The four-door 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe: a gorgeously engineered car thatbalances executive elegance and thrilling speed with the praticalities of familyand work life.

After one second behind the wheel, I was ready to drive this beauty home.

Cruising the Houston Dynamo's new BBVA Compass Stadium

Getting the keys from Advantage BMW Midtown's Salesman Kamal Mortada

The "Imola Red" is somewhere between ruby red and candy apple

The M Sport package plus luxury seating package creates a fully loaded cockpitinterior.

Four-doors: an antidote to the venomous "midlife crisis" label

The back seat feels almost as roomy and comfortable as a full size sedan

Ready for take off

Advantage BMW Midtown at 1305 Gray Street, Houston. 713.289.1200.

Fun fact: BMW designs kick-ass bicycles for adults and kids. This one is onproud display in the Advantage BMW Midtown showroom. Another symbol of whereelegant form meets practical function. They are sold online and at dealershipsthroughout the world.

Test Drive the 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe at Advantage BMW Midtown.