Ford has revealed more details surrounding its swansong XR6 Turbo and XR8 Falcon Sprint models – and the news is all good for performance enthusiasts.

The blue oval has confirmed a launch control function across the range – a first for the Falcon – reflecting changes to the ZF Sachs six-speed automatic transmission.

In addition, the XR6 Turbo will also have staggered wheel widths for the first time: sticky 245mm Pirelli P-Zero rubber at the front and 265mm at the rear (10mm narrower than the XR8).

The tyres are teamed with powerful cross-drilled and slotted rotors measuring 355mm up front with six-piston Brembo calipers and 330mm at the rear with four-piston Brembo calipers.

Best for last: Ford has announced new performance technology for its Falcon XR8 Sprint (pictured) and Falcon XR6 Sprint models. Photo: Supplied

The beefed-up componentry will be put to good use in the case of both models.

The XR6 Sprint's 4.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine now produces 325kW of power and 576Nm of torque (up from 270kW and 533Nm). An overboost function bumps power up to 370kW and 650Nm during 10 second bursts.

Meanwhile, the XR8's 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine has been fettled to produce 345kW of power and 575Nm of torque – up from 335kW and 570Nm. Its overboost function pushes final outputs to a considerable 400kW and 650Nm respectively.

Ford has confirmed that it will only build 500 examples of the XR6 Turbo Sprint and 750 of the XR8 Sprint and will no longer produce the current XR6 Turbo and XR8 models.

The XR6 Sprint is priced from $54,990 (plus on-road costs) and the XR8 Sprint from $59,990 (plus on-road costs).

