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Farus 1981-1990 - Engine mix

Name: Farus Beta 1985
Brand: Farus

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Created in 2012

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Roger Gloor

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Farus Beta, 1985 (4-cylinder mid-engine, 1796 cm3, 83 or 96 hp).

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Farus ML 929 (1982) - wedge-shaped and naturally made of plastic

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Farus ML 929 (1982) - visually reminiscent of Lamborghini and Ferrari designs of the seventies

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Farus ML 929 (1982) - completely unknown in this country

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Farus ML 929 (1981) - Interior, steering wheel and dashboard

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There were around 10,000 car brands and designers - most of them have disappeared. One of these lost brands is the Brazilian car manufacturer Farus. After the first two models, the Farus industrial group ran into financial difficulties for the first time. Despite this, further models were produced, some of which were also exported to the USA. However, Brazil's opening up to imports meant the end for Farus.

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Most of Brazil's many small car manufacturers remained loyal to their engine suppliers. Not so Farus Indústria de Veículos Esportivos Ltda. in Belo Horizonte, which was founded in 1981. Its first model, the 2+2-seater coupé ML 929, had a 72 hp 1.3 L engine/transmission unit from Fiat Brasil installed transversely in front of the rear axle. The new brand thus did justice to the targeted Italian flair, as the flat front section was reminiscent of the Dino 308 GT. The attractive GRP body was bolted onto a combined central beam and tubular frame structure. The TS 1.6 was added in 1981, with an 80 hp engine from the VW do Brasil Passat. But as early as 1982, the Farus industrial group ran into financial difficulties and its car branch, which produced around 20 cars a month, was sold to Embrabi Comércio e Indústrias Ltda.

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