Luxury sport sedans are the embodiment of most of our editors' automotive ideals. They have plenty of kit to keep us entertained, indulgent interiors to remind us (well, at least those who could afford these cars) that we're materialistically successful, capable driving dynamics to soothe our inner Speed Racer and functional rear seats to bring along friends and family for the ride.

After a grueling two-week test, we learned that the best luxury sedans combine all of the above elements into one desirable package. All of the cars had some combination of the above, but two stood out over the rest as the best, most complete amalgamation: the BMW 330i and the Acura TL Type-S.

And it's not just a cosa nostra. We're pleased to observe that this particular segment of the car market is growing, with more and more people discovering that driving thrills aren't limited to tiny sports cars, nor is luxury limited to lumbering palanquins.

We promise you this. Within the next year or so, the new Audi A4 will be available, and the eagerly awaited Jaguar X-Type will seek to make a dent in this class. The Infiniti will be revised, and Cadillac is introducing a replacement for the Catera. We'll have another fisticuffs to see which one is worth your hard-earned dollars.

Until then, buona notte.