Corvette C6 Coupé (05 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 04 January 2008 Last Updated: 01 December 2009 The Corvette is a rare sight in the UK, but it offers a lot of car for the money. It costs less than a BMW M3, but the Corvette has real supercar pace and presence. The latest C6 model that arrived in 2004 also handles as well as most of its European opposition and offers decent practicality too, although the fact it's left-hand drive only hampers it in the UK. The Z06 was launched at the start of 2006 and ups the ante further with a 7.0-litre V8 engine pumping out 505bhp to put the Corvette right up there with the very quickest cars. 3 out of 5 Other Corvette reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 3 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £50,677 - £68,416 View all new prices Used price range: £13,326 - £59,722 View all used prices Get a Corvette C6 Coupé (05 on) information pack Next steps Affordable and fast, great engine, guaranteed exclusivity Left-hand drive only, lacks quality and sophistication, tiny number of dealers The Corvette is a rare sight in the UK, but it offers a lot of car for the money. It costs less than a BMW M3, but the Corvette has real supercar pace and presence. The latest C6 model that arrived in 2004 also handles as well as most of its European opposition and offers decent practicality too, although the fact it's left-hand drive only hampers it in the UK. The Z06 was launched at the start of 2006 and ups the ante further with a 7.0-litre V8 engine pumping out 505bhp to put the Corvette right up there with the very quickest cars. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"The standard C6 has a meaty 6.0-litre V8 engine, normally driving through a six-speed manual..." Handling 3 out of 5"The C6 has masses of grip thanks to its huge tyres, but there’s also an adept suspension system at..." Comfort Comfort 3 out of 5"The Corvette is a big car, so in theory there should be plenty of interior space. Unfortunately this..." Practicality 2.5 out of 5"One of the Corvette’s big plusses is the amount of space it provides for luggage under that huge..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Both the C6 and Z06 come with plenty of standard equipment, including leather seats with electric..." Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5"The driver is presented with a simple dash on the Corvette and it’s all very easy to read and..." Costs Running costs 1.5 out of 5"The C6 and Z06 are markedly cheaper than most of their competitors with similar performance and..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"The C6 performs miserably on the eco front as would any car offering this kind of performance. With..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"The Corvette offers its owners a taste of jet-fighter technology with its head-up display to show..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"The big V8 engines may produce plenty of power, but they’re under-stressed and proven designs that..." 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, the Corvette is a good alternative choice to the obvious high..." Selling 3 out of 5"Low volume helps make the Corvette an attractive buy for the handful of enthusiasts on 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