647

293

15%

£1,549

£3,098

£1,549

£3,098

6.0 V8 2d Auto (06)

£55,120

309

15%

£1,653

£3,307

£1,653

£3,307

6.2 V8 2d

£56,897

316

15%

£1,707

£3,414

£1,707

£3,414

6.2 V8 2d Auto

£59,610

317

15%

£1,788

£3,576

£1,788

£3,576