The Cessna CR-2 was the second version of the CR-1, judged to be too complicated to fly, and therefore requiring improvements. The CR-2, or GC-2 is a mid wing Cessna Racer built in 1930. The cockpit was open, and the gear was manually retractable. Only one CR-2 was built, and different pilots raced in different places with this aircraft. The aircraft crashed in 1933 during the Shell Speed Dash, and marked its retirement.
Specifications:
Capacity: 1 pilot
Length: 14 ft, 10 in. (4, 52 m)
Wingspan: 18 ft. 4 in. (5, 59 m)
Empty Weight: 677 lb. (307 kg)
Power plant: Warner Scarab 422 Radial, 110hp (82 kW)
The Cessna CR-3 was later developed in June 1933, on request of Johnny Livingston.