Not content with just one special edition to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Nissan 370Z Black Edition is the latest exclusive iteration to mark four decades of the famous Z badge.

Just 370 of the two-seater coupés will be launched in Europe from April and they will be most easily identifiable by their distinct metallic Scratch Shield paint, which can “heal” the finish in case of stone chip damage.

Coming in either black or quartz, the Black Edition rides on 19-inch dark grey aluminium forged wheels that don’t even seem to be trying to contain the bright red brake callipers. The contrast continues inside with red leather and suede on the seats and door inserts and stitching on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, centre cluster, console and knee pads.

On top of the standard feature list (BOSE premium audio fittings, intelligent key, start button) is Nissan’s Connect Premium touch-screen satellite navigation and USB-capable audio system combination. The next-generation system features a 7in screen, 3D mapping with real time traffic information, voice recognition in eight languages, DVD and Bluetooth capability and 9.3GB audio storage on the high performance HDD.

All the mechanical specifications of the standard 370Z carry over, meaning the 3,7-litre V6 still develops 245 kW and 363 Nm of torque and races from 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds with the six-speed manual and 5.6 seconds with the optional seven-speed paddle shift automatic.

European delivery commences in April. There’s been no announcement from Nissan SA as to whether we should expect the ‘Black Edition’ in our country.

Adapted from CarAdvice

Nissan has released details of its 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition, which is scheduled to go on sale in the US in the 2nd quarter of 2010. Created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original Datsun 240Z, the special 370Z will be produced in a limited run of 1 000 units for the States with prices, including destination and handling, starting from $39 580.

The 370Z is equipped with the Sport Package and six-speed manual transmission. It adds a unique ’40th Quartz’ exterior colour, special red leather-appointed interior along with red stitching on the center stack, gear stick boot and kneepads, leather steering wheel with red stitching and a plaque of authenticity. The smoke finished alloy wheels, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badges on the boot lid and front shock tower brace complete the package. It’s powered by the Z’s standard 3,7-litre V6 engine producing 245 kW.

Adapted from DubDaily