The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is available as a 2-door, 2-seat coupe. Starting at $43,710, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is powered by a 6.0L , 8 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2005ChevroletCorvetteConvertible , priced at $ 51,445 , is powered by a 6.0L , 8 - cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway.