The Mercedes-Benz 300S was introduced in 1951. As Mercedes' top of the line model during its production, the 300S represented the pinnacle of automotive engineering, refinement, and luxury. Many of the advancements of the 300 S were implemented in the legendary 300SL, such as the chassis, the engine, and the suspension. The 300 S, which was known by the chassis code W188, was offered in three different variants over the course of its production: the 300S, the 300Sb, and the 300Sc.