It was outfitted with several options, including $1,295 polished aluminum wheels and a $2,955 preferred equipment group that included a reconfigurable head-up display, heated seats, a Bose audio system and a power telescoping steering wheel.Įven though that price tag may make some people gasp, consider this: The Corvette convertible looks like a bargain next to one of its more powerful domestic competitors, the 2005 Dodge Viper. Our test car had a base price of $52,245, including an $800 destination charge. The 2005 Corvette convertible, which is built in Bowling Green, Ky., is on sale now. From our perspective, the redesigned Corvette convertible may be the best-ever edition of an all-American classic, and it’s relatively affordable next to the competition.
And unlike many convertibles, the visibility is good even with the top up. It inspired lots of confidence behind the wheel. drop-top is not just a fair weather friend the two-seater felt extremely stable and firmly planted on slippery roads, and the revised suspension provided a smooth and comfortable ride. We discovered that the iconic General Motors Corp. In retrospect, we were happy we had the chance to take an extended drive in the sixth-generation Corvette convertible in challenging circumstances. Fortunately, it turned out the forecasters were wrong, and we ended up with only a couple of inches of the white stuff. Shortly after the keys to a striking “millennium yellow” soft-top Vette were handed over to us in late April, the Weather Channel predicted that a potent winter storm was headed for southeastern Michigan, bringing a possible 10 inches of snow and roads slicked with black ice.ĭespite the fact that it was early spring, it was enough to make us want to park the voluptuous-looking convertible in the garage and wait for nicer weather.īut the Corvette’s list of standard equipment - including active handling, antilock brakes, traction control and power heated outside mirrors - gave us the confidence to venture out even in the worst conditions.
ANN ARBOR–We couldn’t have picked a worse time to borrow a brand-new 2005 Chevrolet Corvette convertible for a test drive.
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