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Corvette C6 Convertible review

2005 - 2010 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

At a glance

Price new £51,685 - £59,665
Used prices £4,260 - £13,321
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

PROS

Great styling, rare sight on UK roads, open-top lets V8 growl be heard

CONS

Very stiff ride, left-hand drive only, lacks sophistication, only a handful of dealers

Written by Simon Harris Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

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.