The 2012 BMW 640i Gran Coupe that our writer drove in Sicily, Italy, performed with such aplomb that it made him accept the existence of the four-door coupe.
The automaker's joint project with Brussels Airlines has created a relaxing space for international travellers inspired by Lexus' brand of luxury and hospitality.
The circuit's front-wheel-drive record lap time of 2 minutes and 1.51 seconds was set by WTCR driver Esteban Guerrieri in a standard production car with road tyres.
The Opel Astra OPC is armed with a turbocharged 2-litre 4-cylinder that delivers 280bhp and 400Nm, and a century sprint time of 6 seconds, making it the most compelling Astra to drive.