 In 1984 the "Beta" appeared, very similar to the TS 1.6 but fitted with 1.8 or 2.0 liter engines from the Chevrolet Monza (a Brazilian-built Opel Ascona C).A year later a convertible version of the Beta was also added to the pricelist.A version of the Beta/Spider, fitted with Chrysler's 2.2 litre "Turbo I" engine, was meant to spearhead Farus' entry into the US market.