C6 (2005 to 2013)

Produced from 2005 to 2013, the Chevrolet Corvette C6 marked a decisive step in modernising America’s sports car, blending traditional front-engine V8 performance with a sharper global focus on handling, refinement, and outright capability. The C6 introduced cleaner, more compact styling, a fully exposed headlamp design, and a new generation of small-block V8 engines, including the LS2, LS3, and the supercharged LS9 found in the flagship ZR1. High-performance variants such as the Z06 further cemented the C6’s reputation, offering supercar-level performance while retaining everyday usability. In the Australian market, the C6 has built a strong following among enthusiasts seeking a high-performance V8 sports car with fewer electronic layers than later models, despite left-hand-drive limitations. Values are shaped by engine specification, variant, transmission, condition, mileage, and import history, with LS3-powered cars, manuals, Z06, and ZR1 examples commanding the strongest demand as recognition grows for the C6’s role in bridging classic Corvette character with modern performance expectations.